Wednesday 2 April 2008
Easter Sunday
This is the last of the talks based on John's gospel, thanks to all who have commented so far and we look forward to hearing from you at our new blog. See above for details.
Thursday 20 March 2008
Thursday 13 March 2008
Jesus, Peter, Pilate and The Cross John 18 & 19
As we approach this special time of the year perhaps our thoughts are drawn to what Jesus did by going to the cross. Below is the passage from Frank Peretti's novel Piercing the Darkness which I read on Sunday. I like the way it describes the relationship between us The Cross and what Jesus did on it.
I could see that cross so clearly just as it must have looked on that bare forlorn hill 2000 years ago and I was flat on my face before it, so weighed down with my wrongs, my boasts my choices my self.
All I could do was lie there reaching out to that rough piece of wood like a drowning man reaches for a life line and grabbing hold for my very life. I had nothing to offer him, no incentive at all for Him to forgive me, not the slightest item of value with which to barter or cajole. All I had was what I was.
But He accepted me, my offering nothing more that myself was accepted I was what he had always wanted in the first place and he received me. He lifted the load from my heart and I could feel it go, I could sense it rushing up to that cross. I felt so light as though I would be carried away by the slightest breeze.
I was able to raise my head and saw the closing of our transaction; a trickle of blood running down the wood. The payment. I am free. I am ransomed. I am like a slave set free who was born a slave and never knew what freedom was like.
I want to get to know this Jesus who has ransomed me. We’ve only just met.
Piercing the Darkness: Frank Peretti
Sunday 2 March 2008
A lesson from geese
Having just seen this power point for the first time it was well worth the wait. Thanks to Anita for bringing it to our attention.
Thursday 28 February 2008
Monday 25 February 2008
I can handle it - John 17
Having a few technical hitches at the moment meaning I can't handle getting Roys slideshow from Sunday to load properly. Bear with me I'll get there in the end (I hope).
Sunday 17 February 2008
Starlings Ballet
This is the video put together by Graeme that shows the ballet of the starlings. It was helping us to think how we could relate to each other and how the dance is not dependent on one person but the whole being orchestrated by God.
Monday 4 February 2008
Lords Prayers
The Lord's prayers written below have been supplied by Richard to read on them just double click and it should open a new window with them at a size that isn't optically challenging.
A collection of Lord prayers
"You who made and love my unseen inner self,
Are wonderful beyond understanding.
Do your stuff here with us;
Ensure we have what we need,
Don't let us do anything stupid,
but when we do look kindly on us,and help us do the same to others,
Keep us safe from harm;
For it is all yours - everything
For always."
Sunday 3 February 2008
Sunday 20 January 2008
John 13&14
If you heard Roy's talk today you'll know he said there was a lot going on in these two chapters so the power point is below to help you think a bit more about what was said and if you missed the talk look out for the podcast - see side menu.
Thursday 17 January 2008
Wednesday 9 January 2008
A New Years Prayer
Roy's talk this week will be on the above rather than John so that we finish with the resurrection on Easter Sunday and not the week before, good planning! So, you could post some of your own New Year prayers to share, here's one I found and liked.
May God make your year a happy one!
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.
John 13 & 14 on the 20th of Jan
May God make your year a happy one!
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead.
John 13 & 14 on the 20th of Jan
Saturday 5 January 2008
Back to John after the Christmas break
Week 6 Chapters 11 & 12 - see below for the information on this week as the original talk was postponed due to drain problems.
The talk (outlined below in the slide show) will focus on chapter 11 therefore why not read chapter 12 and let us know your thoughts through this blog.
As before you are welocome to comment on anything you see here or hear on a Sunday morning. Remember Sunday talks are now available as podcasts - visit our website by following the links on the right.
The talk (outlined below in the slide show) will focus on chapter 11 therefore why not read chapter 12 and let us know your thoughts through this blog.
As before you are welocome to comment on anything you see here or hear on a Sunday morning. Remember Sunday talks are now available as podcasts - visit our website by following the links on the right.
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