Church Weekend at Home

If you consider yourself to be part of the Cowplain Church family, this weekend is for you!

With all the same Bible teaching sessions, activities, food and fellowship as a Church Weekend Away, but without the hassle and expense of going away! The weekend is designed to encourage and build us up in our faith, as well as enjoying time with one another. 

With guest speaker Graham Beynon, who is a regular conference speaker and an FIEC director.

Friday 15th May

6.45pm - 8pm: Join us for desserts and refreshments, followed by a time of worship and a short opening talk from Graham Beynon. There will be children's activities provided during the evening, though Cowplain Youth will stay in the main session.

This event is FREE, but let us know you're coming to help us plan for catering and children's provisions.

Book your Friday place here

 

Saturday 16th May

Join us for a full day of activities and teaching. Or, pick and choose what you'd like to come to. Just let us know! Below is more information about each of the events.

Morning

9.30am - Midday: Two teaching sessions from Graham Beynon, with worship and children's activities. There will be a break between each session for refreshments.

Children's activities will be provided, and Cowplain Youth will stay in the main sessions. 

This event is FREE, but let us know you're coming to help us plan for catering and children's provisions.

Reserve your place here

Afternoon

1pm - 4pm: Pack up a picnic and join us on vintage buses for a trip to Southsea Seafront. 

Please note that there is a small charge of £3 per person to cover the cost of hiring the bus. If you are making your own way to Southsea and meeting us there, there is no charge.

The exact meeting point will be confirmed in due course.

Book Bus Trip Here

Evening Part 1

5pm: Chinese Takeaway Buffet: After the bus trip, we meet back at the church to share a Chinese buffet together, before the evening programme.

This must be booked in advance, and there is a cost of £10 per person (Year 7 to adult. Children in Year 6 and below are free, but please book a place for everyone for catering purposes.).

Book Chinese place here

Evening Part 2

6pm - 8pm: Teaching session with Graham Beynon, followed by an all age quiz with prizes. Children's activities will be provided during the teaching session, and Cowplain Youth will stay in the main session.

Reserve your place here

Sunday 17th May

As we round off this weekend, Graham Beynon will again be speaking at both our 9.15am and 11am Discovery Services. Then, at around 1pm, we will join together as a church family for a bring and share lunch. There is no charge for this lunch, but it would help us with planning if you can sign up below to let us know you're coming and what food you're bringing.

Register here

The Speaker

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Graham Beynon

Graham is one of FIEC's Associate National Directors, helping churches and their leaders by managing FIEC’s team of Local Directors overseeing church planting, and giving advice and training.

He is a visiting lecturer at Oak Hill College, London, and has authored a number of books.

Graham was previously an audiological scientist working with hearing and balance disorders. He then moved to pastor churches in Cambridge and Leicester, particularly being involved in leading church plants.

He is married to Charis and they have three grown up children. In his spare time, he enjoys watching TV with his wife, walking with their dog, trying his hand at DIY, watching sport, and playing 5-a-side football.

Got Questions About The Weekend?

Please don't hesitate to contact us.

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