Boats
This week is John is exploring refugees and the bible? Why is God so often shown as the defender of the vulnerable? What does the story of Jesus calming the storm have to do with refugees? What does justice for refugees look like? Readings: Micah 6:1-9, Mark 4:35-41
Keeping it Real
Readings Micah 3: 5-12 Matthew 23: 1-12
Are you seeking Jesus?
Readings Psalm 119Matthew 11:28-30
Finding True Joy in Walking with Christ
Readings Philippians 3: 1-14Luke 10: 17-20
Befriending
Readings Psalm 23: 1-6Mark 4: 30-32
The Rabbi’s Yoke
This morning we are celebrating vocation sunday. John asks, what does it mean to have a vocation in the church today?
Still Surprised by the Spirit
Readings John 15: 26-7, 16: 4-15Acts 2: 1-21
The Ascension
Can you imagine what is must have been like for those who witnessed this amazing event – Jesus ascending to heaven? Readings Acts 1: 1-11Luke 24: 44-53
Abide in my Love
Readings Psalm 98John 15: 9-17
Journeying
This week John explores the story of Philip and the Ethiopian and asks the question. ‘What’s to stop us on this journey?’ Reading John 15:1-8Acts 8: 26-40
The Good Shepherd
This week we have a bible study around the story of the Good Shepherd.
Peace be with you
Jesus appeared to his bewildered and frightened disciples with a greeting ‘peace be with you’ and then shared food with them. We can only begin to imagine the wonder felt by the disciples! Deacon Richard reflects on Jesus appearing to the disciples, with music from the Bell Road Band. Readings Psalm 4Luke 24: 36-48
The Surprise and The Promise
In a bumper service including a baptism, confirmation, transfer of membership and communion Rev. Adam reflects on “The Surprise and The Promise” of Easter. Readings Mark 16: 1-8
Till We Cast Our Crowns Before Thee
Reading Mark 11: 1-11
Changed from Glory into Glory
Readings Jeremiah 31: 31-34John 12: 20-33
Finish Thy New Creation
Readings Numbers 21: 4-9 John 3: 14-21
Pure and Spotless, May We Be
Readings John 2:13-221 Corinthians: 1:18-25
Unseen – You Are The God Who Sees Me
Reading Genesis 16:1-16John 3:14-21
Unbounded Love
Readings Genesis 9:8-17Mark 1: 9-15
The Nature of God
Readings Mark 1: 29-39Luke 15: 11-32
Wine of Life
Reading John 2:1-11
Covenant
Reading John 1: 43-51
Nudges
Readings Isaiah 60: 1-6Matthew 2: 1-12
God with Us
Readings Isaiah 62:6-12John 1:1–14
Pointing to the Light
Readings Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11John 1: 6-8, 19-28
Changing your Mind
Readings Mark 1: 1-8
Letting Stuff Go
Readings Isaiah 64:1-9Mark 13:24-37
Faith, Hope & Love – Which is the Greatest
Readings Matthew 9:34 – 10:9Romans 5:1-8
A Justice Seeking Church
Readings Micah 3: 5-12Matthew 23: 1-12
Connecting with God, the World and Each Other
Readings Matthew 22: 34-40
Food for Thought
Readings Isaiah 55:1-5Romans 9: 1-5Matthew 14: 13-21
The Invitation is There
Readings Isaiah 22:1-14Matthew 22: 1-14
Change of Mind
Readings Exodus 17: 1-7Matthew 21: 23-32
When it Seems Unfair
Readings Matthew 20
The Nature of Discipleship
Readings Mark 8: 31-34Mark 10: 35-40
The Call of Discipleship
Readings Mark 1:16-20Mark 2:13-17
Abide with Me
Readings Exodus 3: 1-15Romans 12: 9-12
Hidden Treasures
Readings Matthew 13: 24-43Matthew 13: 44-53
Heading Home
Readings Revelation 20:7-15Revelation 21: 1-5
Witness, Worship & Waiting
Readings Revelation 12: 1-12
The Triumph of the Lamb
Reading Revelation 5:1-10
The Church Then and Now
Readings Revelation 3:14-22
Our Father
Readings Isaiah 41: 10Luke 15:11-24
Turbulent Times!
Readings Acts 16.16-34