Shropshire Hills Mennonite Bible Conference
Invitation
We have received, and give you the following invitation to the 2026 Shropshire Bible Conference, hosted by UK Mennonite Ministries, also called the Shropshire Hills Mennonite church, located in Craven Arms, Shropshire, England. A printable version is here
You are invited to our 19th annual
Bible Conference
4 - 6 December 2026, Lord Willing
Cefn Lea Park, Dolfor, Newtown,
Powys, Wales, SY16 4AJ
Hosted by Shropshire Hills Mennonite Church
Registration
Please register with us at:
UK Mennonite Ministries 44 Shrewsbury Road Craven Arms SY7 9PY
Tel: 01588 680113 Email: info@shropshiremennonite.co.uk
Details
Cefn Lea will provide some of the meals, but our church community will be providing the meals for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch.
There are several children’s groups for ages four to twelve years old on Saturday. As usual, we expect those who attend the Bible Conference to be involved in all the worship sessions, if at all possible, including children.
Rod & Staff and other publications will be offered for sale on Friday and Saturday, by Shepherd Hills Christian Books.
Our cost is £90 for standard chalets and £108 for ensuite, per adult, for the weekend. Children under age 14 are 25-100% less, according to age. We try to cover the costs by taking up a freewill offering during the conference, thereby helping one another. Please do not stay at home just because you cannot afford the full amount.
Duvets and pillows are provided. Sheets, pillow cases and towels can be hired from reception, or you may bring your own.
We hope you are able to join us. Please register as soon as possible. It helps us with our planning. God bless!
Musings
Perhaps this year’s program does not seem to have a clear theme. However, there is an underlying study of human relationships in the teaching.
Think of the vivacity that emotion adds to our relationships. But it can also add a dark and even dangerous complexity to life. How do we maintain emotions that are beautiful?
God intends for human relationships to include being a member of His family. Is that real or only an illusion we try to nourish in our minds?
We have several messages centred on marriage, a relationship that is potentially a foretaste of the eternal relationship with our Bridegroom. But sadly marriage can also be a bitter experience. Does God really intend for marriage to be permanent?
Two messages can help our youth prepare for marriage. But also, they are intended to help parents realize how good parenting includes preparing our children to leave father and mother and cleave to a new relationship. Are we as parents providing fellowship and friendships where that can properly develop? How much does a church home or lack of it affect the future homes of our children?
A brother will share his testimony of the realities of losing a loved one. Death finally ends human relationships in this life. The journey of grief is painful, but it is a journey that too is a gift from God.
A critical requirement for godly relationships is nonresistant love. Jesus teaches us how and gives us a perfect example of this lovely way to live. Finally, who are the chosen and heirs of the glory of God’s grace? The assurance of a relationship with our heavenly Father is the foundation for healthy relationships both now and for eternity.
Friday evening
4.00 Arrival & Welcome
5.30 Dinner
7.00 Singing & Devotions
7.30 The Beauty of Human Emotion Marvin Beachy
Saturday morning
8.30 Breakfast
9.30 Singing & Devotions
10.00 A Biblical View of Church Membership Rodney Witmer
10.45 Break
11.15 The Permanence of Marriage John Zimmerman
1.00 Lunch
Saturday afternoon
2.45 Singing
3.00 Marriage, Are You Ready? Arland Eberly
3.45 Break
4.15 Courtship, Will God Lead You? Marvin Beachy
Saturday evening
6.00 Dinner
7.30 Youth Choir
Testimony Rodney Witmer
Sunday morning
8.30 Breakfast
10.00 Singing & Devotions
10.20 Nonresistant Love Paul Martin
11.05 Who Are the Elect? Rodney Witmer
1.00 Lunch
Farewells