Bible study & worship

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Every week at Le Pas Opton you’ll find quality Bible teaching with popular speakers from Spring Harvest and other Christian organisations. Our optional morning Bible study gives you an opportunity to grab a coffee and croissant and enjoy the teaching on offer.

The topics are thought provoking and provide spiritual food for the day. With kids’ clubs running concurrently with the Bible studies (from May half term to 1 September), you can sit back and relax with the peace of mind that our team of children’s workers are looking after your little ones.

Then, later in the day, evening celebrations are a great place to join with family and new friends for a short time of worship, prayer and a short talk.

On Sunday morning the week culminates in a family celebration, with kids presenting a drama, song or story from their groups. The whole service is family-focused, with all-age worship, prayer and preaching. Translation into French and Dutch is available in certain weeks via headsets.

Speakers & worship leaders

12 May

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19 May

Tom & Ruth Duncanson

Tom is now retired after 40 years in Baptist Ministry including 7 years as a Hospice Chaplain. Ruth, a registered nurse, retired after 18 Years as a school matron at a very large Secondary School. They now live in Eastbourne. Their experience is wide and varied. They have two children and seven grandchildren. When not involved with the family they have a fairly active social life!!

Tom has been a companion in the Northumbria Community for many years.

Jimmy Orr

Jimmy is a Worship Leader, Poet, Husband, Singer/Songwriter, Speaker, Son, Brother, Artist, and Dad… though not necessarily in that order! He's been part of several worship bands playing various roles, facilitated and curated worship experiences from small lofts to big marquees, middle-sized churches to the Houses of Parliament. He has a passion for creatively expressing the full range of human emotion in a real and worshipful way. It's a privilege for Jimmy to be back serving at LPO.

24 May

Barry Mason

Awaiting bio

Theo Lawrence & Katie Minnis

Theo and Katie are based in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, where they are involved in local mission. After spending a year touring with Youth For Christ's mission band, Katie and Theo now lead the worship and the youth work at their church. They have a heart to see the Church enter into God's presence through worship, and also to see young people transformed by the Gospel. Isaiah 6:3

2 June

Ruth Morgans

Ruth is the Families Pastor at Woodlands Church in Bristol where she lives with her husband, 2 children and a crazy Cockerpoo called Cookie.

Ruth is also part of the speaking team for Parenting for Faith, and particularly enjoys seeing parents, churches and church leaders inspired, equipped and encouraged in their discipleship journey together - pursuing a life of faith, connection and relationship with Jesus.

Jemimah Paine

Jemimah Paine is a worship leader, songwriter and artist. Jemimah serves regularly at her church in Hammersmith. She has also been releasing music since 2020 and since then has continued to release a stream of music and tour around the UK. Jemimah sings about topics people can relate to and cares deeply for people and the world. This has taken her to new levels becoming an Ambassador at the renowned charity Compassion.

9 June

Anna & Andrew Holland

Andrew runs his own successful painting business as well as helping to lead a small local church. Anna has spent years in the field of education teaching across the country. Since having children they decided they'd embrace the life of home education and are happily exhausted to lead their three children through their education years. They're really looking forward to this very special week at LPO and are excited about the blessings that the Lord will have in store for everyone.

Luke Bacon

Luke is a London based singer, songwriter and worship leader. His journey has seen him live in five countries, spending many years in Botswana before settling in the UK in his teens. As well as writing and performing his own music, Luke is passionate about leading worship and has been involved in leading at churches, events and festivals across the UK and Europe.

16 June

Wendy Pawsey

Wendy is Head of Giving for the Evangelical Alliance, an ordained Elim Minister, trustee for Regents Theological College, board member for Fundraisers in Christian Organisations, author of Generous with a Capital G, wife to one, mum to three and nan to a crazy cockapoo! With over twenty-five years’ experience of managing and growing finance in the worlds of banking, church leadership, charitable organisations and fundraising, she has witnessed many times and is hugely passionate about the generosity of God.

