What’s Happening
David’s Death
At our Bible study tonight, we looked at the death of David after forty years as king (see 1 Kings 2:1-12, 1 Chron 29:26-30). This is the end of an era (if not quite the end of our studies, as we will be looking at the psalms of David next time!) - and as we know from...
Called By Name
It was lovely to have Joy Gascoigne from Grimethorpe Pentecostal Church with us today. She spoke from Isaiah 43:1, where God tells us He has called us by name; we are His. God knows us and loves us and wants us; we are chosen by Him. It's easy to apply this verse to...
More Than Conquerors
Paul says in Romans 8:37 that we are more than conquerors through Christ who loves us. Most of us do not particularly feel like conquerors or victors, but in Christ, we can thrive and not merely survive. It's not because of our own strength or skill or ability,...
Talking Point
Paid On The Nail
Graham Kendrick captures the value of an individual in this song: 'Is a rich man worth more than a poor man? A stranger worth less than a friend? Is a baby worth more than an old man? Your beginning worth more than your end? Is a president worth more than his...
Celebrity Culture
Garry's 'Talking Point' sermon tonight looked at the subject of celebrity culture. Celebrities seem to enjoy incredible importance and influence in the Western world, be they film stars, sportspeople, talent show winners or Internet celebrities. Their fame,wealth and...
Talking Point: Immigration (2)
The Bible has much to say about foreigners living in the land of God's people, with the laws applying to both native born and foreigners equally (Numbers 15:13-16; see also Lev 18:26, Lev 24:16). Foreigners were to be treated well (see Lev 19:10,34; Lev 25:35). Lest...
How We Got Here
Comments
During the Open Day, we had a 'visitors' book' in which visitors could write their comments about the church refurbishment. Here are some of the comments that were written:"An excellent example of the Church working with and for the community - WELL DONE." (Deputy...
After the evening meeting
After the evening meeting ended, we returned to the community hall to finish the buffet and to chat with people.Proof that people who had been here all day were still smiling by the end!The clock shows we've been there over twelve hours!Chatting with friends who have...
Community consultation
One of the aims of the Open Day was to consult with the community about what people want to see in the new building. We had a 'suggestions table' where people could write their suggestions and ideas for activities and the leadership of the church will look at how we...