by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
Jesus is the human name by which God the Son is known. Nowadays, numbers seem to be the chief way of identifying people (passport numbers, driving licences, NHS numbers, Unique Learner Numbers for pupils and so on), but in the Bible, we see the significance of names...
by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
In our alphabet series, ‘The A-Z of Christian Faith’, tonight we looked at ‘J is for Jesus.’ Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, the pioneer and perfecter of faith’ (Heb 12:2), the ‘Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End’ (Rev...
by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
The prayer said in Anglican churches today (Stir Up Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent) talks about asking God to stir us: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may...
by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
Those of you who have been to Church of England services at this time of year or who are fans of the Radio 4 programme ‘The Archers’ may know that today is Stir Up Sunday. Stir Up Sunday is the name given to the last Sunday before Advent, and it’s traditionally the...
by Julie Turner | Nov 19, 2016 | What's Happening
‘With God all things are possible.’ (Matt 19:26) As we prepare for Christmas, the arrival of a Saviour by impossible means (a virgin giving birth), I’ve been listening to Chris Tomlin’s new album ‘Never Lose Sight.’ So far (bearing...
