A Living Legacy

When my son was small, he adored Star Trek: The Next Generation, a new take on a much beloved old series. At a dedication service, we inevitably think about the next generation, and tonight we looked at the idea of ‘a living legacy’ – what are we...

Esther’s Dedication

Today’s evening service was a dedication service for Esther. Friends came from all over the UK to help with preparations for this event, making the community room look very different: Other friends worked hard to make a unique dedication cake: A practical...

God’s In Control

Mark left us with various quotes to ponder: I’m reminded also of the song ‘Just Be Held’ by Casting Crowns with its line ‘Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place’, and Jeremy Camp’s song ‘Walk By...

Joseph’s Hyperblessings

Mark continued his series on Joseph this morning, speaking about the blessings Jacob gave him before he died (Gen 49:22-26). These were abundant blessings indeed – hyperblessings, as Mark called them (reminiscent of hyperdrives and hyperactivity, indicating...

Show Your Appreciation

One way of cultivating thankfulness (and I do believe that spiritual growth requires a lot of cultivation – whilst I may hate gardening in the natural realm, I’m learning that there’s no substitute for regular pruning, weeding and cultivating in the spiritual realm!)...

Further updates

It has been a busy week at church at all the usual groups. Keep on praying for the Monday night youth club, which has seen over 40 children attend in recent weeks, and for the Parent & Toddler group on Friday mornings, where we have over 12 babies and toddlers and...