25–31 JULY, 2015 CAMBER SANDS
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25–31 JULY, 2015 CAMBER SANDS
Hello summer. Hello family. Hello church. HERE COMES SUMMER 25–31 JULY, 2015 CAMBER SANDS CONTENTS Welcome 4 Your Focus Hosts 5 Travel, Accommodation & Passes 6 Car Permits, Arrival & Registration 8 Camping & Glamping 10 Chalets 11 Passes 12 Info Desk 14 Fire Safety & BBQ 15 Worship Leaders & Speakers 16 Events 20 Women’s and Men’s Events 21 KingdomCome 22 Culture + Art 26 Get Active 28 Family Fun 30 Out of Focus 31 The Village 32 Need to Know 40 Parents’ Guide to Focus 41 Focus Kids 44 Our Tent 50 Focus Youth 52 Focus Students 56 Create More Hellos 58 Serving at Focus 59 Seminars 60 A–Z Information 71 Local Area Information 75 Go Green 76 Programme 77 Focus Map 84 3 WELCOME YOUR FOCUS HOSTS Hosting Focus. Welcoming you. We are so pleased to welcome you to Focus 2015 at Camber Sands. Focus is one of the highlights of our year – an opportunity to go away on holiday with our evergrowing family of churches, enjoying a week together with old friends and new. This year we welcome new friends from Lincoln, Bournemouth and Hastings as well as many other parts of the country. We are thrilled to have an extraordinary group of speakers with us this year. The programme has plenty for everyone, with inspiring celebrations in the Big Top, seminars, prayer and worship. There are also groups for children, youth and students, sporting activities and a fantastic beach for all the family. Take a look through this guide to ensure you take advantage of everything on offer during the week. We hope you have a wonderful time! With love, Hello Focus! We’re really excited about returning to Camber Sands and having another amazing week. Our aim is to build community across the site and to host you all at various parties throughout the week. We have a large team of hosts spread out across the site and they’re all here to help. Here’s what we have in store: Pat Allerton Tim & Debi Matthews Bobbie Cheema Bernard & Genevieve Mensah Archie & Sam Coates Ric & Louie Thorpe Calum Dyke Sarah Tripp Jim & Emma Keeling Alex & Emma Watson Sam & Katrina Lawson Johnston Tristan & Lucy Whigham • Hosting picnics and parties that are open to everyone – a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people • Answering your questions about Focus, helping you find your way onsite and feeding back any important information to the Focus team • H elping connect you with other people staying around you ee you soon! S The Focus Hosts The Ultimate Focus Welcome Party Sunday Functions 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm WELCOME 4 HOSTS Whether this is your first time or you’re a regular, come along to our drinks party; a great place to make new friends and ask any questions you may have about the week ahead. 5 FOCUS COACH To Focus Friday 24 July 6.00 pm TRAIN Trains depart from London St Pancras to Rye and take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. For more information or to book, please contact National Rail: Cost: £10 return (non-refundable) This is the cheapest and easiest way to travel to Focus. 0845 748 4950 nationalrail.co.uk Getting to Pontins from Rye Station: Saturday 25 July 10.00 am, 10.30 am, 11.30 am and 12.00 pm Bus Number 100, stop B. Journey time approximately 11 minutes (4.5 miles) Departs from the V&A Museum (Brompton Road Entrance) Taxi Costs approximately £11. You can prebook by contacting any of the following companies: To London Thursday 30 July 9.00 pm Friday 31 July 8.00 am, 8.30 am, 9.00 am and 9.30 am Taxi-Time Rother Cabs Leisure Travel Rye Motor & Taxis Estate Taxis Departs from Pontins Nisa (front gate) 6 CAR Please see below for the information on car permits for Focus. You will not be able to park on site or in our car park without a pre-booked permit. The journey will take approximately two hours by car from London. To book a Focus Coach Ticket please email [email protected] or call the team on 0207 052 0525. Address Pontins Camber Sands New Lydd Road Camber Sands Sussex TN31 7RL 7 TRAVEL TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION & PASSES Focus Coach Ticket: You will be sent an e-ticket ahead of Focus. Please print this out or show it on your mobile to the Coach Registration Team and ensure you get on your assigned coach. You will not be able to board the coach without a prebooked ticket. 01797 224 016 01797 224 554 07773 922 890 01797 223 176 07813 351 646 CAR PERMITS, ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION WHERE ELSE CAN I PARK? CAR PERMITS This year there are three different types of car permit. They are limited to one per camping pitch, glamping tent, chalet or off-site booking, and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please do not bring your car to Focus without a pre-booked car permit. Western Car Park* (0.5 miles and 10-minute walk away) Central Car Park* (0.2 miles and 3-minute walk away) Old Lydd Road Car Park* (0.2 miles and 4-minute walk away) On-site Permits These are available to guests camping with children aged 6 and under. This permit gives you access to the limited car park on the field. *These are all Rother District Council Car Parks. No overnight stay allowed. Up to 1 hour: £1.50, 1–3 hours: £3, 3–6 hours: £5, over 6 hours: £6. Pontins Permits These are available for blue badge holders and for guests staying in chalets. This permit allows you to park in the marked spaces on the Pontins site. ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION Where you go on arrival to register is determined by the type of permit you have. Please check your pass for more details. ON-SITE PERMITS When is check-out? Friday 31 July by 10.00 am Please ensure you drop your chalet key at Pontins Reception before you depart. There is a drop-box if you leave outside of reception opening hours. When is check out? Friday 31 July by 10.00 am Please note that toilets and showers will also close at this time. OFF-SITE PERMITS When can I arrive? Friday 24 July, 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm Saturday 25 July, 8.00 am – 8.00 pm PONTINS PERMITS Where do I go when I arrive? If you are camping or glamping please go to the Camping & Glamping Drop-Off Zone, off-site car permit registration and Luggage Drop-Off Zone on site to check in, collect your wristband and find out where you are staying. Once you have done this please then park your car in the Off-site Car Park. When can I arrive? Friday 24 July, 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm Saturday 25 July, 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Where do I go when I arrive? Pontins Main Reception to check in and collect your wristband and chalet key. If you arrive outside of registration hours, check-in will be closed and we will be unable to help you. Please arrange for a friend to collect your chalet key and you can register when the check-in/Info Desk opens. *If you are staying off-site please go straight to the Off-site Car Park to check in and collect your wristband. If you arrive outside of registration hours, check in will be closed and we will be unable to help you. Please arrange for a friend to find your pitch area and you can register when the check-in/Info Desk opens. When can I arrive? Friday 24 July, 5.00 pm – 10.00 pm Saturday 25 July, 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Where do I go when I arrive? Please park your car in the On-site Car Park and then go to the Info Desk near the Big Top to check in and collect your wristband and pitch details. See map for further details (pg. 84 & 85). Extra help will be given to guests on arrival/departure days and there are shuttles throughout the week around the morning and evening celebrations to transport guests to and from the Off-site Car Park. 8 PARKING PARKING Off-site Permits This year there is an Off-site Car Park which is a 15-minute/0.9 miles walk away from Pontins. These permits are for all remaining guests who do not fall in to the above categories. Camping and glamping guests with off-site permits need to arrive within pre-booked time slots. This is to manage the drop-off of luggage onsite. If you arrive outside of registration hours, check-in will be closed and we will be unable to help you. Please arrange for a friend to find your pitch area and you can register when the check-in/Info Desk opens. 9 CAMPING & GLAMPING THINGS TO NOTE CHALETS THINGS TO NOTE Just for Glampers Your Glamping tent comes with an LED lamp and a single mattress for each person. This is included on your online booking. If you have any problems with your Glamp please see Hotel Bell Tent, located by the Info Desk: 8.00 am – 10.00 am, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm and 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm. Generators No generators are allowed on site. Showers and Toilets There is one main block of shower and toilet facilities and a number of toilet facilities located across the site. Campers’ Lounge Open 24 hours and serviced 8.00 am – 8.00 pm. Includes tables and seating, microwaves and complimentary tea and coffee. Kettles can trip the power on site, please be considerate and do not use them. There is hot water in the Campers’ Lounge. Please do not remove your mattress from the Glamping tent. Cooking and Washing-Up There are no cooking facilities or fridges on the campsite so please bring your own equipment. Washing-up facilities are provided. Just for Campers All guests are expected to bring their own tent if they have booked a camping pitch. We are unable to accommodate caravans, trailer tents, camper vans or mobile homes on site. Phone Charging The Tearfund Café offers a charging service for a small donation. Extra Keys Please ask for these when you check in. Covers and Linen Duvets and pillows are provided for all beds. Bed linen is not provided for any beds, so please ensure to bring your own. Problems Please contact Pontins Main Reception during opening hours (8.00 am – 8.00 pm). After hours, please call Pontins Security on 01797 228310. Layouts Chalets have various layouts with either one or two bedrooms, please see the Focus website for more information. Typically, chalet types and tiers are placed in the same area eg, Chalet 1 – Classic are in the same quadrant. Servicing Chalets are not serviced during the week, please dispose of your rubbish and recycling in the appropriate bins around the site. Amenities All chalets have a lounge with a sofa bed, television, dining table and chairs, basic kitchen, including a small fridge, kettle, four-ring hob, oven and a microwave. You will be provided with basic crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. However, please bring anything you know you can’t live without. Health & Safety Please ensure that you read the Pontins Health & Safety Guidelines provided in your chalet. CHALETS CAMPING Freezer Block Exchange Purchase a freezer block for £1 or bring your own to join the exchange. Located at the Info Desk. 10 11 DAY & WEEKEND EVENT PASSES OFF-SITE (WEEK PASS ONLY) Event Pass Please book your day and weekend pass(es) online prior to arriving at Focus. Where do I go when I arrive? Please go to the Info