by Julie Turner | Jun 25, 2020 | What's Happening
It’s clear that Paul and Barnabas debated what to do about the matter of taking John Mark with them or not for some time and we may feel it frustrating that they could not ultimately agree and so decided to go their separate ways. (Acts 15:36-41) Paul clearly felt...
by Julie Turner | Jun 25, 2020 | What's Happening
Disagreements within the church can be painful and divisive. The Bible does not attempt to gloss over disagreements or pretend they never happen. In Acts 15:36-41 we see a painful disagreement (‘sharp disagreement’ has been translated by Tom Wright as a ‘huge row’)...
by Julie Turner | Jun 25, 2020 | What's Happening
One of the fascinating aspects of the book of Acts is how we see people introduced and growing in both grace and responsibilities. Some of these people are sketched in detail (we learn a lot about Stephen in the opening chapters before his death, for example); others...
by Julie Turner | Jun 25, 2020 | What's Happening
Paul’s second missionary journey started because he wanted to re-visit the towns where he had preached the word of the Lord and see how the new believers were doing. (Acts 15:36) In that sense, he was not simply a pioneer or evangelist; he also cared about the ongoing...
by Julie Turner | Jun 23, 2020 | What's Happening
We have taken the opportunity while the building is closed to have some decorating done. Local firm DW Painter has decorated the worship room and foyer and returned this week to paint the three toilets, corridor and vestry (which was affected by a leak from a...
