Monthly Archives: November 2020

“The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.” Psalm 103.6 From David King Last Sunday we saw how, in and of ourselves, we have no significance. Compared to the universe we are so small and our lives are so brief. But, because of his love for us, God has given us a significanceContinue reading “A Problem for Atheism”

‘Indeed, the body does not consist of one member but of many.’ – 1 Cor 12:14 (NRSV) From James Griffin:  I wonder if you’ve ever been on a long ramble, like the annual St Pats’ walk from Oaks Park to Box Hill? Try and picture the scene. A large group of mixed ages with varying levelsContinue reading “In it together”

‘As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honour.’ – Ecclesiastes 10.1 By Martin Hayward There are hundreds of phrases in the English language which have their roots in the Bible. One which we all use but which, until recently, I had not realised comes from the OldContinue reading “A fly in the ointment”

‘When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight’ – Jeremiah 15.16 From Dave Atkinson: When I was young, and lived at home, my mum frequently said that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Before I could get out of the front door, I knew thatContinue reading “Have you eaten?”

“The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love” Psalm 33.18 From David King Hasn’t it been wonderful to hear the encouraging news about the vaccine. Not only does it hold out the hope of a swifter end to lockdown and better protection for the most vulnerable,Continue reading “In vaccine we trust?”

On Sunday we watched the first in a series of difficult questions put to David relating to our CentreForward project. Here is that video as a reminder and catch up for those who missed it. Read: Mark 12.41-44 ‘Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their moneyContinue reading “CentreForward: Difficult Questions”

‘Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’ – John 15:13 From Sam Lomas: Tomorrow marks 102 years since the end of the First World War.  11 November has become the day each year on which we remember those who have served in conflicts.  This is the storyContinue reading “Rev. Herbert Pugh”

“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” – Psalm 42.2 From Sam Lomas: Today marks the start of Lockdown Two.  Although we may feel a little better prepared this time around, I am sure that for many, the return of increased restrictions brings with it immense difficulties. Continue reading “I will yet praise Him”

“They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.” Acts 14. 21-22 From Dave Atkinson: In Acts 13.2, Luke (the writer of Acts) tells us that Paul and Barnabas hadContinue reading “Courage to return”