Desk to check in and collect your wristband. Make sure that you drop your car off first. THINGS TO NOTE Accommodation Guests attending Focus on day or weekend event passes are unable to book any type of accommodation through Focus due to on-site capacity. Focus Youth & Student Groups If you fall into the age category of Focus Youth or Students, you are able to join these groups on your weekend or day pass. Park Resorts is a neighbouring Holiday Park that offers camping pitches and chalets per night. Please contact them directly for prices. We would advise that you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Ensure you select the ‘Camber Sands’ site: 0843 561 1273 park-resorts.com Wristbands You will be issued with your wristband on arrival at Focus. This must be worn at all times. You can collect replacement wristbands from the Info Desk during opening hours. Where do I go when I arrive? On Friday and Saturday, if you have an Off-site car permit please go straight to the Off-site Car Park to check in and collect your wristband. If you are staying off site and not driving please go to the Info Desk to check in. From Sunday onwards please check in and collect your wristband at the Info Desk. THINGS TO NOTE Accommodation Please ensure you have arranged your own accommodation off-site, as your Event Pass does not include this. You will not be able to enter any venues without your wristband, so please expect to show this on entry. Any guest entering the site without one will be given a temporary wristband, which enables you to access the Info Desk only. Focus Kids Groups If you purchase a day or weekend pass your children will be unable to join Focus Kids. The only way to secure a place in a kids group (subject to availability) is to book a full week Event Pass. PASSES 12 PASSES I.D. Please note that your wristband is not considered I.D. by the Pontins staff. If you wish to purchase alcohol on site and are fortunate enough to look under 25, please carry your I.D. with you. 13 INFO DESK Saturday 2.00 pm – 10.00 pm • • • • • • Sunday – Thursday 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Please come and see us for anything you need to know! We are located in The Village and our friendly team will be ready to help you with: Late arrivals Replacement wristbands Freezer block exchange Programme Information Baptism sign ups Car parking passes Lost property Recycling bags Local information and directions Keep cooking appliances away from tent walls Never cook inside a small tent Do not cook near flammable materials or long grass If clothing sets on fire, remember: stop, drop and roll Do not smoke inside any tents Plan your emergency exit in the event of a fire (eg, cutting your way out of the tent) BBQ SAFETY GUIDELINES We recommend that all campers: • Ensure all BBQs are raised off the grass • Never use a BBQ inside a tent • Keep children and games away from the BBQ • Make sure the BBQ is cool before moving it • Never use petrol or paraffin on a BBQ • Only empty ashes when completely cold – hot ashes can melt bins and cause fires • Change gas cylinders outdoors or in a well-ventilated area BBQ at least three meters away from another tent • Turn off any gas supply after use FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • FIRE SAFETY 14 15 WORSHIP LEADERS Worship is at the heart of Focus. We’ll be led by the Worship Central team alongside guest worship leaders, Andy Piercy, Martin Smith and Bright City. 16 Josh Gauton Luke & Anna Hellebronth Tim Hughes Daniela Hogger Andy Piercy Martin Smith and Bright City Tom Smith 17 WORSHIP WORSHIP LEADERS & SPEAKERS Ben Cantelon SPEAKERS Justin Welby Justin worked in the oil industry for 11 years and was a lay leader at HTB during the 1980s. He was ordained in 1992, after which he served in various clergy roles before becoming Dean of Liverpool in 2007 and Bishop of Durham in 2011. In 2013, he was installed as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury. Richard Chartres Richard became the 132nd Bishop of London in November 1995. He is President of the Bible Society and founder and life president of St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. His publications include Tree of Knowledge, Tree of Life, along with many articles and essays on religion and the environment. Nicky & Pippa Gumbel Nicky is the Vicar of HTB and pioneer of Alpha. Nicky joined HTB as curate in 1986 and became vicar in 2005. He has written many books, including Questions of Life and The Jesus Lifestyle. Together, Nicky and Pippa write a commentary on the Bible in One Year, which has over 750,000 downloads/subscriptions. Nicky and Pippa have three children and have recently become grandparents for the third time. 18 Archie Coates Archie is the vicar of St Peter’s Brighton, HTB’s first church plant outside London. Before taking on this role, Archie served as associate vicar at HTB. He is married to Sam and they have four children. R. T. Kendall R. T. has been married to Louise for 57 years. Educated in the UK and the US, he was the minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, travels a lot, writes books and loves London. Jo Saxton Jo is a director in 3DM, an organisation with a vision and passion to change the world by putting discipleship and mission back into the hands of ordinary people. She and her husband Chris have recently planted Mission Point Church, in the Minneapolis area, where Jo serves as one of the pastors. Jo is the author of three books including, More than Enchanting. Jo is married to Chris and they have two daughters. Heidi Baker Rolland and Heidi Baker founded Iris Ministry, now Iris Global, in 1980. In 1995, they were called to the poorest country in the world at the time, Mozambique, and faced an extreme test of the gospel. They began by pouring out their lives among abandoned street children and, as the Holy Spirit moved miraculously in many ways, a revival movement spread to adults, pastors, churches and then throughout the bush all across Mozambique’s ten provinces. 19 SPEAKERS SPEAKERS Ken Costa Ken is founder of Ken Costa Strategic, a financial advisory company and has worked in finance for nearly 40 years. Previously chairman EMEA for UBS Investment Bank and the former chairman of Lazard International, he is currently chairman of Alpha International and the Lambeth Trust, Dean of Leadership College London, Church Warden at HTB and the author of God at Work, including the newly released ‘God at Work Conversations’, (godatwork.org.uk). He is married to Fiona and they have four children. Pete Greig Pete is one of the founding champions of the 24-7 Prayer movement, a charity working in more than 100 countries. 24-7 Prayer has grown rapidly from a single night-and-day prayer vigil into an interdenominational movement of prayer. He leads Emmaus Road Church in Guildford. Pete is married to Sammy and they have two children. 20 MEN INFLUENTIAL WITH JO SAXTON BURNING MAN AT FOCUS WITH NICKY GUMBEL Hosted by Pippa Gumbel Monday KingdomCome 7.15 am – 8.45 am Hosted by Pat Allerton Wednesday Seminar Marquee 1 7.30 am – 8.45 am When God looked down on from heaven and made women, what on earth was he thinking? This session not only explores our God-given identity, but also our kingdom commission to make a difference in the world around us. We’re influential women; are we ready? How do you make the most of the rest of your life? How do you make good choices? What does it mean to be an effective disciple? Come and hear from Nicky Gumbel at Burning Man at Focus. 21 WOMEN / MEN EVENTS WOMEN DO M C O ME CUS 2 0 FO 15 ✦ ✦ KIN G Hosted by Tim Hughes (Worship Central), Pete Greig (24-7 Prayer) and Bill Cahusac (HTB/The Furnace). Morning Prayer and Worship Sunday – Thursday (Monday’s meeting held in Out Of Focus) 7.30 am – 8.15 am Prophecy – Prayer Ministry – Worship Sunday – Thursday 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Hosted by Mark Wagner and the Growing in Ministry team. Time to receive prophetic prayer ministry and soak in worship in the presence of God. Hosted by Jeremy Jennings. Change the world! Join us in a daily, dynamic experience of prayer and worship. Each morning will include a special focus: Unhindered Worship Saturday – Thursday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm (excl. Saturday) 10.00 pm – midnight (excl. Thursday) Sunday – Evangelisation of the Nations Monday – Emerging Generation Tuesday – Revitalisation of the Church Wednesday – Transformation of Society Thursday – Revival Go deeper in God’s presence with unhindered, unfettered prophetic worship, with contributions from Martin Smith (Bright City), Tim Hughes and Carl Wills. Daily Communion Sunday – Thursday (Monday’s meeting held in Out Of Focus) 8.30 am – 9.00 am 24-7 Prayer Room Saturday 6.00 pm – Thursday 5.00 pm Hosted by East London churches. The central act of Christian worship for 2000 years – simple, contemplative, open to everyone. The prayer room will be open 24 hours, providing creative space for personal prayer and reflection. No booking required. Just turn up. The Healing Room Sunday – Thursday 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm ‘One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may 22 dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord, and to seek him in his temple.’ Psalm 27:4 23 KINGDOM COME KINGDOM COME Hosted by Giles and Sheila Udy. The trained HTB Healing Room team will be available to pray for the physically sick. Come expectant and believe that we will see healing. No appointment needed. Wheelchair access via the lift in reception. KINGDOM COME KINGDOM COME 24 Come and Sing Hosted by Mark Underwood and Jenny Axtell Tuesday Out Of Focus 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Have you ever found yourself humming the Hallelujah Chorus in the shower? Perhaps not! But if you love to sing, or if you’ve secretly wanted to have a go, then why not come and have fun as we bring together a scratch choir to sing through some choral classics. It’ll be great fun, anyone is welcome, and the ability to sight-read music is not required. We may even feature one of the pieces in the Classical Concert on Wednesday afternoon. Come and join us! Classical Concert for a Summer Afternoon Hosted by Mark Underwood and Jenny Axtell Wednesday Out Of Focus 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm A great opportunity to sit back and chill out. Come and enjoy an hour of stunning classical music performed by talented musicians from within the Focus community. The programme will include music from solo instrumentalists and singers, other small ensembles and beautiful choral music from HTB Chamber Choir. CULTURE + ART CULTURE + ART Get Creative Hosted by Natasha Kissell Sunday – Thursday Kingdom Chasers 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Sunday – Paint on Ceramics Monday – Printmaking Tuesday – Jewellery Making Wednesday – Cake Decorating Thursday – Finishing Off Projects 26 27 Come and get active at Focus – there is something for everyone! Pilates with Claire Kingdom Chasers Monday – Thursday, 8.00 am – 8.45 am British Army Fitness (BAF) Meet outside Pontins Reception Monday – Thursday, 7.00 am – 7.50 am Come and join Claire as she takes you through a conditioning programme that produces results by improving muscle control, flexibility, strength, co-ordination, posture and tone! Claire’s matwork classes focus on core control, strengthening the abdominal and back muscles. Muscles are used deeply without stress and tension and, because of its precise nature, anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, can enjoy and benefit from Pilates matwork! Get the full workout with ex-army physical training instructors Paul Cowley and Eric Martin. All levels of fitness can attend. Bring lots of water.