Here’s the challenge we were set on Sunday morning after Jo spoke on “I’m too busy, but what am I achieving?” Achieve a new ‘screen balance’ this week. Ensure the number of hours you spend doing something “good and virtuous” (however you define that … Bible study, prayer, talking to your family, visiting others, exercise […]
Screen wisdom
Newly added – series notes for our six week season on ‘Screen Wisdom’. Are our screens – phone, tablet, computer, TV – a tool for connection and communication, or an attention-hogging addiction? Can we use them wisely and master them? We turn to the ancient book of Proverbs to shed light on this most modern […]
Together with others
Part of our Vision statement is that we ‘… work together with others in Chard …’. Last year it was a privilege to work with our fellow churches in Chard and District on important projects like the Lord’s Larder food bank (now a charity in its own right); Street Pastors; Messy Church; Thy Kingdom Come prayer […]
A fragrant year!
We have begun digging into the Bible to work out what our theme for 2018 means to us – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere” (Second Corinthians, chapter two, verse 14). Check out […]
English classes in the new year
English Conversation classes will begin again in the new year, every Saturday from 13 January, 10.30am at Forefront Community Centre. The classes are fun, friendly and informal. For more information or to book come to Forefront Community Centre, on Fore Street; call 01460 66080; or email office@forefront.org.uk. Hope to see you there!
Hope is born!
Come and see why tomorrow, Sunday 17th, is a BIG DAY for Forefront children and their friends. For the past few weeks they have been learning about the Christmas story and making a film about it! The public screening of this epic production, The Christmas Star, is at 10:30am in Chard Guildhall, and EVERYONE’S INVITED! Come and enjoy […]
New group for young parents
On 9 February we are starting a new, fun, relaxed and caring support group for young parents (under 21 years old) and their babies (0-13 months). We’re beginning with Baby Massage, a gentle, loving way to bond with your baby; followed by Messy Play, Cookery sessions and a Mother’s Day Special. All sessions are free […]
Celebrating Christmas
We’ve had a really fun 8 weeks of conversation classes this term, making new friends and learning vocabulary we need to go to the doctors, to hire an electrician and to take our car to the garage. For our final session we went to Eleos and learned how we celebrate Christmas in different countries of […]
Christmas at Forefront
Celebrate Christmas with us at the Guildhall. The Nativity: Take 3, Sunday 17th December at 10.30am. Join Mary and Joseph as they reminisce about the first Christmas – with carols and mince pies!!!!!! Carol Service, Sunday 17th December at 6.30pm. “The Christmas Star” A music-filled evening of carols and readings in support of Tearfund. Followed […]
Nativity: Take 3 – Week 3
This week the stars had their chance to shine! There was dancing… … and the star of Bethlehem was obviously very lost, as he was found wandering around Chard!