FOUNDATIONS
‘Foundations’ is our annual day conference which brings together churches from across the region for great Bible teaching, fellowship, worship, prayer and encouragement.
Our Guest Speaker: JOHN HINDLEY
We would love you to join us for Foundations this year as we welcome John Hindley as our main speaker. John is the pastor of BroadGrace church in Norfolk and the author of the bestselling 'Serving without Sinking'. He studied for ministry at Oak Hill College, and then co-founded The Plant church in Manchester before moving to Norfolk. John is married to Flick and they have three children.
Programme & Timings
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9:00am - Doors Open
9:15am - Prayer Meeting
10:00am - Teaching Session 1: John Hindley
11:15am - Break
11:45am - Seminars 1
12:30pm - Lunch Break
1:45pm - Seminars 2
2:30pm - Break
3:00pm - Teaching Session 2: John Hindley
4:00pm - Finish
Children & youth
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We have a variety of activities at Foundations for the younger generations, all of which are hosted by a variety of DBS checked volunteers from our member churches.
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Creche (under 4’s): There is a Creche area with a TV relay—open for the teaching sessions and seminars. Parental supervision is required at all times.
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Day Camp (Primary School): We have a great programme with engaging bible teaching, small group work, games, activities, singing and times of prayer. This runs during all four teaching sessions for the day.
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Youth Stream (High School): There is a specific ‘Youth Stream’ seminar for tweens, teens and young adults.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
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Foundations is held at the Faith Mission Centre, Red House Farm, Stonham, Suffolk. IP14 5EG. The centre is located at the end of a long driveway where free parking is available, with a limited number of accessible parking spaces available too.
FOOD & DRINK
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Refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the day but please bring your own lunch - there will be some BBQ grilled burgers on sale, and maybe a few ice creams available if the sun is shining!
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We will have allergen-free refreshment options available, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks if you have specific allergy concerns.
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If the weather is nice we have a grassy area outside where you would be welcome to eat, there is a limited number of chairs/benches though so you may wish to bring your own chair(s) or a blanket.
Bookstall
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There will be a bookstall with a range of great books for you to browse during the day, it will be open during the refreshment and lunch breaks. Card and cash will be accepted if you would like to make any purchases.
