Learn the Art of Contentment at Bible Week '25
Please plan to join us at the end of the summer for this year’s Bible Week with pastor, speaker and author Colin Smith. Colin has entitled his teaching series, The Art of Contentment - a topic that is sure to attract a lot of interest so invite your friends!
We’ll be hosted by Holywood Parish Church and the Bible Week will run from 26-29 August beginning each evening at 7.45pm.
What’s in store
Tuesday 26 August: The hellish sin of discontent (Jude v14-25)
Wednesday 27 August: How to handle the blessing of God (1 Timothy 6:6-19)
Thursday 28 August: Learning to be content (Philippians 4:4-13)
Friday 29 August: Contented in Christ (Hebrews 13:1-6)
As well as inspiring teaching, the Bible Week includes worship and prayer ministry. It is a wonderful opportunity for clergy, leaders and parishioners alike to be refreshed ahead of the busy autumn term.
Our speaker
Colin Smith (pictured above) is President of Open the Bible and Pastor Emeritus of The Orchard church in northwest suburban Chicago. He can be heard daily on the radio broadcast, Open the Bible, and at openthebible.org. Colin is the author of many books, including Fly Through the Bible, Heaven, How I Got Here, and Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings Through the Beatitudes.
Born in Edinburgh, Colin trained at the London School of Theology and was the Senior Pastor at Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London for 16 years before moving to The Orchard in 1996.
In January 2025, Colin announced that he would be stepping down as Senior Pastor of The Orchard church to focus full-time on Open the Bible. He continues to serve as Pastor Emeritus.
Colin is married to Karen, and they have two married sons and five granddaughters.
Come along!
26-29 August at 7.45pm in Holywood Parish Church (St Philip & St James), 71 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BX.