Author Archives: St Patrick's Church

‘The Joy of the Lord is your strength’ – Nehemiah 8.12 From Helen Machell This month started very differently to how it is now.  It turned cold, it was the earliest I have put the heating on, I had been discouraged about a lot of things, including the small ones, not sleeping – I wasContinue reading “Joy”

Tell Archippus: ‘See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.’ Colossians 4.17 From David King I came across this verse in my quiet time recently. It is one of those lovely parts of Paul’s letters in which he mentions some of the individuals he knows at the church. It’sContinue reading “Completion”

‘But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.’ – Philippians 2.22 From Sam Lomas: I wonder whether there is a particular person in your life who has encouraged you or helped you to get better at something?  MaybeContinue reading “Like father like son”

Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel – Ephesians 6.19 From David King: I am so grateful for those of you who, in the week, pray for the person who will be preaching the following Sunday (orContinue reading “Praying for the Preacher”

‘The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.’ – Isaiah 40.8 From Toni Clark: I love the Autumn, there is nothing better than a crisp cold sunny day around this time of year when the sky is clear and bright and the trees still have most of theirContinue reading “Autumn”

‘I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.’ – Genesis 9.13 From Helen Machell: Whilst out running recently it seemed somewhat grey, overcast with a few patches of blue sky and sun intertwined.  For me this seemed like the perfect conditions toContinue reading “Promises”

So David prayed, ‘Lord, turn Ahithophel’s counsel into foolishness.’ 2 Samuel 15.31-34 From David King “With great power comes great responsibility” – these wise words are sometimes known as the “Peter Parker principle”. Its origins lie in the collected works of the great 20th century philosopher Peter Parker – otherwise known as Spiderman… I wantContinue reading “Safe to take action”

“Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens” – Psalm 119.89 From Dave Atkinson: I’m currently reading through the Bible in a year and, this time, I’m using a different approach. It’s a reading plan by a 19th Century minister, Robert Murray M’Cheyne. I am really enjoying it. Do please ask meContinue reading “Relevant truth”

‘Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.’ – James 5.7 From Sam Lomas: I don’t know about you, but when someone tells me to be patient, I often feel like banging my headContinue reading “Patience”

“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” – John 10:10 About International Needs Our Vision: All families will have access to basic resources freeing them from hunger, fear and poverty, so that each family member can live a life that allows them to develop their full potential. OurContinue reading “International Needs”