Beds of roses

In my last sermon, I mentioned Christopher Marlowe’s poem ‘The Passionate Shepherd to his love’:”Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove That valleys, groves, hills, and fields, Woods or steepy mountain yields.And we will sit...

Igor in London

Not content with visiting Oxford, Igor decided to venture further afield to the capital (timing his arrival to coincide with the celebration of the birth of the royal baby! – note the elegant bow tie he is wearing in his effort to be suave and respectful!)Igor...

Igor’s on the move!

Garry was not the only one with a birthday this week. Many of you may remember that Igor was his birthday present from Mark last year, so technically, yesterday was also Igor’s birthday! (see Joy? if you want the back history as to why the pastor of our church...

Healthy minds

As we pray for healing and wholeness this month, last night’s sermon looked at the question of healthy minds. Following on from recent Bible studies, Garry looked at the way we think – using the analogy of paths we follow – and encouraged us to be...

The blessings produced by trials

‘We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.’ (Rom 5:3-5 TNIV) James tells us...