This weekend we will be celebrating Pentecost when the promised Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks. Why not ask God to fill you with His Holy Spirit right now and give you the power to tell others the wonderful news of the Gospel?
This week we welcome our guest speaker, Alistair Hornal to our midweek “pulpit”. Most of you will already know Alistair as he was our moderator before Simon’s appointment. This evening we move onto our penultimate sermon in our series, “Repercussions of the resurrection”, entitled “Staring”. Simon will bring this series to a close on Sunday with his sermon based on Pentecost.
In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so our prayer is that you and your family will know Him and His great peace, in all things.
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 24, 25
Are you weighed down by the isolation blues? Well here’s a thought – this week why not “Consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). I am sure that will lift your spirits!
Thank you for joining us for what is currently our way of ‘doing’ church. I hope that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so my prayer is that you and your family will know him and his great peace, in all things. God bless you. Simon.
‘…those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.’
Isaiah 40v31
Thank you for joining us for what is an unusual way of “doing” church. We trust that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so our prayer is that you and your family will know Him and His great peace, in all things. This is our sixth week in this Wednesday series which this time will be led by Clive who (together with Derek) is supporting Simon in delivering this series of studies.
Thank you, Lord for this opportunity we have had to wait in Your presence for just a few moments to hear your voice speaking to us. Help us Lord as we seek to live through the difficult times ahead to make Bishop Richard of Chichester’s prayer our own. We pray that we may see you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly day by day”. AMEN
Thank you for joining us for what is becoming our new way of ‘doing’ church. I hope that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so my prayer is that you and your family will know him and his great peace, in all things. God bless you. Simon.
‘There is therefore no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.’
Romans 8v1
As our lockdown continues, why not take a good look out of your window today? Is there anyone to whom you could reach out to with compassion this week? Everyone is finding life difficult at present, so why not ask the Lord how you can help?
Thank you for joining us for what is becoming our new way of ‘doing’ church. I hope that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so my prayer is that you and your family will know him and his great peace, in all things. God bless you. Simon.
‘Sure and steadfast is the anchor – the anchor that holds you fast. The Lord and his hope is fixed upon you, so do not fear, for nothing and no one can pluck you out of his hand.’ Amen.
On Friday, we celebrated VE day and the Queen made a speech to mark the 75 years that have passed since the peace treaty was signed with Germany. In her speech, the Queen quoted from her father’s speech of that era when said, “We will never give up; we will never despair.” How true that is for the Christian. She also said that despite the lockdown, “Our streets are filled with love”. How wonderful if this continues and is augmented by the love of Jesus.
Thank you for joining us for what is becoming our new way of ‘doing’ church. I hope that the online service offered here will truly bless you, and that after this virus has passed, you will be able to join us as we resume our normal services and activities. In spite of what is going on at the moment, this is a time for personal growth and getting closer to God, and so my prayer is that you and your family will know him and his great peace, in all things. God bless you. Simon.
‘And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.’
1 John 5v11-12