by Julie Turner | Jun 16, 2023 | What's Happening
Allegory is a literary device in which a story points to a hidden or symbolic parallel meaning. The story is enjoyable and complete in its own right, but it points to something else at the same time: Bunyan’s ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ and C. S. Lewis’s ‘The Chronicles of...
by Julie Turner | Jun 11, 2023 | What's Happening
Garry spoke tonight on Christian bravery. Christians are often portrayed as wimps, followers of the ‘meek and mild’ Jesus who must always turn the other cheek, no matter what happens. Isaiah 43:1-2 reminds us, though, that God has promised to be with us in...
by Julie Turner | Jun 11, 2023 | What's Happening
We often talk about ‘raising the roof’ with celebrations (think of all the Manchester City fans last night as their team claimed the treble by winning the UEFA Champions League as well as the Premier League and FA Cup this year), but this morning we looked at how...
by Julie Turner | Jun 10, 2023 | What's Happening
Today we had the privilege of attending a 90th birthday party for Brenda, who attends our evening services and is also a member of Furlong Road Methodist Church. It was wonderful to spend some time with her and to see all her friends and family together.
by Julie Turner | Jun 10, 2023 | What's Happening
Dave spoke last Sunday from Acts 3:1-10, the tale of a miraculous healing. Peter and John, transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, healed a man whose life was a human tragedy. His physical needs had prevented him from playing and working; he was limited in so...
by Julie Turner | May 28, 2023 | What's Happening
Last year, as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, over 3000 beacons were lit in various parts of the world. Thousands of beacons were lit by communities, charities and different groups throughout the regions of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and...
