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I first met Jonathan Brain in 1996 when he came to ‘The Net’ as a stand in preacher for a friend of his, here we are at ‘The Net’ 29 years later and he is still using the same sermon – lol.
Thanks to all who braved the elements and came out on a wet showery evening. Special thanks to Stephen Hayes for hosting us and buying and Barbequing all the food. Thanks Jonathan for ,making the long trip and sharing what God had laid on your heart.

TONIGHT: BBQ (Sunshine or Rain!)
The NET (Men’s Event)

Venue: The Orchard (Directions Below).
Guest speaker: Jonathan Brain.
Subject: My Favourite Bible Verse – John 3:16
Time: 7.45pm
Who: For Men (just turn up)
Cost: FREE!

DIRECTIONS:

From the Farmer’s Home pub (Heathen Street, Durley, Southampton SO32 2BT) head towards the village square, then turn right into Gregory Lane. At the end of Gregory lane, about half a mile, turn left. The orchard if off the road to the left immediately after the last of several houses. It is a concealed entrance through a dense hedge, you can’ see it until you are on it. We will put out a flag or something.

Drive up very slowly through the gate over grass, keep going about 200 yards then turn right through a gate in the hedge, head towards the huts. Someone will be there to advise where to park.

Drive with great care at all times, walkers, children, horses, very narrow lanes

Sarisbury Junior School – Assemblies (x2).
Theme: Courage
Bible story: David & Goliath (1 Samuel chapter 17)

First Collective Worship of the new term. Great to see 400 children all doing the actions and singing along to the Sunday School classic: “Only a boy called David.”

A service for the residents at Hawthorne Court. Southampton.

Todays service will be:

Hymn: All things bright and beautiful.
Prayer.
Collective Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer (traditional).
Memory jogger: Old McDonald had a farm
Short talk #1: All Good Gifts – James chapter 1 verse 17-18
Short talk #2: All Good Gifts (Harvest Talk) – James chapter 1 verse 17-18
Hymn: We plough the fields
Closing Prayer.

Hawthorne Court specialises in dementia care.

Latest News/Prayer Letter (Sept to Dec 2025) from the Curley’s.
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PDF Prayer Letter: CLICK HERE

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A look at the book (Overview of the book of Jonah) – Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-3 – sermon by Gordon Curley

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

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Where: Gospel Hall. Fair Oak Hants.
Time: 6.30pm.
Speaker: Gordon Curley.
Subject: Curiosity: The Queen of Sheeba.

Activity: All-Age Service
Time: 10.30am
Venue: Duncan Road Church. SO31 1BD
Subject: A look at the book (Overview of Jonah)
Bible Passage: Jonah chapters 1-4
YouTube Livestream: CLICK HERE

Thank you for your prayers RE: The Alresford Agricultural Show which was a huge success with thousands attending.
Our tent (New Farm Chapel & Friends) of witness had face painting, tattoos (temporary ones!), Pets Corner, crafts & games area and my MEGA second-hand bookstall.
Lots of books sold including 11 Bibles sold and 8 New Testaments given away. So many good conversations had with people of all faiths and none.
The highlight of the day was the 5 children with came into our stand with their Grandmother, when they saw my box of Bibles their eyes lit up and asked Grandma if they could have one! It was a joy to give them a Gideon New Testament and also a comic book of Bible stories, you should have seen the smiles and excitement on their faces.

28 boxes full of books loaded into Tom’s pick up ready for tomorrow!

Just 1 day to go until The Alresford Show (Saturday 6th September). The Alresford Show is described as ‘The jewel in the crown of Hampshire agricultural shows.’

This year we expect thousands of people to attended the show which takes pride in being traditional and quintessentially English.

A good day out and if you come make sure you visit our stand #D84 (I say our stand but we are working alongside New Farm Chapel & friends).

There is a freebie from the biggest second-hand bookstall at the show!
To claim your freebie ask for a copy of the ‘IGNITE’ magazine.

The Alresford Agricultural Show. Tichborne Park, New Alresford, SO24 0NA
Buy tickets in advance: CLICK HERE

Prayer Points

 that people will feel comfortable coming onto the stand
 that people will engage
 that we will have the right words to say to meet needs
 that those working on the stand will have patience and grace
 that God sends those that we need to come into contact with
 that the books, flyers, tracts & goodie bags will reach the right people
 for safety
 for good weather