by Julie Turner | Dec 21, 2023 | What's Happening
James offers us a different perspective on joy when he writes, ‘Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.’ (James 1:2-3) Most of us balk at this...
by Julie Turner | Dec 20, 2023 | What's Happening
Today at GPCC we will be celebrating: it’s our final Parent & Toddler party this morning and then we’re having a Christmas afternoon tea in the afternoon. As with all celebrations, work and joy go hand in hand. We will be making sandwiches, preparing food, setting...
by Julie Turner | Dec 18, 2023 | What's Happening
I firmly believe that the pathway to joy is lined with the daily discipline of giving thanks. Paul says, ‘Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:18) He goes even further in Ephesians 5:20, saying, ‘always...
by Julie Turner | Dec 17, 2023 | What's Happening
The song ‘Miracle In The Town’ contains the lyrics: ‘Two thousand years ago, In a town that we all know, Underneath the brightest star, People came from near and far. Little did they realise That right before their very eyes, A miracle was happening in the...
by Julie Turner | Dec 17, 2023 | What's Happening
We had a lovely time at our carol service tonight, with the children singing so well! They performed two songs from ‘Bethlehem Ballroom’ by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey, ‘Miracle In The Town’ and ‘Shepherd Salsa’ and we enjoyed...
by Julie Turner | Dec 17, 2023 | What's Happening
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus, it’s worth remembering that He is the Word who is God (see John 1:1-5).He was there at the beginning and was involved in creation; the Word is God, who could make something from nothing (something even the most...