Sue Rinaldi

Sue loves LPO and has led worship as well as spoken at LPO over the years. She travels internationally to help churches and individuals develop their worship. She also works with our sister companies in the Essential Christian group to develop artists and music products.

23 June

Nick & Marjorie Allan

Nick & Marjorie are the joint leaders of The Well Sheffield, a growing church with many young adults and students, and a track record in reaching the unchurched, raising young leaders and new church plants. They are passionate about worship and mission and discipleship to Jesus in current culture. They love investing in the next generation and drinking good coffee. They have a lively home with three teenagers, a border collie dog and students. In 2020 they published an award-winning book, 'The XYZ of Discipleship : Understanding and Reaching Generations Y & Z'

Andy Caldwell (Morning Bible Study)

Andy has been in pastoral ministry and church leadership for over 30 years. A gifted and passionate Bible teacher, preacher and church leader. He has a deep love for Jesus and people and a strong spiritual gifts of encouragement and compassion.

Before entering ministry, Andy served as a police officer in The Thames Valley Police and later as a police inspector in the Royal Hong Kong Police. But God had a different calling - to be a policeman of his people: to protect them, encourage them, teach them and love them.

Andy is the pastor of Welcome Baptist Church in Heathfield, East Sussex. He is married to Jo, and together they have three sons.

Mackenzie Caldwell

McKenzie is studying Theology and Creative Musicianship at the London School of Theology. He loves leading worship, singing about God's goodness and love and declaring the truth of His Word over His people. He loves to see God’s people restored and strengthened as they praise Him and put Him first in their lives. He is constantly amazed at how He takes our frail words and uses them to stir up strength and courage in our hearts as we meet with Him to worship Him.

He has been involved in worship for as long as he can remember—almost before he could talk! He grew up standing alongside worship bands, both at church and with his dad strumming toy guitars or beating homemade drums!

Outside of music, he enjoys playing football, rugby, and Elden Ring. He also loves food and a box set or two!

30 June

Brian More

Brian leads the team at Newton Mearns Baptist church in Glasgow and is involved with Spring Harvest.

A former fisherman, he likes the challenge of teaching the Bible in today’s society. Married to Janet, they have two children who are LPO fans!

Suzanne Hanna

Suzanne is a Worship leader, Songwriter, Teacher, Speaker and Musician based in Northern Ireland. Suzanne currently serves on the Elim Sound Core team and is the Regional Coordinator for Ireland. Suzanne and her husband John serve on the Core team of Coastlands Elim Church, Holywood where Suzanne also ministers as Worship Coordinator.

7 July

Sim & Lottie Dendy

Sim & Lottie Dendy have four adult children and lead Freedom Church in Romsey, Hampshire UK. Yes, it’s true, they met at the Spring Harvest event in Skegness and have served on the Spring Harvest team in a variety of roles since that moment. Sim is a podcaster and regular communicator for Care for the Family and Big Church Festival and leads Tribe, a UK network of churches, part of the 24-7 Prayer Community Networks.

TBC

We'll update you soon about the worship leader for this week.

14 July

TBC

We'll update you soon about the speaker for this week.

Pete James

Pete James is the creative behind the charity Swell Revolution. His 12 years as a worship pastor have equipped Pete to create songs, stories and video resources to help all ages grow in their faith. He leads worship frequently in his local church and at festivals and events. He is keen biker and boarder and enjoys snow and water sports.

21 July

Lisa Holmes

Lisa is a Baptist Minister with over 25 years experience. She has recently joined the National Team of the Baptist Union of Scotland prioritising caring for ministers & encouraging spiritual formation & discipleship. She’s also part of the Spring Harvest Planning Group & a member of the EA Council. She is married to Mike with 2 young adult children, loves music, the outdoors and drinking coffee.