* Runs Meet outside Pontins Reception Monday – Thursday, 7.00 am – 7.45 am Get your morning off to an energised start by joining a run around the site and local area. Hosted by the Faith and Fitness Sports Community group, these runs will cater for all levels. Leap Of Faith Zumba® Out Of Focus Tuesday–Thursday, 8.00 am – 8.45 am Volleyball, Rounders, 5-A-Side Football, Ultimate Frisbee and Touch Rugby Beach Join Rachel from Leap of Faith Zumba®, a family-friendly fitness workout using a mix of salsa and merengue alongside modern worship. Our afternoon activities are located on Camber Sands beach. Games will be running every afternoon, just turn up at the beach from 2.00 pm ready to play. Bring friends, make new ones and improve your skills. GET ACTIVE regulations BAF will only be available for adults aged 18+. 29 GET ACTIVE 28 *We are sorry but due to health and safety FAMILY FUN Family Olympics Beach Monday, 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Back for the fifth year, the Family Olympics are for children of all ages and their families and friends. Bring your beach kit and a parent (if you’re a child) for races, relays, team games and more. Look for Family Olympics flags and the St John’s Hampton Wick team. Molo Sandcastle Competition Beach Tuesday, 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm MOLO (Mums of Little Ones) host the fifth annual sandcastle building competition, an event for the whole family. May the best sandcastle win! Family Movie Kingdom Shakers Venue Sunday – Thursday, 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm SIX NIGHTS TWO VENUES ONE OUT OF FOCUS Saturday – Thursday 10.00 pm until late Saturday – Funk It Up (Live band) Sunday – Club Night Monday – Zesty Zumba Tuesday – Silent Disco Wednesday – Secret Cinema Thursday – UV Rave Queen Vic Pub Saturday – Thursday 10.00 pm until late Relax, chat, and enjoy our incredible acoustic sets. Film List OUT OF FOCUS FAMILY FUN Who doesn’t love a good family movie? If you need to keep the little ones entertained, bring them along to watch one of these child friendly films. These sessions aren’t supervised so please stay with them or take it in turns to watch the group. OUT OF FOCUS Sunday – Shaun the Sheep Monday – Penguins of Madagascar Tuesday – Muppets Most Wanted Wednesday – The Croods Thursday – Despicable Me 30 31 FOOD & DRINK Tearfund Café WE ARE EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH TEARFUND CAFÉ AT FOCUS Sunday – Thursday 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Grab a coffee, enjoy an ice cream or slice of delicious cake. Our sofas and luxury refreshments are there for you, morning, noon and night! The Tearfund Café is a great place to hang out with your family or friends. Refreshing Drinks Luxurious Snacks Savour freshly ground Fairtrade coffee* with regular or soya milk. Alternatively, choose from a selection of premium teas and soft drinks or indulge in our trademark Hot Chocolate Mountain. Including fresh cakes, locally baked scones, porridge pots, Higgidy pies, savoury snacks and Jude’s ice cream. We also have a selection of gluten and dairy free delights available. Recharge Station GET TO KNOW US MORE Charge your mobile phone or Learn more about Tearfund’s inspirational work across the world – following Jesus where the need is greatest. We’ll be highlighting our life-saving work with trafficked children. tablet as you relax and enjoy our selection of refreshments. Live Streaming 32 *Speaking of coffee… did you know that for the cost of just a couple of coffees a month, you can help protect children from trafficking? It’s true! Visit us at the Tearfund stand and we’ll tell you all about it. IN A HURRY? We have express tills and pre-prepped lunch grab bags for when you’re pressed for time! THE VILLAGE THE VILLAGE Morning and evening celebrations from the Big Top are shown on our screen so you won’t miss a thing! 33 FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK Pontins Restaurant Krunch+Press Bootylicious Coffee Pontins will be opening their restaurant offering an indoor place to sit down and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hello Focus 2015! If you were at Focus last year thank you for the fabulous response to Harvey the Krunch+Press Juice Truck. Come and try our ‘Green Machine’, ‘Big A’, ‘Heaven’, or our mega popular ‘Health Bomb’. Watch out too for the all-new K+P ‘Restoration’ juice. Krunch+Press is all about vital and healthy living with plenty of juicing theatre and lots of fresh fruit and vegetable juicy goodness. Harvey can’t wait to see and serve you all again at Focus 2015. Bootylicious Coffee is delighted to return for Focus 2015, serving freshly ground Lavazza coffee from the rear of our VW Bug! Our mission is simple: to express great coffee & deliver great service that makes you smile from the inside out. Our friendly barista team will prepare your drinks to go, just as you like it. Breakfast: 8.00 am – 10.30 am Lunch: 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Dinner: 5.00 pm – 8.00 pm THE VILLAGE THE VILLAGE If you would like to view sample menus and reserve a table in the run up to Focus until Wednesday 22 July, email [email protected]. In addition, we offer a scrumptious selection of freshly warmed croissants, pastries, homemade cakes and delicious treats. For your convenience, we can take card payments. We look forward to welcoming you. 34 35 FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK Well Kneaded Jesse Smith Spade and Spoon We are a young vibrant family run business, specialising in contemporary Caribbean street food. We pride ourselves on our delicious authentic flavours and our cheerful and friendly customer service. You can expect a mouth-watering menu, freshly grilled over a BBQ daily and, of course, ‘Palm Bays’ famous 24-hour marinated Jerk Chicken. With a range of sauces and sides you’re sure to find something to suit the whole family. We are very excited to serve you and be part of Focus 2015. Well Kneaded is firing up their woodburning clay oven to bring you their handmade sourdough Firebread pizza’s and wraps. Come and enjoy a soft sourdough wrap filled with slow roasted lamb shoulder, pork belly or beef brisket together with the salad and special sauce of the day. This year Well Kneaded introduces ‘The Whippet’ – their free-standing oven – serving breakfast granola pots, and lunch and suppertime ‘slice and salad’ deals for those wanting to stay healthy and grab a speedier bite between sessions. @wellkneadedfood From the Cotswolds, Jesse Smith is a family run business established in 1806. This year we are excited to bring a range of quality produce from our handmade premium Beef Burgers and Sausages to succulent Hog Roast. Our traditional stand will be easy to find please just follow your nose! We look forward to seeing you. Proudly sourced from the Sussex countryside and our allotment. A healthy, tasty menu for all the family, cooked fresh to enjoy and feel good about. Come join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian options available). We also have amazing Sussex roasted fresh ground coffee. spadeandspoon.co.uk THE VILLAGE THE VILLAGE Palm Bay Caribbean 36 37 FOOD & DRINK Tasty Thai Salts Farm Shop We are excited to be joining you at Focus this year. We will be serving an array of delicious Thai cuisine; from spring rolls to Thai green curry to Pad Thai, there is something for everyone! Salts Farm Shop is once again delighted to be operating a ‘pop-up’ shop at Focus 2015, and this year we will be larger and with extra checkouts! We will be stocking most of your essentials such as a wide selection of free range BBQ meats, locally sourced cheeses, cakes, conserves, eggs, freshly baked bread and croissants, crisps, milk, honey, drinks, confectionery, snacks and lots more as well as luxury foods and daily deliveries of fresh fruit and vegetables. Look out for locally made, absolutely delicious frozen ready meals that you can simply pop into the oven for those times when you want something easy. Tek Thyme Tek Thyme is a family run business catering for all occasions. We use all fresh ingredients and cook our succulent chickens in our rotisserie oven. Come and find us by the delicious aroma wafting around The Village tantalising your taste buds! We look forward to worshipping with you and serving you at Focus 2015. BOOKSHOP Saturday 2.00 pm – 7.30 pm / 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Sunday – Thursday 8.30 am – 7.30 pm / 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm CLC Bookshops will be hosting our store again at Focus 2015 and will stock a wide range of books, CD’s and other items on offer. CLC is a missionary organisation made up of individuals from many denominations with a common call and conviction that literature changes lives. CONNECT LOUNGE Situated next to the Bookshop the Connect Lounge is an area to hang out with old friends or meet new ones! SERVE AT HTB THE VILLAGE To explore opportunities for using your gifts at HTB, come and find us at the Connect Lounge, Monday – Thursday between 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm. 38 39 THE VILLAGE Monday – Thursday 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm NEED TO KNOW First Aid 8.00 am – 8.00 pm St John Ambulance First Aid Post, The Village On call (out of hours) 07890 256029 St John Ambulance Service will be on site and on call 24 hours a day to provide First Aid at Focus. Missing Children Please report any missing children to the Info Desk or alert any member of staff on a radio. If you have found a lost child, please bring them to the Info Desk. Lost Property NEED TO KNOW Lost property will be kept at the Info Desk. Please note, that lost property will not be returned to HTB. 40 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO FOCUS 41 PARENTS’ GUIDE TO FOCUS The next few pages will outline what your children and youth will be doing throughout the week. Please read the following pages to help us make this the 10 best week ever as a community at Focus. We very much hope that Focus will be a blessing to you and your children. Love, 11 Nicky and Sila Lee – Authors of The Marriage Course, Marriage Preparation Course and The Parenting Courses. Nicky is also an Associate Vicar at HTB. Will Nixon – Focus Kids Tom Clark – Focus Youth 12 1 2 3 5 6 Children and youth remain the responsibility of their parents and guardians at all times except when they are with their agegroup leaders. 