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
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. Derek
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Col 3:16-17
I imagine we are all struggling with our imposed self isolation and wondering when it will end. Well this weekend, could please pray for all the families with young children who simply want to go out and play with their friends. I know they are finding things particularly difficult at present. The good news is that although our living conditions have changed, our God is still the same. He promises that when you call on Him, He will answer (Psalm 91:15). What an amazing God.
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
‘Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.’
Hebrews 13v20-21
Thank you for joining us for what is becoming our established way of ‘doing’ church whilst in lockdown. 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
‘The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.’
Exodus 14v14
Thank you for joining us for what is an unusual 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
Many people are hearing only the bad news, but from Brazil to India many men and women are turning in repentance back to God at this time, as they recognise the urgency of the times we are living in.
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega”, says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.’”
Revelation 1v8
In what ways do you see your life as a journey of discovery with God? Think about where are you on that journey. What is God revealing to you as you go along? Be assured He is walking right besides you even when you feel He isn’t!
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 second week in this Wednesday series which this time will be led by Clive who (together with Derek) will be supporting Simon in delivering this series of studies.
Dear Lord Jesus May our hearts burn with us as we walk along the road of life with you – The Light of the world. You have told us that in John 1v7 that “if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. AMEN
As most of us are self isolating at the moment, here is a question for you to think about. What made you most grateful as well as least grateful to God of the last week? No need to rush, so just take your time.
ABC News sheet 19th April 2020.pdf