by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
In our alphabet series, ‘The A-Z of Christian Faith’, tonight we looked at ‘J is for Jesus.’ Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, the pioneer and perfecter of faith’ (Heb 12:2), the ‘Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End’ (Rev...
by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
The prayer said in Anglican churches today (Stir Up Sunday, the last Sunday before Advent) talks about asking God to stir us: “Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may...
by Julie Turner | Nov 20, 2016 | What's Happening
Those of you who have been to Church of England services at this time of year or who are fans of the Radio 4 programme ‘The Archers’ may know that today is Stir Up Sunday. Stir Up Sunday is the name given to the last Sunday before Advent, and it’s traditionally the...
by Julie Turner | Nov 19, 2016 | What's Happening
‘With God all things are possible.’ (Matt 19:26) As we prepare for Christmas, the arrival of a Saviour by impossible means (a virgin giving birth), I’ve been listening to Chris Tomlin’s new album ‘Never Lose Sight.’ So far (bearing...
by Julie Turner | Nov 18, 2016 | What's Happening
Today has been a day for celebrating the diversity and variety of people’s creative talents. At the Furlong Road Methodist Church’s day of prayer, the focus was on Advent, looking at different Biblical passages and meditating on these at different...
by Julie Turner | Nov 17, 2016 | What's Happening
In 1 Cor 16:5-12, Paul discusses his plans with the Corinthians, plans which included overseeing the administration of the collection they were making for the church in Jerusalem. It’s clear from 2 Corinthians that these plans didn’t work out exactly as he...
