Monthly Archives: May 2020

‘Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.’ – Acts 4.36-37 From Sam Lomas: In our Y10 – Y13s group (4:Twelve) we have been doing a series on Sunday evenings looking at New TestamentContinue reading “The encourager”

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” – Psalm 118.1 From David King: Last Sunday we had our gift day for mission. One of the mission societies with which we have a long history as a church is SAMS (the South American Mission Society). The founder of the societyContinue reading “Seeing Goodness”

‘How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the Lord has not denounced?’ -Numbers 23.8 From David King: One of the good things about reading through the Bible is that you come across things you weren’t expecting. The other day I read this verse from the accountContinue reading ““Curses!””

‘fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.’ – Hebrews 12.2 Today we suggest you watch this short encouragement from Dan who is part of the Open Doors team.  Dan willContinue reading “Endurance”

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 From Dave Atkinson: If you were able to join our livestream service last Sunday, you may remember that we started our worship with the song, “Give thanks to the Lord our God and King, his love endures forever.” [You are possibly singingContinue reading “A to Z of thanks”

‘The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.’ – Psalm 28:7 From Toni Clark: Until about 8 weeks ago I had only ever heard the word “furlough” in a church setting, in relation toContinue reading “Shielded by God”

‘This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.  If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God beContinue reading “Looking suffering Christians in the face”

‘Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always,Continue reading “Therefore go (part 2)”

‘Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always,Continue reading “Therefore go (part 1)”

“I said, ‘Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.’” – Psalm 55.6 From David King: I used to be a mean treble! I know, it doesn’t exactly fit the rugby player image, but it is true nonetheless. When I was a student at Whitgift SchoolContinue reading “Running away or to?”