by Julie Turner | Jun 23, 2019 | What's Happening
When Paul speaks about the use of the gifts of the Spirit in 1 Cor 14, he was trying to advise a church whose use of these gifts was somewhat chaotic: everyone bringing songs, prophecies, words of knowledge and so on in a manner which did not allow for people to hear,...
by Julie Turner | Jun 23, 2019 | What's Happening
The gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Cor 12:1-11 and further discussed in 1 Cor 14:1-40) are given by God for the building up of the church. We need God’s Holy Spirit to give us these gifts as we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit and move ever further and...
by Julie Turner | Jun 23, 2019 | What's Happening
In magnetic theory, opposite poles attract, but as we looked at Psalm 73 this morning, we discovered that this is a psalm which deals with opposites and it matters very much which side we are attracted to! 1. Confusion and Clarity The psalm begins with Asaph in...
by Julie Turner | Jun 23, 2019 | What's Happening
The ‘Toy Story’ series of films has been part of my life for the past 24 years and the characters in these films have become like family to me. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Slinky Dog, Porky, Rex, Mr and Mrs Potatohead and Bo-Peep are all old friends, and just...
by Julie Turner | Jun 22, 2019 | What's Happening
Last night I had the privilege of attending a concert to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Barnsley Youth Choir. Founded in 2009 by Keith Norton and Mat Wright, the choir has grown to international fame and is a registered charity run by volunteers that seeks to...
