Explore A1 – The Big Picture

Exploring the Abundant Christian Life

21TBP01EG

Course In Progress

3 - 4 Sep 2021

Ellel Grange

Two Day Event

Friday evening to Saturday evening (Sunday optional)

About the Course


All of us are born with questions about life and eternity etched deep in our hearts. We have a God-given need to find out why we are here on earth and what life is meant to be all about. In today’s fast-changing world, full of confusing voices, this need for solid truth to build our lives on is even more necessary than ever.

This course answers life’s foundational questions from a solid biblical perspective – perhaps in a way that you have never heard God’s story explained before. We will look at the sweep of history from the early days in Genesis until the Lord’s return in Revelation. You will understand better where we come from, how humankind got to be in this mess and perhaps most importantly, you will understand more of God’s amazing rescue plan for humankind.

Not only has God saved you, He also wants to heal you and set you on the right course to fulfil His destiny purpose for your life! The Big Picture will help you understand the foundations of the healing ministry and how it is so relevant to our lives today as God’s children and as a Church Body. The course will become help you to lay hold of God’s plan for your life – becoming a catalyst for you to start being released with ‘strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow!’

About the Explore programme


This course is part of our exciting Explore programme. You can join any Explore course individually, but to receive the full experience we recommend you register for the entire series of this life-transforming programme.

EXPLORE IS FOR ANYONE WHO…

…desires a deeper, closer and more meaningful relationship with God

…knows there are issues in their life which are holding them back

…wants to understand God’s plan for their own life so they can walk in it

…wants to grow in their understanding of healing so that they can help others

Read our Covid-19 Policy

Our Covid-19 Policy

COVID-19 POLICY

This policy was last updated on 23rd September 2021.

Summary:

With the easing of national restrictions across the UK in the summer of 2021, we wanted to update you about the changes we are making at our UK centres. Please note that current restrictions will slightly differ at Ellel Scotland.

Health and Safety procedures that will stay in place:

  • We will continue to use screens at the centres where they have been previously installed.
  • Hand sanitiser will be remain available throughout the centres.
  • Our additional cleaning regime will continue throughout all areas of the centres.
  • We will keep the centres well-ventilated.
  • If you feel unwell and are showing symptoms of Coronavirus we kindly ask that you do not visit us.

Face Masks
The wearing of face masks will be optional for all guests and team. In Scotland, masks are still required in public areas and while singing.

Meetings and Worship
We will be returning to normal seating arrangements in our conference rooms and singing will be allowed by all present during times of worship.

Accommodation
We will be returning to shared bedroom accommodation at the centres.

Track and trace
As all of our guests are required to pre-book and register on arrival at the centre, we will have an accurate record of who is present. We also have the NHS QR code to register your visit for those using the NHS app in England.

Full Policy:

Protecting our guests and helping everyone feel at ease

In the current world situation with Covid-19 it is our responsibility and heart to keep all our guests and team safe.

We agreed as a UK Leadership that we would follow the Government guidelines for each country and bring changes to procedures in-line with their advice and guidance. Below you will find the procedures we have in place in accordance with the new guidelines issued this summer.

The safety and wellbeing of our guests and team members is always at the forefront of our minds. We are confident in the operating procedures we have in place, but we are more confident in the faithful God that we all serve. Nothing can replace the importance of prayer and trust. He is the One we look to be our guide and our shield throughout these days!

Be assured – all our teams are working hard to keep you safe, but we are also praying hard! We love nothing more than hearing how welcome and “at home” our guests feel, and we cannot wait to welcome you back. Our prayer is that you feel just as ease and able to relax and enjoy the Lord’s presence as ever.

With many blessings

Andy Taylor
UK & Ireland Director

Public Areas

From the minute you step through our doors you can be confident that we have prayerfully and practically prepared the building for you.

  • Hand Sanitiser
    Hand sanitiser is available in many locations around the property for both guests and team members.
  • Cleaning
    Public and team member areas will be regularly cleaned and sanitised.
  • Contact Areas
    We’re encouraging contactless payments.
  • Toilets
    Where possible we have designated toilets for all our guests and team members.

Reception

  • Registration
    Our receptionists will be behind screened shields (at relevant Centres) and all paperwork they pass to you will be limited to avoid unnecessary contact.
  • Chip and Pin
    We are asking guests to please pay by contactless or chip and pin wherever possible.

Guest Bedrooms

  • PPE
    Our team will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment in line with guidance to prepare and clean all bedrooms.
  • Linen & towels
    All linen and towels at our Centres will be washed at a higher temperature.
  • Minimal Printed Materials
    Where possible we will have limited printed materials given to our guests and in their bedrooms. Where we do have these they will be sanitised between each guest stay.

Prayer Ministry & Worship

  • Worship
    Worship times will involve corporate singing.
  • Times of ministry
    There will be a mix of prayer ministry led from the front and Prayer Ministry Team available to pray with you as required and allocated.
  • Prayer
    Our teams are praying for you during your stay. Our Centres run on prayer!

Mask Wearing and Social Distancing

In line with Government guidelines it is optional whether team and guests want to wear a face covering. We are also not enforcing social distancing at our Centres. In Scotland, masks are still required in public areas and while singing.

Our Team Members

Our team members are brilliant, and their safety and wellbeing is of utmost importance to us. To ensure this we have adopted the following safety measures. Again, we will adapt these in line with guidance, but we want our team to feel confident and comfortable being at work and for those who live on-site.

