by Julie Turner | May 3, 2018 | What's Happening
At the risk of repeating myself, Ps 78: 4-7 may be described as my mission statement. ‘We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. 5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel,...
by Julie Turner | May 3, 2018 | What's Happening
The Bible is a tremendously honest and reassuring book. It does not paint a picture of perfect people, never making mistakes. The greatest saints are portrayed as fallible people: Abraham lying, David committing adultery and murder, Samson giving in to temptation,...
by Julie Turner | May 3, 2018 | What's Happening
Psalm 78 is a historical psalm written by Asaph, a Levite chosen to lead worship (1 Chronicles 6:39, 1 Chronicles 15:17) during the reign of David (1 Chron 16:27). Described by Hezekiah in 2 Chron 29:30 as a ‘seer’, this gifted musician and poet wrote 12 of the...
by Julie Turner | Apr 29, 2018 | What's Happening
The phrase ‘it’s a dead cert’ is a horse-racing term meaning something is sure and certain, perhaps even a foregone conclusion. It seems an odd phrase, for ‘dead’ generally has negative connotations and ‘cert’...
by Julie Turner | Apr 29, 2018 | What's Happening
In the UK there have been lots of items for sale with variations on the war-time slogan ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ This morning’s service looked at some advice Isaiah gave in Is 7:4: ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be...
by Julie Turner | Apr 28, 2018 | What's Happening
We’re very pleased that Fredrick & Reeba will be with us next weekend and will be taking part in both meetings on Sunday 6th May. It will be wonderful to hear news about what is happening in India and how God is moving in Bangalore and other areas. Do come...