Pete James

28 July

Wim Hoddenbagh

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Jafeth & Sifra Bekx

Jafeth and Sifra are passionate about worship, music and God's world. They are the heart of Dutch worship band Insalvation. Jafeth wrote the song Fill this House with your Glory which has been recorded on Spring Harvest's live album by Kees Kraayenoord. They are fluent in English and looking forward to leading an international gathering in praise. Jafeth & Sifra have two young daughters.

4 August

Gavin & Anne Calver

Gavin is the CEO of the Evangelical Alliance and has been involved with Spring Harvest for most of his life. He is passionate about seeing the local Church fulfil its calling to take the gospel of Jesus into every community.

Anne is pioneering Unleashed Church, and has co-authored three books. She is passionate about seeing people meet Jesus and released to grow into all their potential in Him.

Kees Kraayenoord

Kees grew up in the traditional Dutch Reformed Church. After work with YWAM and a calling to be a worship leader, Kees now leads worship both in his native Netherlands and internationally (he has released several albums). Kees and Nicole founded, and now pastor, a church movement in The Netherlands called Mozaiek.

11 August

Andy Caldwell

Andy is the pastor of Welcome Baptist Church in Heathfield, East Sussex. He is married to Jo, and together they have three sons.

Pete & Nicki Sims

Pete and Nicki are Senior Leaders of Skylark International, a relational network of churches, charities and ministries with a vision to rebuild ruins, build bridges and create culture in the UK and beyond. Together, they also lead Skylark Church in Chelmsford, a vibrant church family committed to taking God’s love and hope into every arena of society. Pete and Nicki are passionate about the local church as a change-agent in the world and love equipping people to live out their faith wherever God has placed them. They are proud parents to two daughters, Aria and Seren, who keep them on their toes!

18 August

Phil Knox

Phil Knox is the head of mission to young adults at the Evangelical Alliance. He lives to see people come to know Jesus and Christians inspired and equipped to share their faith.

He has a passion for his generation, the local church, loves learning and has degrees in law and mission and evangelism.

Phil is married to Dani and they have two sons, Caleb and Jos.

Stu Barbour

Originally from Scotland, Stuart is the son of a pastor. He now lives with his wife, Andy, in Burgess Hill in West Sussex. They have a son Kyle who is an intern at St Paul’s Church in Hammersmith and a daughter Holly, who is in sixth form at St Paul’s Catholic College. Stuart is the worship pastor at St Andrew’s CofE in Burgess Hill. He will be joined by musicians from France.

25 August

Andy du Feu

Andy serves as principal of Moorlands College, where he has worked for the past 12 years. He comes with plenty of experience of pastoral leadership, youth work, and opening up Scripture. Between Moorlands and three adopted children there is never a dull moment!

Cathy Burton

Cathy is a singer and songwriter, working in acoustic and dance music.

She is also a worship leader and part of Revelation Church, Chichester.

Cathy tours UK churches, partnering with MAF to promote their vital work in the developing world.

1 September

Jean de Garis

Jean is a Guernsey man serving as vicar of St Francis Church, Salisbury. Sue and Jean have 4 children who love making music together. Whenever possible, Jean enjoys riding his motorbike – and praying!

Matt Brooksbank

Matt is a worship leader from Scarborough, North Yorkshire and regularly leads worship at Ebenezer Baptist Church and Hope Whitby. Along with his wife Emily, they run Re-fuel worship ministry and lead a young adults group at their local church.

8 September

Chris Sinkinson

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Evie Loose

Evie Loose is a worship leader and songwriter from Eastbourne, UK. She has led worship as part of Bright City, the worship collective from St. Peter’s Brighton, and now she studies in Cardiff and leads worship at her local church. As a student herself, she is passionate about seeing young people truly know the joy and love found in Jesus.

15 September

Ian & Ruth Coffey

Ian and Ruth Coffey have been involved in Christian ministry for five decades and, in that time, have served in a variety of leadership roles from local church to national organisations. They spent the last fifteen years on the staff of Moorlands College until they retired in 2022. They continue to travel, teach, preach and write extensively They live in a small village in East Dorset.

TBC

We'll update you soon about the worship leader for this week.

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