7 Please avoid noise near the camping sites and chalets between 7.30 pm and 7.30 am. The playgrounds across the site are only in use from 8.00 am to 7.30 pm each day. Please note that no under-18’s are permitted to consume alcohol on the Focus site. We ask that there is no rollerblading, scooters or cycling in any public venues. 42 During the main programmes we ask that all bicycles are stowed in the marked areas around the bigger venues and that they are locked securely. The beach is public and so we recommend that children are accompanied by an adult at all times. 8 Please drop and collect your children promptly for each of their sessions. 9 Children in Kingdom Crawlers Kingdom Seekers must be collected by their parent/guardian at the end of their sessions. Children in Kingdom Chasers - Kingdom Shakers need to be collected at the specified end times. If you are happy for your child to leave on their own, please let us know on their first day at Focus. 14 Parents are encouraged to comply with the recommended bedtimes for children and youth: Babies–Year 2: 7.30 pm Years 3–6: 9.00 pm Year 7: 10.00 pm Year 8: 10.15 pm Year 9: 10.30 pm Years 10 & 11: 11.30 pm Years 12 & 13: Midnight As demand for the Focus Kids and Youth programmes is high, full participation in these sessions is expected. We encourage parents to ensure that their children take advantage of the programme. Parents are advised that the Kingdom Chasers, Kingdom Shakers and Younger Youth groups will be going to the beach at some point during the week, as part of their usual programme. They will only be taking part in sports on the beach, and no swimming will be involved. If you have any problems or queries, please feel free to speak to one of the Focus Kids and Youth Team. 15 16 ots and bed rails are not C available to hire from Pontins so parents are advised to make their own arrangements. Family Movies will be screened in the Kingdom Shakers Venue from Sunday to Thursday (4.00 pm – 5.30 pm). Children under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Missing children should be 13 17 reported to the Info Desk, which is Please do not leave the site when your child is in our care. It is very important that we are able to contact you should your child need you. located in The Village; all reports of lost children are dealt with as a priority with an immediate on-site response. PARENTS PARENTS 4 All parents and guardians should attend the Parents’ Welcome and Briefing on Sunday morning at 9.30 am in the Big Top. Helper/child ratios are carefully calculated. It is not possible to place children in a different age group from the one allocated. 43 BABIES TO SCHOOL YEAR 2 FaceTime Kingdom Crawlers Babies 4–12 months Children aged 0 and up to school year two will be overseen by Nicole Banks, Olivia Prisk and Laila El Khazen. There are three marquees for babies. You will be told in your pack which marquee out of ‘Kingdom Crawlers Blue, Red or Green’ your child will be in. Please bring spare nappies, drinks etc if they are likely to be needed. SESSION TIMES Sunday: 10.45 am – 1.00 pm Monday – Thursday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Babies aged 0–4 months Kingdom Walkers Children 1 Year Old 44 There are six marquees for one year olds. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Walkers Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, or Purple’ marquee. Please bring spare nappies, drinks, etc if they are likely to be needed. 45 FOCUS KIDS 0–4 month olds are not officially allocated a place in the children’s groups as they are at an age where they are able to sleep through seminars and, if awake, need their parents. However, we have allocated six spaces at a time for babies of this age within the Kingdom Crawlers group (two per marquee) so do feel free to drop them in for half-an-hour or so at a time if you need a break. Places will be given on a first come, first served basis. CHILDREN AGED 2 AND UP TO SCHOOL YEAR 2 Kingdom Bouncers Children 2 Years SESSION TIMES Sunday: 10.45 am – 1.00 pm Monday – Thursday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm There are six marquees for the two year olds. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Bouncers Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange or Purple’ marquee. Kingdom Hoppers Children 3 Years It’s no secret that God wants to meet with us. This year, children aged 2 to school year 2 will be exploring the various ways in which we can have ‘FaceTime’ with our Father in heaven. Through looking at various stories in the Bible, Focus Kids will learn that we can spend time with God in worship, prayer, his word, and creation. With lots of fantastic activities to enjoy, we hope your child will have fun growing closer to God and learning how to have fulfilling encounters with him. There are four marquees for the three year olds. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Hoppers Blue, Red, Green, or Yellow’ marquee. Kingdom Jumpers Children Going into reception / 4 Years Kingdom Seekers Children Going into school year two There are two marquees for children going into year one. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Explorers Blue or Red’ marquee. There are two marquees for children going into year two. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Seekers Blue or Red’ marquee. Phone: 0207 052 0317 Email: [email protected] It is of the utmost importance that you sign your child in each day, taking a ‘kiddie card’ and checking that a leader is aware that your child has arrived. It is also helpful if you can ensure that your child is fed and changed before you leave him or her – they are much more likely to settle well if they are comfortable. At the end of the session, your child will only be released to you when you hand the ‘kiddie card’ over to your child’s helper. In no circumstances should you collect your child without telling the leader that you have done so. There are four marquees for children going into reception. You will be told in your pack whether your child has been allocated a place in the ‘Kingdom Jumpers Blue, Red, Green or Yellow’ marquee. 46 4747 FOCUS KIDS FOCUS KIDS There are no evening sessions for children aged 0 and up to school year 2. Recommended bedtime for children in this age group is 7.30 pm. Kingdom Explorers Children Going into school year one SCHOOL YEARS 3 TO 6 Children in School Years three to six will be overseen by Jess McLeod and Ed Crowther. We know that God created us to be in relationship with him, and to spend real time in his presence. He wants us to do this because when we spend ‘FaceTime’ with God, great things happen. In our venues this year, we’ll be helping your child connect with God through exciting activities and brilliant talks. Our Kingdom Chasers and Shakers will be learning about various encounters the people of the Bible have had with God, through worship, prayer, his word, and his creation. We will go on a journey together to encounter God ourselves, whether it’s for the first time or the latest of many. God is great because he loves us and wants to be part of our daily lives! This year, we have two marquees: Kingdom Chasers Children Going into Years 3 and 4 “When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen.” Kingdom Shakers Children Going into Years 5 and 6 SESSION TIMES Sunday: 10.45 am – 1.00 pm / 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Monday – Thursday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm / 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Recommended bedtime for children in this age group is 9.00 pm. Jeremiah 29:12 Morning sessions will include worship, drama, biblical teaching, games, sport, dance and craft. Evening sessions will recap the morning sessions, as well as include exciting dress codes and challenges that will test your wits but will make you enjoy yourself beyond belief. FOCUS KIDS Phone: 0207 052 0317Email: [email protected] 48 49 49 GETFOCUS ACTIVE KIDS Children in this age group will be allowed to leave their group at the specified end times. If you would rather collect your child than let them go around the site on their own, you must make sure you are there to pick them up at the end of the session. The children’s leaders cannot take responsibility for children outside of the running times of the childrens’ programme. Our Tent will be led by Vicki Garratt and Claire Thomas. Our Tent Our Tent is a venue for children aged 18 years or younger who have any kind of special need. We take special needs to mean children who need extra or different help from that given to other children of the same age. SESSION TIMES Each child who comes to Our Tent will have one-to-one support and will be able to work out with their helper and parents how they would like to spend the sessions – in the mainstream Kids or Youth venues, in Our Tent, or a combination of both. Please note: All parents/carers of children and young people in Our Tent are invited to drop-in sessions for coffee, prayer and chat. Times and venues will be confirmed at Our Tent on Sunday morning. Sunday: 10.45 am – 1.00 pm Monday – Thursday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Sunday – Thursday: 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm (Yrs 3– 6) 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm (Younger Youth) Our Tent will be led with a great group of helpers and the activities there will follow the Focus Kids theme: ‘FaceTime’. We hope your child will have fun growing closer to God. OUR TENT 50 51 SCHOOL YEARS 7 TO 9 Hosted by Tom Clark, Rebecca Hamer and Chris McGee. THE TODAY SHOW Sunday: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Monday - Thursday: 10.30 am - 1.00 pm THE LATE SHOW Saturday – Wednesday: 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Thursday (Big Top Celebration): 5.30 pm – 7.45 pm The bags are packed, you’ve checked in and bought your ticket. It’s time to fasten your seat belt and enjoy the ride. Join us morning and evening as we take flight through some of Jesus’ encounters. PRE-FLIGHT SAFETY BRIEFING: May contain: Chef Keith’s grandad, car shares, moments of insanity, games, banter, Bible, prayer, worship, ministry and teaching. FOCUS YOUTH 52 53 SCHOOL YEARS 10 TO 13 Hosted by Tom Clark, Rebecca Hamer and Chris McGee. MORNINGS Sunday: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Monday - Thursday: 10.30 am - 1.00 pm EVENINGS (in the Big Top) Saturday – Wednesday: 7.30 pm – 9.45 pm Thursday: 5.30 pm - 7.45 pm We could have called this ‘the come and hang out in the morning and eat some breakfast with your chums show’, or ‘the best expository teaching you’ve heard for a while meeting’, or ‘the banter and encounter gathering’, or ‘the scroll through your Instagram feed while you’re listening to a talk event’, but instead we called it Focus Older Youth. See you there. By the way, we’ve given our Youth Out Of Focus venue a freshen up. There will be pop-up events in there each night. FOCUS YOUTH 54 55 If you are aged 18–23, come join the student community at Focus this year. Regardless of whether you’re volunteering, with your family, or are a regular punter there are loads of ways for you to get involved with Focus Students. WELCOME DRINKS SEMINARS Saturday 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Top