Have you said “yes” before reading the small print first? There’s a cost, to discipleship – and Jesus warns us of this. Are we sometimes guilty of portraying the Christian faith as simple, not requiring full commitment? Of course we want to be welcoming …but are we guilty of making it seem too easy?
Notices for Sunday 8th September, with details of our upcoming services and events.
Stick a favourite prayer up on the fridge door, then each time you visit the fridge, you can say that prayer.
What are we doing when we pray for healing? Rachel shares something of her own experience of an encounter with God, the gifts of the spirit, through a lower point in her life in hospital. Do we accept who we are – do we let go of our need to control, to always get it right, our fears: allowing us to step back and know God with us now?
The kingdom of God, the perfect society, is often pictured as a banquet. It is a meal for everyone, not a private dinner for two: the dishes are for all, equally and there is more than enough for everyone.
September is upon us and Summer is soon to give way to autumn.
Notices for Sunday 1st September, with details of our upcoming services and events – including the return of our popular Pilgrim sessions!
The summer holidays are a time to do things we wouldn’t get to normally, but they’re also a time for us to regain our energy.
‘I Bow Down’: performed before intercessions on 25th August 2019 – words and Music Cindy Rethmeier, performed by Jane and Leigh of St Mark’s choir.
The miracles of this planet are simply mind boggling. So much life, so much diversity: created by a loving God who lends us this planet in trust. However, do we forget this, acting as if we own it – and in the process, abuse it for our selfish gain? Is it too late; or is there time to realise – and return through Jesus the respect this world deserves, by respecting who truly owns the land?
