by Julie Turner | Jun 30, 2019 | What's Happening
In our series ‘The Wells of Salvation’, we continued looking at the well at Beersheba and its role in the life of Abraham (Gen 21:22-34). This might seem an unusual story – the treaty two men made so long ago can surely have little relevance to us...
by Julie Turner | Jun 30, 2019 | What's Happening
Garry spoke this morning from Rom 12:9-21, particularly focussing on Rom 12:9 (‘hate what is evil; cling to what is good’.) It’s easy enough to hate the evil we see around us, but it’s much harder to confront the evil within our own hearts....
by Julie Turner | Jun 30, 2019 | What's Happening
In Acts 4:23, we read, ‘On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them.’ Reporting back to the church what has been happening and letting people know what is coming up...
by Julie Turner | Jun 29, 2019 | What's Happening
On one of the sunniest days of the year, members of GPCC turned up to give our building a good clean! Our thanks to all those who volunteered, especially to those who helped yesterday in preparation for today and who will finish off some of the jobs on Monday. We...
by Julie Turner | Jun 27, 2019 | What's Happening
Acts 4:32-37, like Acts 2:42-47 before this, gives us a cameo of life in the early church. It’s a very positive picture, with all the believers united (‘one in heart and mind’ Acts 4:32) Their unity is expressed in terms of their commitment to share...
by Julie Turner | Jun 27, 2019 | What's Happening
The believers gathered together to pray in Acts 4:23-31 did not simply pray for boldness. They also asked God to do miraculous things: ‘Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.’ (Acts 4:30) We need to...