Tips for Uni Tuesday 2:00 pm - 2.30 pm B.B.C For Students starting, or thinking of, University in September. Come and hear how to get the best out of your time at Uni. (BIBLE, BREAKFAST & COFFEE) Sunday – Thursday from 9.30 am Student = Missionary on campus? Thursday 2:00 pm - 2.30 pm STUDENT LUNCH Come and discuss how best to share our faith at uni, and why it’s important. In partnership with Alpha. Sunday – Thursday from 1.00 pm LOCATION Student Community Area We would love for you to camp with us! 56 57 FOCUS STUDENTS Follow us for more updates: Facebook /HTBStudents Twitter @htbstudents Instagram htbstudents Email: [email protected] CREATE MORE HELLOS Help more of your church to say hello to summer, family and church at Focus this year. We want our whole HTB family to be able to enjoy Focus and have offered hundreds of bursaries this year to make that possible. These bursaries are funded by the HTB family, for the HTB family, so thank you! Your support could help in one of the following ways: To all our volunteers, including so many from our church plants, thank you for all you do to invest in our children, youth and students at Focus. Without you, we could not offer this incredible programme of activities. To join the Kids or Youth team at Focus 2016, please email [email protected]. • £180 provides the ticket for a low income guest to come from London to Camber Sands for an amazing week. SERVING AT FOCUS CREATE MORE HELLOS • £50 covers the accommodation for a single parent and their child to have a camping holiday at Focus. SERVING AT FOCUS • £600 gives a struggling family of four the opportunity to have life changing experiences at Focus. Give online at htb.org/focus-give 58 59 Capital Vision 2020 – 100,000 Ambassadors Big Top Wednesday Morning SEMINARS – Bishop of London ambassadors2020.org 60 61 SEMINARS ‘In the mission plan for the Diocese of London, Capital Vision 2020, we have committed ourselves to call out and equip 100,000 ambassadors for Jesus Christ by 2020. Of course this is just what HTB and many other churches are already doing in making disciples who will live out their faith in daily life. So at the Morning Celebration on Wednesday, I will invite you to stand alongside the thousands in our Diocese and further afield who want to be ambassadors commending the love of Christ to those among whom they live and work.’ Are You A Heretic? (And Why Does It Matter?) Monday – Thursday 10.15 am – 11.00 am Seminar Marquee 2 Hosted by Andy Emerton Try Harder Monday Graham Tomlin R. T. Kendall God Meant It For Good: Highlights from the life of Joseph Monday – Thursday 10.15 am – 11.00 am Seminar Marquee 1 The life of Joseph is a demonstration of: • • • • • • Preparation of a leader Waiting for your time to come Struggling with the issue of vindication Waiting for that prophetic word to be fulfilled Wondering if your gift could ever be discovered Why total forgiveness is so important to your future If you work hard, you will succeed. That’s a message that our culture tells us all the time, and so often in the church we believe it as well. Pelagius was a British monk in Rome in the fourth century who said that if we all tried a bit harder, we would become more holy and get close to God. Is that the way it works? St Augustine didn’t think so, and this seminar will explain why. The heresy known as Marcionism is based on the belief that the character and teachings of Jesus do not fit with the God of the Old Testament. If wrath, anger, and ruthlessness are evident in the actions of God in the Old Testament, surely this God cannot be the same as Jesus, who lived and spoke of love, kindness and mercy? This session will uncover why we need the Old Testament, and how the whole Bible reveals the same God to us. What’s a Nice God Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Tuesday Jane Williams Knowledge is Everything Thursday Sara Schumacher and Jane Williams Some of the most persistent heresies are Docetism and Arianism. One – Docetism – denies that Jesus was really a human being. He did miracles, he offered forgiveness of sins, he was raised from the dead, and he saves us. Surely all of this suggests that the most important things we need to say about Jesus are not about his humanity but about his divinity. The other – Arianism – suggests that Jesus was a bit like God and a bit like us, but not exactly either. So this session will explore why everything we believe about the saving work of God in Christ collapses if he wasn’t as human as you and me, and as divine as God the Father. The heretics who concentrated on faith being all about knowledge are usually called ‘Gnostics’. If Jesus is really the revelation of God’s truth, we have to discover why God chose to share that truth not just as ‘knowledge’, but as a human life lived and a call to follow. What does it do to our understanding of God and of ourselves if we think of faith as essentially about knowing all the right things and having all the right answers? How does our physicalness form and shape how we live and act as Christians? SEMINARS SEMINARS Whatever is in your past – the injustice, the bad and the ugly. . . remember. . . God meant it for good. You Don’t Need to Read the Old Testament Wednesday Mark Scarlata and Chris Tilling 62 63 Empowering Family Life Liberation From Sunday – Thursday 10.15 am – 11.00 am Seminar Marquee 3 Hosted by Nicky and Sila Lee Sunday – Thursday 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Seminar Marquee 1 Hosted by Will Van Der Hart Nicky and Sila Lee, together with a range of guests, are hosting this seminar series to empower parents, marriages and family life. Liberation is at the heart of our spiritual focus in 2015. Many of us wrestle with emotions that limit our experience and ability to live in the present. This stream of practical, spiritual and psychological seminars will assist you in realising the freedom that Jesus has already given to you. Introduction to Christian Mindfulness is led by Baptist pastor and emotional health expert, Shaun Lambert. Headteacher of Wimbledon Park Primary School in London and a parent of four children aged 14–22, will share some strategies for protecting your family online. The Radical Hospitality of the Family of God: What is God’s purpose for family? Sunday Dr Jane Williams Dr Jane Williams will reflect on God’s purpose for the family. Listen to stories from those who have sought to live this out practically through adoption, fostering, crisis lodging and in other ways. Network and pray with those who share a desire to see God’s kingdom come through a radical way of being family. Navigating our Sexualised Culture Wednesday Sarah Percival How do we talk to our children about pornography? How do we monitor what they see online? Romance Academy has been working with teenagers in schools for many years. They see the damage that our sexualised culture imposes on young people today, and the vital role of parents in protecting and equipping their children. Transitioning Into Parenthood Monday Jon and Susanna March Staying Connected as a Couple Thursday Steve and Mandy Marshall-Taylor How can we stay closely connected and fully committed as a couple in the midst of busy, pressured lives? How can our partnership in marriage be a witness to the love of God and the hope we have in Christ? Steve and Mandy have been married for 16 years and run The Marriage Course at St Peter’s Brighton. Keeping Kids Safe Online! Tuesday Paul Lufkin are often plagued by dissatisfaction, exhaustion and frustration. The way out of perfectionism, begins with a change of heart about the problem itself. Find grace and a liberated worldview in this seminar. We all worry form time to time, but some people find that worry has become a permanent feature of their mental landscape. Trying to simply ‘stop worrying’ is not possible for the majority of persistent worriers, but there is hope and liberation through a combination of psychological and spiritual tools and insights. Introducing Mindfulness for Christians Wednesday Shaun Lambert Mindfulness is our universal human capacity for awareness and attention and practice of it is growing exponentially in our culture. In this seminar, we will learn about the Christian distinctive of the mindfulness of God – as well as mindfulness for health in psychology. Liberation from Guilt Monday Many people are paralysed with guilt. Guilt robs them of their freedom, peace and joy. It can make a person feel unacceptable or isolated. Jesus’ forgiveness is the ultimate remedy for guilt, but even for those who believe, guilty feelings can still present a lingering problem. This talk aims to differentiate between our true guilt, for which forgiveness is needed, and false guilt, for which a psychological approach will help. Practising Mindfulness for Christians Thursday Shaun Lambert Biblical scholars recognise the gospel is an embodied gospel, and mindfulness is the embodied awareness that enables us to enter the kingdom place of psychological and spiritual freedom. This seminar will teach us the mindful practices in secular psychology and contemplative tradition that will take us into the place of freedom. Liberation from Perfectionism Tuesday The Internet is a wonderful and powerful tool that is changing the way we learn, but how do we ensure that this virtual world is safe for our children? Paul Lufkin, Perfectionism is the enemy of grace, yet it is a problem rarely addressed in the home, workplace or church. Perfectionists 64 65 SEMINARS SEMINARS Jon and Susanna will be highlighting issues mothers and fathers face when they become new parents. They will be exploring how parents navigate this new season of life with the highs and lows that come with caring for very young children. Liberation from Worry Sunday Hardtalk Unmissable One-Offs: Early Afternoon Sunday – Thursday 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Seminar Marquee 2 Hosted by Ken Costa and Pete Wynter Sunday – Thursday 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Seminar Marquee 3 Does the Quran say what Isis Practices? Sunday James Harding Is Jesus a Feminist? Wednesday Georgi Sheaf and Shelley Hartland ’Feminism’ can feel like a dirty word for some Christians. In the church it seems we rarely hear a woman identifying herself as a feminist, let alone Jesus as one. In this seminar, hosted by Women in Leadership Network London, we look to define the term ‘Feminism’ and ask a panel of men and women: is Jesus a feminist? We’ll grapple with how we engage with issues of gender equality. Join us for this unique conversation on one of the Church’s hottest topics. If not what does it say? Radical Islam is presenting unprecedented challenges and confusion. How can Christians respond and what does the future hold? Why do we Distrust our Leaders? And How do we Fix it? Monday Ken Costa, Pete Wynter and Phil Wall The emerging generation are slow to trust and wary of authority. The shape of leadership is changing. What will it take to influence effectively in the coming decades and why must Christians engage in leading well? Adventure, Action and Adrenaline Thursday Ralph Crathorne and Mike Carson Fast paced