by Julie Turner | Jul 3, 2016 | What's Happening
This morning, Mark looked at Gen 49:1-28, Jacob’s last words to his twelve sons. Jacob was, like Joseph, a dreamer who spoke prophetically on more than one occasion; in this chapter, even though he is close to death, he still speaks prophetic words which had...
by Julie Turner | Jul 3, 2016 | What's Happening
A buttress is ‘a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to support it; a source of defence or support.’ Some buttresses are very elaborate, especially those known as ‘flying buttresses’ which slant from a separate column, typically...
by Julie Turner | Jul 1, 2016 | What's Happening
Today we had a sneak preview into some of the activities that will be going on at the Community Open Day next Saturday. The day is sure to be lots of fun for little ones (and judging by the size, not-so-little ones too!) To find out more, you’ll have to come...
by Julie Turner | Jun 30, 2016 | What's Happening
Paul constantly urges believers to grow up. In 1 Cor 14:20, he says, ‘Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults’ (see also Eph 4:11-16). We are not to be gullible or ignorant about evil (2 Cor...
by Julie Turner | Jun 30, 2016 | What's Happening
Paul tells us that spiritual gifts are given to the church ‘for the common good’ (1 Cor 12:7) and expands on that in 1 Cor 14:3 by saying that they should build up, encourage and comfort the church. Building up (strengthening, edification) is a common theme in...
