Understanding Yourself Weekend - Step One
Contact
John SparkesHalesworth Community Church
j.sparkes@btinternet.com
44 01986872061
15th - 17th July 2011, Bristol
We are very pleased to invite you to our ‘Understanding Yourself’ weekend in Bristol. This weekend will be of interest to everyone – whatever your age or background.
Why this course?
God wants the whole of who we are. We can only relate properly to each other, and the Lord, when we are able to give ourselves away. But many people are strangers to themselves and will live and die without ever experiencing as much as 50% of who they are.
Unfortunately, what we don’t understand, and live in, tends to disproportionately influence our attitudes and behaviour. We can feel powerless to break patterns and make necessary changes and our relationships suffer as a result – with the attendant stress and frustration.
It doesn’t have to be this way – that is why we have developed a course that enables us to understand ourselves, and others, significantly better.
During the weekend we will discover:
- why it is important to understand ourselves
- the richness of our particular temperaments
- how those temperaments interact within us
- how that interaction affects:
a. the way we feel about ourselves
b. how we relate to others
- the influence of our past on our temperaments
- how our identity is formed
- the importance of affirmation
- key concepts essential to meaningful relationships
- getting the breakthrough
Who will present the weekend?
John has been in Christian work for over thirty five years. During that time he has been involved in many aspects of church life but has always had a desire to help people understand themselves and equip them to build meaningful relationships. He has counselled hundreds of people over the years and developed courses that provide help with, and insights into, the practical challenges that people face in everyday life.
John has been active in his local community as Chair of Governors of a local school and as a magistrate. With others, he currently leads Halesworth Community Church. He is married to Merle and they have six children – four boys and two girls – and three grandchildren.
Programme
The course will be held in Alma Church, Bristol. We will commence on Friday 15th July at 6.15pm and finish by 9pm. On Saturday we will have four sessions from 9.15am through to 5pm – stopping for lunch and refreshments. Sunday morning is free for you to attend your normal services and we will meet up for lunch and for two sessions in the afternoon, finishing by 5pm. The weekend will consist of teaching presentations, discussion and opportunities to talk personally if you wish. A full programme will be sent to you when you book.
Testimonials
These weekends have proved to be immensely helpful to many people. Here are a few of the comments received:
‘’There has been no concept of time; I have never known a weekend to go so fast.’
‘Mind blowing - I would like to continue what has been started.’
‘A great help in developing my understanding of myself and others.’
‘An incredibly valuable experience.’
‘Most interesting, very relevant and helpful to my specific situation.’
Places are limited so we can give personal attention to everyone so please book soon. It is first come, first served.
Cost and accommodation
The cost is £65 (students and senior citizens £55). There is an 'early bird' discount which reduces the costs to £55 (concessions £50) if you book before 13th June. You can register and pay online by using the registration link or, if you prefer to pay by cheque, please make the cheque payable to John Sparkes and either give it to Pam Richards or send it to me - write in for my address. The cost is for the course itself and includes the notes and two lunches in the church, midday on Saturday and Sunday - and all refreshments. If you need help with accommodation, please let me know.
I do hope we will be seeing you in Bristol.
Every blessing,
John Sparkes
PS - if you wish to look at some of our resources, please visit: www.halesworthcommunitychurch.org