man-to-man leadership lessons from the front line of the SAS to the goal line of professional sport. Prepare to relish challenge, thrive in risk and inspire others with a compelling view of life in all its fullness. Some follow. Some reject. Some can’t decide. If the gospel is good news, why are so many put off? Jesus claims to be the only way to the Father and in the process becomes a hindrance to so many who might otherwise want to know God. Our multi-faith pluralistic world demands less exclusivity, so how do we respond? Exploring the Remarkable Call of God Wednesday Graham Tomlin and Martin Breadmore Explore ten practical ways to empower creativity in your everyday life. How do we encounter the fresh call of God on our lives? What does the Bible teach us about the surprising ways in which this can happen, as God leads us to serve his purposes in the church and the world, including ordination? This seminar will help you explore the unique ways the Holy Spirit has equipped you to serve. The Adventure of Calling Monday Simon Guillebaud Confused about where your life is going and what God wants to do? Come to this seminar and all with be revealed. Life is an adventure to be lived. For most of us, our highest aim seems to be to arrive safely at death. There’s got to be more! So do you want the adventure of living or the safety of existing? We’ll look at principles to maximise your calling and not waste your life. Update of News: On The Frontlines of Faith and Freedom Thursday Baroness Caroline Cox Come and hear Baroness Cox speak on the spiritual privilege and hard reality of speaking up for the oppressed and serving those trapped behind closed borders. Waiting for Children Tuesday Alex and Rebecca Stewart It can be a very lonely and confusing time for couples facing fertility issues. In this session we will look at survival tips for couples and explore issues concerning adoption and fertility treatment. It will be an interactive session with a panel of experts. SEMINARS SEMINARS Does Jesus Turn a Generation Away from God? Tuesday Amy Orr-Ewing Life Hacks for Creative People Sunday Al Gordon 66 67 Let’s Be Honest HTB Dating Course Sunday – Thursday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Seminar Marquee 1 Monday – Wednesday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Seminar Marquee 2 Hosted by Will Van Der Hart Hosted by Amy Orr-Ewing Let’s be honest… Can I believe in a God who does not answer my prayers? Sunday Amy and Frog Orr-Ewing Let’s be honest... Can I believe in a God who commands killing in the Old Testament? Tuesday Amy Orr-Ewing Let’s be honest… There are questions I struggle to answer. Thursday, Q&A Panel Amy and Frog Orr-Ewing, Simon Edwards Sometimes when we pray, nothing appears to change. The Bible tells us that God hears our prayers and loves to answer them, so why does he sometimes seem to be silent? In this session we will look at how we can understand the times of silence, and keep hoping when God doesn’t intervene. In the Old Testament God commanded various wars. In some of these he appears to have condoned the wiping out of entire groups of people. Is God genocidal? In this session we will look at how we can understand war in the Old Testament. Many of us carry big questions around with us, about how our faith fits in with the world around us. This is an opportunity to come and ask your questions to our panel of apologists, and to be encouraged in the confidence that we can have in our faith. Let’s be honest… Can I believe in a God who allows suffering? Monday Simon Edwards Your Relationship and the Future Wednesday Getting ready to date positively, is about developing an awareness of your real intentions and ambitions, and an ability to express who you really are as a person. This seminar helps you to ask the questions (and offers some answers) that will have the biggest impact on you both being and finding a successful date. How do you know if your date has relationship potential? How can you know if your relationship has a future? This seminar helps you to discern the way ahead and also gives some insights into how to respond if things are not moving in a positive direction. Out of Hours: ‘Date My Mate’ Event Wednesday Out Of Focus – Queen Vic Pub How to Date Well Tuesday Regardless of the setting, a good date depends on connection, chemistry and character. This seminar helps you to foster good connection, identify good chemistry and value good character. You’re a single Christian and you bring a mate who is a single Christian of the opposite sex, who you don’t want to date but someone else might like to. Couples rotate throughout the venue spending 4 minutes introducing each other to a succession of other couples for an hour. The second hour is a general social mingle. First choice matches are given a free glass of bubbly. Secular historians accept that a carpenter from Nazareth named Jesus (called the Christ) did exist and was crucified. This session will explore the historical case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, through the eyes of a sceptical former lawyer. SEMINARS SEMINARS The problem of suffering is one of the most intimidating objections a non-Christian can raise. This session will look at how suffering can open up gospel-directed conversations rather than shut them down. Let’s be honest... Can I believe in the resurrection? Wednesday Simon Edwards Ready to Date Monday 68 69 Unmissable One-Offs: Late Afternoon Sunday – Thursday 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Seminar Marquee 3 Can I be Anti-Abortion and Pro-Choice? Sunday Jonathan Jeffes power to put kingdom love into practice and you have the power to change one person’s life for good. Are you up for the challenge? Does being a Christian automatically mean we are anti-abortion? What exactly do those in favour of abortion mean by the world ‘choice’? Speaking from twenty years’ experience of post-abortion counselling, Jonathan will look at the issue from an unusual pastoral perspective. Ambassadors for Christ: Capital Vision 2020 Wednesday Simon Downham At the heart of the London vision is the raising up and releasing of 100,000 ambassadors – disciples who represent Jesus in the whole of their lives. How can we live with power and purpose wherever we find ourselves in our daily life in the city? This seminar will give you vision, call you to a new intentionality and direct you to the resources to do this well. 466,000 Reasons to Get Out of Bed Monday Tim Matthews St Swithun’s Bournemouth was launched at Focus last year, with fifteen people subsequently moving from London to Bournemouth. Since then there has been an explosion of life, with hundreds of people coming to worship and transform the area. Tim will tell stories of mistakes and mayhem, through which God is moving in great power. Made for More? Thursday Ian Dyble Ever felt that you weren’t quite hitting the mark? Does it seem that life isn’t all that you’d hoped it would be? Do you dream of more? Former HTB curate, Ian Dyble, Priest in Charge at St Thomas’ Norwich, will be looking at how some lessons from King David’s early life might just help us to reach our potential. Caring For Ex-Offenders (CFEO): The power of Mentoring Tuesday Paul Cowley and Jonathan Aitken Paul Cowley and Jonathan Aitken invite you to grapple with one of the most pressing issues in our society – how we meet the spiritual and practical needs of the 77,000* men and women leaving prison every year and, through that, make our society a safer place to live in. Through mentoring, the church has the AIR-CONDITIONING There is no air-conditioning in the chalets or public venues. AUDIO All the talks are recorded and will be available on htb.org after Focus. You can also watch the Big Top Celebration from your chalet on channel 7. *Prison Reform Trust – Bromley Briefings 2014 BABYSITTING Babysitting will not be centrally co-ordinated as Pontins requires children to be supervised in their chalets at all times. Instead, 70 we encourage parents and guardians to arrange babysitting between themselves. Alternatively, the Tearfund Café will be showing the main Morning and Evening Celebrations live on screen for parents and guardians who would like to keep their children with them and still be a part of the adult programme. BANKING There are three cash machines on-site. One at the Nisa Local shop, one at Pontin’s Main Reception and one in the KindomCome Venue. 71 BAPTISMS Please visit the Info Desk for more details on baptisms. BEACH Access to the beach is along various paths across the road from the Pontins site. The beach is public. Pontins and HTB accept no responsibility for guests when they leave the site. Please ensure children and youth know that it is not advisable to venture to the beach alone, especially at night. A–Z SEMINARS A-Z INFORMATION BICYCLES Please ensure that your bicycle is parked and securely locked in one of the designated areas outside the main venues. BUS SERVICE (LOCAL) The 711 bus route stops just outside the church, which can be found in front of the Pontins site. This route takes you directly into Rye. CAR PARKING See car parking information on page 8. DRUGS We have a zero-tolerance policy on drugs. Anyone found in possession of illegal substances will be asked to leave immediately. We reserve the right to escort any individual off the site. GOLF Rye Golf Club 01797 225241 New Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7QS GROCERIES Local grocery stores include: Rye Health Store 01797 223 495 90 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JN Johnsons 01797 222 133 29a High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JG Jempsons – Budgens 01797 226 044 Crownfields, Station Approach, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7AF Tesco Express 0845 675 7153 Lacuna Place, Priory Quarter, Havelock Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BP 72 Co-Op 01797 227 527 Sea Road, Winchelsea, TN36 4NA Asda 01424 857 420 Battle Road, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex, TN37 7AA LAUNDERETTE There is no launderette on the Pontins site. The nearest facility is to the left of the Pontins Main Entrance, just a two minute walk away. MEDICAL Jempsons 01797 230 214 Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD NHS Direct Phone: 0845 4647 Online ordering and delivery: You may place an online order for delivery to your chalet. Please note that the delivery vans for guests who are camping or glamping will not be allowed access on to the field and all deliveries will need to be dropped off by the gate at an allocated space. Ensure that you will be onsite to receive your order as Focus staff are unable to take delivery of your items. Make sure you leave at least two contact numbers on your booking. Rye Medical Centre 01797 223333 Rye Medical Centre, Kiln Drive, Rye Foreign, Rye, TN31 7SQ. INTERNET Wireless internet access is available to guests in the Tearfund Café. Guests will need to bring their own mobile devices or laptops to access the internet in this venue. Alternatively, there is an internet café in Rye. Rye Internet Café 01797 224 276 46 Ferry Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DN