Church news for the week beginning 30th June 2019

Today’s Talk Today we have Peter Blencowe preaching on the topic ‘Thanksgiving and Prayer ‘ from Colossians chapter 1, verses 1 to 14. New Mini-Series Next week we welcome Grahame Scarratt, who will be begin a 4 week mini-series on the Old Testament book of Joel. Real Kids Day On Monday 22nd July it’s our … Read more

Thanksgiving and Prayer

THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERColossians 1:1-14Peter Blencowe • 30th June 2019 For the Community of Faith (2-4a) God’s holy people (v.2a) Faithful (v.2b) Faith (v.4a) For the Community of Love (v.4b)   Love For the Community of Hope (v.5-8)  Hope For the Community that Works (v.9-14) God’s Will (v.9b) God’s Way (v.10-14) – – – – – … Read more

God’s Holy People in Colossae

THE CITY To study Paul’s letter to the church at Colossae is to look at the life and times of a Christian group in present day Turkey! Colossae is the crossroads for travellers coming from nearby Laodicea and Hierapolis (2:1, 4:13) or, even from Ephesus. Once famous for its wool, by the time of Paul, … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 30th June 2019

For the month of June, we will be encouraged by God’s word as we welcome guest preachers from our own congregation. This Sunday we have Peter Blencowe preaching on the topic ‘Thanksgiving and Prayer ‘ from Colossians chapter 1, verses 1 to 14. So, please come and join us at either 10am or 5pm. Or if you … Read more

Church news for the week beginning 23rd June 2019

Today’s Talk Today we have Andy Peters preaching on the topic ‘Will you compromise in the face of persecution?’ from Acts chapter 4 verses 1 to 22. Next Week’s Talk Next week Peter Blencowe will be preaching on the topic ‘Thanksgiving and Prayer ‘ from Colossians chapter 1, verses 1 to 14. Parish Council Our Parish … Read more

Will you compromise in the face of persecution?

Will you compromise in the face of persecution?Acts 4: 1-22Andy Peters • 23rd June 2019 Arrest / Jail / background (verses  1-4) Who was at the trial? (verses 5 & 6) The accusation and defence  (verses 7-12) The courts dilemma (verses 13-17) No compromise (verses 19-21) Download a copy of this as a PDF from … Read more

No Compromise

The talk for this Sunday is entitled “Will you compromise in the face of persecution?”.  I looked on the web sites of Barnabas Fund and Open Doors for examples to add some weight to my talk but was overwhelmed by the amount of relevant content. I have Egyptian Christian friends who still have family living … Read more

Coming up this Sunday 23rd June 2019

For the month of June, we will be encouraged by God’s word as we welcome guest preachers from our own congregation. This Sunday we have Andy Peters preaching on the topic ‘Will you compromise in the face of persecution?’ from Acts chapter 4 verses 1 to 22. We’re also looking forward to celebrating ‘CMS Sunday’ … Read more

The rise and the rise of David

The rise and the rise of David1 Samuel 18:1 – 16Paul Hall • 16th June 2019 (10am service) a. Saul ‘adopts’ David (18:2) b. Jonathan ‘adopts’ David (18: 1 – 4) c. The people ‘adopt’ David (18: 5 – 16) Download a copy of this as a PDF from here: The rise and the rise … Read more