by Julie Turner | Dec 7, 2021 | What's Happening
The ‘V’ of ‘Advent’ reminds us of the value God places upon people. One of the most famous Bible verses tells us, ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ (John 3:16) Christmas...
by Julie Turner | Dec 6, 2021 | What's Happening
On our last day looking at devotion, Advent is a reminder that patience and faithfulness matter in God’s kingdom. God Himself is faithful to us: Heb 10:23 says, ‘he who promised is faithful.’ The faithfulness of God is seen at Christmas-time: God had promised a...
by Julie Turner | Dec 5, 2021 | What's Happening
Christmas carols are an integral part of the Christmas season, but it can be hard for children sometimes to understand the vocabulary in them or what they are trying to teach. The classic carol ‘Joy To The World’ contains some important truths about...
by Julie Turner | Dec 5, 2021 | What's Happening
The second Sunday in Advent focuses on peace and Dave spoke this morning from John 14:27-29. Jesus spoke to His disciples promising to give them His peace. Even though the crucifixion lay immediately ahead of Him, Jesus could still speak of (and demonstrate) peace. He...
by Julie Turner | Dec 5, 2021 | What's Happening
I’m always struck by Luke 2:7 when I re-read the Christmas story: ‘She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them.’ No room in a heaving Bethlehem overrun with descendants of David returning to...
by Julie Turner | Dec 5, 2021 | What's Happening
For me, devotion is often allied to faithfulness and perseverance. I see it in the Mum who gets up yet again in the night to deal with a crying child, even though she is beyond weary herself. I see it in the Dad who goes out to work in all weathers to provide for his...
