Read about another of Andrew’s Rail Journeys & an update on OXFAM
Message From our Minister
LETTER FROM THE MINISTER
Friends, another summer is here with us, and as we journey through this summer we need to appreciate the blessings that the Lord always bestows on his people.
God told Joshua, ‘You will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the Land the Lord your God is giving you’. As far as God was concerned, the promised land already belonged to His people. But when He told them to ‘take possession’, that meant they would have to fight for it. There were thirty – one Kings living there – warlords, each with their own tribal armies. There were seven major cities to conquer, and giants to overcome. So here are the questions: 1) Do you believe God has given you the gifting, resources, and strength to fulfil your destiny?. 2) Are you willing to fight for it?. You won’t win in your own strength, but the good news is, you don’t have to. God said, ