by Julie Turner | May 7, 2016 | What's Happening
Prayer is such a vital part of every Christian’s life and in the Lord’s Prayer we are taught to pray for God’s kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. (Matt 6:10) The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have launched an...
by Julie Turner | May 6, 2016 | What's Happening
Don’t forget the AGM tomorrow (Saturday 7th May) at 6 p.m. This is an opportunity to look back on the past year and look ahead to all that is in store for us as a church, so do come along if you are able. We’ll have cake and tea/ coffee as well! Please...
by Julie Turner | May 5, 2016 | What's Happening
In celebrating diversity and unity (1 Cor 12:12-31), Paul reminds us that there are many different roles and functions within any church. The ‘lists’ of gifts here (apostles, prophets, teachers, miracle workers, gifts of healings) obviously reflect the Corinthians’...
by Julie Turner | May 5, 2016 | What's Happening
Paul’s reference to the diversity of body parts (1 Cor 12:12-31) is a vivid reminder that diversity is everywhere. We see it in the animal kingdom, with animals categorised in different ways (carnivores, herbivores, birds, reptiles etc.) and then within categories a...
by Julie Turner | May 5, 2016 | What's Happening
Paul’s discussion of the church as a body (1 Corinthians 12:12-31) reminds us that there is unity in diversity. The Godhead mirrors this perfectly; Jesus said ‘I and the Father are one’ (Jn 10:30) and prayed for His followers to know the same kind of unity (see John...
