The Call (R V Williams)
October 4, 2017
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:
Such a Way, as gives us breath:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife:
Such a Life, as killeth death … More The Call (R V Williams)
Tag: Jesus
Encountering God
October 2, 2017
‘Daddy,‘ said a little girl one day, ‘Where does God live?’ ‘God lives everywhere,’ came the reply. She lifted her Dad’s empty coffee cup from the table. ‘Well, is he in this cup?’ ‘I suppose he must be in the cup!’, replied her father. She dropped her hand straight down to cover the rim. ‘Got him!’, she shouted … More Encountering God
Harvest 2017
October 1, 2017
Today is our Harvest Festival, in which Rev Deborah encouraged us to have a “Harvest of Talents”. In place of a formal sermon, she offered this story and reflection: …after which the Sunday School Singers sang this song of gratitude for all that we have in the world: Sunday School then led us in prayers … More Harvest 2017
There is no Pecking Order in the Kingdom of God
September 28, 2017
I wonder if anyone played the game of careers as a child? It was a board game, a bit like monopoly, although instead of buying property, as you moved around the board you followed different occupations, which would bring you happiness, money or fame. You set your own goals at the beginning, and won by being the first to achieve them. It gave a very simple message – life is a competition, success is what matters … More There is no Pecking Order in the Kingdom of God
…happily ever after
September 13, 2017
On Wednesday 13 September 2017 Rev Caroline based this sermon on the Beatitudes. Put the kettle on and have a listen here … More …happily ever after
Oh My Goodness
September 7, 2017
Have you ever had any of those ‘Oh my goodness’ moments? ‘What on earth have I done!’
Both Elijah and Peter in our readings today certainly had an ‘oh my goodness’ moment – big style … More Oh My Goodness
Using God’s Gifts in Service of Others
August 28, 2017
Every year, actress Whoopi Goldberg co-hosts the American version of Comic Relief in aid of the homeless. It is one of many charitable commitments that she has. In an interview (Reader’s Digest) she was asked why she gives so much of her time to charitable work, she replied: … More Using God’s Gifts in Service of Others
The Canaanite Woman
August 23, 2017
This morning Canon Warner reflected on the messages to be found in the encounter Jesus had with the Canaanite woman, described in Matthew 15:10-28. You can listen again here … More The Canaanite Woman
Transfiguration
August 8, 2017
We heard this sermon from our Reader Christine on Sunday 6 August 2017.
Transfiguration – a dictionary definition says; a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state.
I don’t think we could describe Jesus’ transfiguration any better, but explaining it is a bit more difficult … More Transfiguration
A Maze of Parables
July 26, 2017
This sermon was given by Rev Deborah on Wednesday 26 July 2017. Put the kettle on and have a listen … More A Maze of Parables
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