Local doctors: Cronwallis Surgery 01424 464752 Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA Dentists: PETROL Davies & Seeley 01797 222 834 6 East St, Rye, East Sussex TN31 7JY Jempsons 01797 230 214 Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YD Robertson Dr J E Dental Surgery 01797 320826 7 South Street, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DQ Skinners of Rye 01797 223 334 Fishmarket Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LP The Cottage Dental Practice 01797 320337 Church Road, Romney Marsh, TN29 9DT MINISTRY AT FOCUS At Focus we are all a part of the ministry team and would encourage everyone to get involved with praying for others. Hospitals: Conquest Hospital 01424 755255 The Ridge, St. Leonards-onSea, East Sussex, TN37 7RD William Harvey Hospital 01233 633331 Kennington Road, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ Pharmacists: Boots 01797 222 308 18-20 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JF Day Lewis Pharmacy 01797 222 241 17 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JF MOBILITY NEEDS Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be hired from: Rye Hire 01797 223 033 1 Cyprus Place, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DR OFFERING The offering will be taken in the Evening Celebration on Wednesday and the Morning Celebration on Thursday. Please bring your cheque book/credit card/cash if you would like to contribute to the collection. You can give online at htb.org/focus-give 73 Shell 01424 728 950 Bohemia Road, Hastings, TN37 6RA BP 01424 438 636 Sedlescombe Road N, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7DA PETS Pets are unfortunately not allowed onsite, with the exception of guide dogs. There are however local boarding kennels nearby which you can contact for further information: Cove Boarding Kennels and Cattery 01424 433 560 Pigeon Cove, Rock Lane, Hastings, TN35 4NY Iden Kennels and Cattery 01797 280 384 Coldharbour Lane, Rye, TN31 7UT Beckley Boarding Kennels 01797 260 757 Hobbs Lane, Rye, TN31 6TT POSTAL FACILITIES There is a post box across the road from Pontins Main Entrance. See post box for collection times. A–Z A–Z DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND COMPENSATION Guests will be required to pay for any damage caused to any accommodation, articles or facilities provided to you during your holiday. Pontins reserves the right to recover all costs incurred by them should they have to make any payment or compensation to other guests as a result of the actions or omissions by you or any member of your party. FIRE PRECAUTIONS In the event of a fire near your accommodation: Ensure that all persons exit immediately, closing all doors and windows, if possible. Warn the people each side of your chalet/ tent. Call 999 for the Fire Brigade. Do not return for your personal belongings. Please leave the fire fighting to qualified staff and the fire brigade. Camber Castle Tel: 0870 333 1181 Web: english-heritage.org.uk English Heritage, Camber Castle, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TD 715 Opening Hours Saturday – Thursday: 1.00 pm – 7.00 pm Wild Rye Nature Reserve Tel: 01797 227 784 Web: wildrye.info Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Lime Kiln Cottage, Rye Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7TU 2015 IT O NE FOC US PONTINS ADM 5 74 310 LOCAL AREA Skate Park Scooters, skateboards, BMXs and all safety equipment are available for hire from Pontins Reception. All Children under 18 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times. Rye Heritage Centre Tel: 01797 226 696 Web: ryeheritage.co.uk The Old Sail Loft, Rye Strand Quay, Rye, TN31 7AY Dino Karts There is no age limit for Dino pedal Karts. Cost: £3 for a single, £4 for a double and £5 for a quad. Hire time approximately 30 minutes. WATER SPORTS Camber Kitesurf Tel: 07960 587482 Web: camberkitesurf.com Address: 24 Denham Way, Camber, TN31 7XP Go Karts Each driver needs to be 5ft or over. Cost: £3 for a single and £4 for a double. Hire time approximately 7–8 minutes. Full Throttle Boat Charters Tel: 01424 442 729 Web: fullthrottleboatcharters.com Address: The Point Rye Harbour Marine, East Sussex, TN31 7TU Trampolines For ages two and over. Cost: £2 for 15 minutes. Rye Water Sports Tel: 01797 225238 Web: ryewatersports.co.uk Address: Rye Watersports, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7QS 2 SWIMMING POOL Pontins has an indoor heated swimming pool with water slides and a large inflatable assault course with Aqua Jets. Please observe the safety rules on display when using the pool. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The pool will be open for exclusive use for the Focus Kids programme from 10.30am – 1.00pm, Sunday – Thursday. 715 Things to do at Pontins and in the local area There are many things to discover in and around Camber Sands. 75 LOCAL AREA A–Z SMOKING We would ask that all guests show consideration to one another if smoking. Please note that all chalets and public venues are nonsmoking, including the bars. 250 50 7 1 5 SECURITY Pontins and HTB are unable to accept responsibility for the loss or damage of articles on the premises. You are advised not to leave valuable items on view in your accommodation. There are no safety deposit boxes onsite. We advise all guests to ensure their chalets are locked when unoccupied. WRISTBANDS For security and identification purposes, please be sure to wear your wristband at all times. You will be asked to show it when entering all the venues and if you do not have one you will be asked to return to your accommodation to collect it. If you have lost or damaged your wristband and require a new one please go to the Info Desk where you can collect a new one and pay a £1 replacement fee. 3 1 0 71 Camber Post Office 01797 225 201 Lydd Road, Rye, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7RS GO GREEN Recycling We are committed to recycling as much of the waste we generate as possible. We will have a waste management supplier with us for the week who will be doing a lot of work behind the scenes. Water All of the water used on the Focus event site has to be bought in. FRIDAY 24 JULY FOCUS PROGRAMME Please help us and collect recycling bags from the Info Desk. Please use these bags to separate your waste into metals, plastics, paper and cardboard and general food waste. Power The Focus event site runs on highly efficient diesel generators. This means we need to carefully monitor the amount of power we use on site. Please use the bins provided to help us keep the site as safe and tidy as possible. Please only use hair dryers, charge phones and plug in other electrical equipment in the designated areas. SATURDAY 25 JULY Please think about how much water you’re using. Be considerate with the length of your showers and please turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth. 5.00 pm – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm Chalets, camping, glamping and off-site guest registration Various 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park 8.00 am – 8.00pm Arrival and registration of all guests Various 10.00 am – 7.00 pm Swimming pool open Swimming Pool 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.00 pm – 7.30 pm Bookshop Bookshop 1.00 pm – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café The Village 2.00 pm – 11.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 2.00 pm – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Parents check out Focus Kids and meet the team Focus Kids 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm Focus Students Welcome Drinks party Students Community Area 6.00 pm 24-7 Prayer room open KingdomCome 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Kingdom Chasers and Shakers Welcome Party Various 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Younger Youth programme Out of Focus Evening Celebration Big Top 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Youth Out Of Focus Younger Youth Venue 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: Funk It Up (Live band) Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub GO GREEN 7.45 pm – 9.45 pm 76 77 PROGRAMME Off-site Car Park open 7.00 am – 5.00 pm Swimming pool open Swimming Pool Focus Kids only: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park 7.30 am – 8.15 am Morning Prayer Meeting KingdomCome 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café open The Village Beach Swimming Pool Focus Kids only: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 7.00 am – 7.45 am Run Main Reception 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park 7.15 am – 8.45 am Influential with Jo Saxton KingdomCome 7.30 am – 8.15 am Morning prayer meeting Out of Focus 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 8.00 am – 8.45 am Pilates Kingdom Chasers Communion KingdomCome 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Bookshop open Bookshop Parents Briefing, Welcome, Family Worship and Drama Big Top Morning Seminar The Radical Hospitality of the Family of God: What is God’s purpose for family? Seminar Marquee 3 10.45 am – 1.00 pm Focus Kids programme Focus Kids 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Focus Youth programme Various 11.15 am – 1.00 pm Morning Celebration Big Top 1.00 pm Focus Students lunch Students Community Area 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Early Afternoon Seminars Liberation from Worry Seminar Marquee 1 Does the Quran say what Isis practices? Seminar Marquee 2 Life Hacks for Creative People Seminar Marquee 3 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Healing Rooms KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Prophecy, Prayer Ministry, Worship KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Get Creative 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Late Afternoon Seminars Kingdom Chasers Let’s be honest… Can I believe in a God who does not answer my prayers? Seminar Marquee 1 Can I be Anti-Abortion and Pro-Choice? Seminar Marquee 3 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Family Movie Kingdom Shakers MONDAY 27 JULY 10.15 am – 11.00 am SUNDAY 26 JULY British Army Fitness (BAF) Swimming pool open 8.30 am – 9.00 am 9.30 am – 10.45 am 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 8.30 am – 9.00 am Communion Out Of Focus 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 9.30 am – 10.00 am Family Worship Big Top 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Focus Kids programme Focus Kids 10.30 am – 1.00 pm Focus Youth programme Various 10.15 am – 11.00 am Morning Seminars 11.15 am – 1.00 pm God Meant it for Good Seminar Marquee 1 Try Harder Seminar Marquee 2 Transitioning into Parenthood Seminar Marquee 3 Morning Celebration Big Top 1.00 pm Focus Students lunch Students Community Area 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Serve at HTB Connect Lounge 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Early Afternoon Seminars 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Liberation from Guilt Seminar Marquee 1 Why do we distrust our leaders?... Seminar Marquee 2 The Adventure of Calling Seminar