  • Hand sanitiser
    Hand sanitiser is available around all team areas and encouraged regularly.
  • Team Member Communications
    We communicate regularly with our team. Each team member is also in regular contact with their manager.
  • Team Toilets
    Team are allocated to a toilet for their use during the working day.
  • PPE
    Team members will be wearing Personal Protective Equipment in line with guidance in certain areas and roles within the Centre.
  • Lateral Flow Testing
    The team are encouraged to do personal lateral flow tests twice a week. If they feel unwell they follow the self-isolating procedure we have in place and are encouraged to test as soon as possible.

We Need Your Help Too

It goes without saying that, as much as we can’t wait to see you, to keep everyone safe we need your help…

  • Symptoms
    If you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of COVID-19 we ask you not to visit any of our Centres. If you do develop any symptoms whilst at any of our Centres, we ask you to isolate yourself, call 111 and report by phone to our Warden at the Centre (numbers will be in each room)
  • Hand Washing
    Please wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitiser is also available throughout our Centre.
  • Contactless Payments
    Please use contactless or chip and pin at our Bookshop and please pre-pay for your attendance on our events before you arrive, where possible.

I have done various bible and theology courses, but the teaching was such that it rooted out things I hadn't realised I was bound up in. It touched deep in my soul. I'm now helping others who are bound.


Explore Guest

Teaching Topics

Teaching Team

What to Expect

When you arrive for the course you will receive a printed booklet. This provides the teaching notes that will be covered during the event but also gives further questions for those who want to study the topic further after the event.

During the course there are six teaching sessions which cover the following topics:

  • Understanding creation and the fall of mankind
  • The rebellion in heaven and understanding power and authority
  • The role of mankind – made in God’s image
  • God’s amazing rescue plan
  • Jesus, the promise fulfilled
  • The nature of mankind (body, soul and spirit)
  • What is healing and why do we need it?
  • Understanding the roots of our issues
  • The healing and deliverance ministry of Jesus
  • The meaning of God’s salvation
  • Restored for a purpose
  • Understanding destiny

This course has greatly widened my perspective and understanding of the healing ministry.


Explore Guest

Book Your Place


Booking Options

You'll be able to select your preferred booking option for each participant in the next step

Non-Residential

£140.00

Budget (4-6 sharing)

£150.00

Budget (4-6 sharing) - Including Sunday

£170.00

Standard (3 sharing)

£170.00

Standard (3 sharing) - Including Sunday

£190.00

Twin (2 sharing)

£180.00

Twin (2 sharing) - Including Sunday

£200.00

Twin ensuite (2 sharing)

£190.00

Twin ensuite (2 sharing) - Including Sunday

£210.00

Single

£210.00

Single - Including Sunday

£230.00

Facilities

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Reception

We have a friendly reception team who will be available throughout your stay and will be able to help you with any practical problems or questions you may have. It is open daily from 9:00am – 5.30pm.

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Parking

We have a main car park for all our guests. Limited blue badge parking is available at the front of the house (all cars are parked at your own risk).

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Disabled Access

We have limited ground floor bedrooms available so please enquire when booking your room if we have availability. There is wheelchair access from our courtyard entrance and our team will be available to help if needed. Please call ahead so that we can greet you and help you in.

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Food

Our kitchen team are passionate about making delicious, nutritious meals for our guests. We are able to cater for some special medical diets if you give us notice on booking and liaise with us. Meal times are typically: Breakfast 8:45am, Lunch 1:00pm, Evening Meal 6:00pm.

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Accommodation

For each course you will find there are multiple accommodation options depending on your preference, which are budget (4-6 sharing), standard (3 sharing), twin (2-sharing) and twin ensuite. We provide electric blankets in all our rooms on every bed for the comfort of our guests.

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Internet

Free WiFi internet access is available throughout the house.

Getting Here and Other Details

Ellel Grange

A beautiful country house in the North West of England.

Ellel Grange
Bay Horse
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 0HN
UK

View directions

01524 751651
info.grange@ellel.org

Find out more about this location

By Road

By Rail, Taxi & Bus

By Air

We are conveniently located less than a mile south of junction 33 of the M6 motorway. After leaving the motorway, take the first turn exit at the first roundabout, and then take an almost immediate first right on to our main driveway where you will see our signs.

Plan your stay

Explore the surrounding area

For guests staying on our longer term courses or who wish to plan an extended trip in the area, there is an abundance of fantastic places to see and explore.

Nearby National Parks

Ellel Grange is nestled amongst some of England’s finest and most spectacular scenery. To the north there is the exquisite Lake District National Park, home of Beatrix Potter and a walkers paradise (35 miles to Windermere). To the East of Ellel Grange there is the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with stunning limestone pavement, rolling hills and quintessential english farmland and market towns.

Historic Lancaster & The Forest of Bowland

On our own doorstep there is the historic city of Lancaster with its medieval castle and the Forest of Bowland, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Nearby Coastlands

Or you can explore some of our nearby coastlands, such as Blackpool and Lytham St Annes, with wide open beaches and victorian period promenades, or take in the stunning Morecambe Bay sunset views towards the Lake District mountains.

Local treats

For a nearby trip, why not visit The Flower Bowl at Barton Grange, the country’s largest garden centre with shops, cafe, cinema, crazy golf, bowling and curling rink! Or try Scorton Barn’s unbeatable cakes and coffee. Wallings is loved for its superb farmhouse ice cream and sundaes (beware the huge portions!). Or take a drive through the gorgeous Trough of Bowland.


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