Marquee 3 Healing Rooms KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Prophecy, Prayer Ministry, Worship KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Family Olympics Beach 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Get Creative Kingdom Chasers 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Late Afternoon Seminars Let’s be honest… Can I believe in a God who allows suffering? Seminar Marquee 1 Ready to Date Seminar Marquee 2 466,000 Reasons to Get Out of Bed Seminar Marquee 3 Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm The Ultimate Focus Welcome Party Functions Marquee 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Kingdom Chasers and Shakers programme Focus Kids 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Family Movie Kingdom Shakers 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Younger Youth programme Out Of Focus 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Kingdom Chasers and Shakers programme Various 7.45 pm – 9.45 pm Evening Celebration Big Top 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Youth Out of Focus Youth Out Of Focus Venue 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: Club Night Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub 78 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Younger Youth programme Out of Focus 7.45 pm – 9.45 pm Evening Celebration Big Top 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Youth Out of Focus Youth Out of Focus Venue 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: Zesty Zumba Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub 79 PROGRAMME PROGRAMME 7.00 am – 7.50 am 7.00 am – 5.00 pm British Army Fitness (BAF) Beach 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park Swimming pool open Swimming Pool Focus Kids only: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 7.00 am – 7.50 am British Army Fitness (BAF) Beach 7.00 am – 5.00 pm Swimming pool open 7.00 am – 7.45 am Run Main Reception Swimming Pool Focus Kids only: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park 7.00 am – 7.45 am Run Main Reception 7.30 am – 8.15 am Morning prayer meeting KingdomCome 7.30 am – 8.15 am Morning prayer meeting KingdomCome 8.00 am – 8.45 am Leap of Faith Zumba® Out Of Focus 7.30 am – 8.45 am Burning Man Event with Nicky Gumbel Seminar Marquee 1 Leap of Faith Zumba® Out Of Focus Pilates Kingdom Chasers 8.00 am – 8.45 am Pilates Kingdom Chasers 8.00 am – 8.45 am 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 8.00 am – 8.45 am 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 8.30 am – 9.00 am Communion KingdomCome 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 9.30 am – 10.00 am Family Worship Big Top 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Focus Kids programme Focus Kids 10.30 am – 1.00 pm Focus Youth programme Various 10.15 am– 11.00 am Morning Seminars Seminar Marquee 1 What's a Nice God Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Seminar Marquee 2 Keeping Kids Safe Online Seminar Marquee 3 11.15 am – 1.00 pm Morning Celebration Big Top 1.00 pm Focus Students lunch Students Community Area 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Serve at HTB Connect Lounge 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Early Afternoon Seminars Liberation from Perfectionism Seminar Marquee 1 Does Jesus turn a generation away from God? Seminar Marquee 2 Waiting for Children Seminar Marquee 3 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Healing Rooms KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Prophecy, Prayer Ministry, Worship KingdomCome 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm MOLO Sandcastle building competition Beach 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Get Creative Kingdom Chasers 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Late Afternoon Seminars 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Let’s be honest... Can I believe in a God who commands killing in the Old Testament? Seminar Marquee 1 How to Date Well Seminar Marquee 2 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 8.30 am – 9.00 am Communion KingdomCome 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 9.30 am – 10.00 am Family Worship Big Top 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Focus Kids programme Focus Kids 10.30 am – 1.00 pm Focus Youth programme Various 10.15 am – 11.00 am Morning Seminars 11.15 am – 1.00 pm God Meant it for Good Seminar Marquee 1 You Don’t Need to Read the Old Testament Seminar Marquee 2 Navigating Our Sexualised Culture Seminar Marquee 3 Morning Celebration Big Top 1.00 pm Focus Students lunch Students Community Area 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Serve at HTB Connect Lounge 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Early Afternoon Seminars 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Introducing Mindfulness for Christians Seminar Marquee 1 Is Jesus a Feminist? Seminar Marquee 2 Exploring the Remarkable Call of God Seminar Marquee 3 Healing Rooms KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Prophecy, Prayer Ministry, Worship KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Get Creative Kingdom Chasers 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Late Afternoon Seminars 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Let’s be honest... Can I believe in the resurrection? Seminar Marquee 1 Your Relationship and the Future Seminar Marquee 2 Ambassadors for Christ: Capital Vision 2020 Seminar Marquee 3 Unhindered Worship KingdomCome CFEO: The Power of Mentoring Seminar Marquee 3 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Classical Concert Out of Focus Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Baptisms Beach 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Family Movie Kingdom Shakers 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Family Movie Kingdom Shakers 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Come and Sing Out of Focus 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm The Ultimate Focus Welcome Party Functions Marquee 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Kingdom Chasers and Shakers programme Focus Kids 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Kingdom Chasers and Shakers programme Focus Kids 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Younger Youth programme Out of Focus 7.30 pm – 9.15 pm Younger Youth programme Out of Focus 7.30 pm – 9.45 pm Evening Celebration Big Top 7.30 pm – 9.45 pm Evening Celebration Big Top 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Youth Out of Focus Youth Out of Focus Venue 10.00 pm – 12.00 am Youth Out of Focus Youth Out of Focus Venue 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: Silent Disco Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: Secret Cinema Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub 80 81 PROGRAMME PROGRAMME God Meant it for Good WEDNESDAY 29 JULY TUESDAY 28 JULY 7.00 am – 7.50 am 7.00 am – 5.00 pm THURSDAY 30 JULY 7.00 am – 12.00 am Off-site Car Park open Off-site Car Park 7.00 am – 7.50 am British Army Fitness (BAF) Beach 7.00 am – 5.00 pm Swimming pool open Swimming Pool Focus Kids only: 10.30 am – 1.00 pm 7.00 am – 7.45 am Run Main Reception 7.30 am – 8.15 am Morning prayer meeting KingdomCome Kingdom Chasers 08.00 am – 08.45 am Pilates 8.00 am – 8.45 am Leap of Faith Zumba® Out of Focus 8.00 am – 8.00 pm Info Desk open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Tearfund Café open The Village 8.00 am – 11.00 pm Food concessions open The Village 8.30 am – 9.00 am Communion KingdomCome 8.30 am – 7.30 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 9.30 am – 10.00 am Family Worship Big Top 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Focus Kids programme Focus Kids 10.30 am – 1.00 pm Focus Youth programme Various 10.15 am – 11.00 am Morning Seminars God Meant it for Good Seminar Marquee 1 Knowledge is Everything Seminar Marquee 2 Staying Connected As A Couple Seminar Marquee 3 11.15 am – 1.00 pm Morning Celebration Big Top 1.00 pm Focus Students lunch Students Community Area 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Serve at HTB Connect Lounge 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm Get Active Beach 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Early Afternoon Seminars Practising Mindfulness for Christians Seminar Marquee 1 Adventure, Action and Adrenaline Seminar Marquee 2 Updates of News: On the Frontlines of Faith and Freedom Seminar Marquee 3 2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Healing Rooms KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Prophecy, Prayer Ministry, Worship KingdomCome 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm Get Creative Kingdom Chasers 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Late Afternoon Seminars 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm Seminar Marquee 1 Made for More? Seminar Marquee 3 Unhindered Worship KingdomCome 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm Family Movie Kingdom Shakers 5.00 pm 24-7 Prayer room closed KingdomCome 6.00pm - 8.00pm Evening Celebration Big Top 9.45 pm – 11.00 pm Bookshop open Bookshop 10.00 pm – late Out of Focus: UV Rave Out of Focus/Queen Vic Pub 82 NOTES PROGRAMME Let’s be honest… There are questions I struggle to answer. NOTES 83 FOCUS MAP F W F W F WW W WW WW W Functions W W Big Top On-site Car Park – 20 4 5– –7 70 6 72 0 2 78 63 1– 77 9– 61 3 70 14 –7 3 78 1– 63 64 2 64 9– 66 0 58 0 0 58 9– 64 60 83 –96 0 1– 58 Nisa Local New Lydd Roa d 5– 71 2 67 9– 56 24 1– 66 2 9– 6 2 61 8 29 22 55 68 0 26 9– 1– 60 9– 24 5– 24 8 61 8 54 2 27 1– 24 28 4 28 54 5 7– 55 34 –46 9 75 0 1– 26 Play Area To the beach 84 8 75 7– 74 54 1– 54 4 3– 27 4 9– 30 Go Karts 68 52 5 6 49 3– 3– 61 5– 30 16 –3 4 29 6 32 48 33 1– 37 6 3 7– 33 5– 48 32 46 –7 8 73 7– 72 2 70 3– 67 08 68 Play Area Bike Rental 1– 69 28 0 8 35 Skate Park 5 68 9 73 90 –6 5 7– 49 38 38 9– 36 Main Building Washing Up 6 51 5 7– 51 4 9– 00 1– 38 67–76 2 9– 19 –28 45 47–60 5– 9– 2 41 34 1–12 44 1– 40 3 7– 35 8 16 7– 15 Crazy Golf 0 ns Ponti on ti Recep 42 Bike Park 3– 41 Campers Lounge 4 Shop 48 Food Play Area 38 50 –1 Fire Assembly Point Bridge n Que e V ic Pub 50 32 6 15 1– 15 9 13 Waste Water Point Showers s f Focu O ut o & uth ger Yo Youn e u Ven 8 WW 29 –3 4 4 28 Info Desk 3 4 –4 4 Fire Point 46 F 13 –18 2 7– 21 First Aid 3– Water Point 43 4 1– 42 4 17 9– 16 me om Co K ingd er Youth & Old 13 7– 12 W ming Swim l Poo 6 18 5– 17 No Car Entry 6 12 5– 11 Disabled Access Toilet 14 –1 08 –1 97 Camping & Glamping 9 10 8 19 77–82 Gate 2 45 Gate 4 A 116 A– 7– 18 8 10 2 47 6 21 3 5– 3– 47 46 20 te Ga Toilet WW WW WW 9 19 61– 66 F F F WW Focus Map Key W W W The Village Kingdom Shakers Kingdom Seekers Kingdom Chasers Kingdom Jumpers Kingdom Explorers Seminar 3 WW Bookshop & Connect Lounge F Farmers Market Tearfund Café W Our Tent Natural England Exclusion Zone Kingdom Walkers Kingdom Crawlers Kingdom Hoppers Kingdom Bouncers Seminar 1 F Seminar 2 WW 85 58 8 3– 64 8 –7 90 NOTES NOTES 86 Stay Connected ALL THE LATEST FROM FOCUS htb.org/focus HTB – Focus @htbfocus HTBFocus #hellofocus Download the Focus 2015 app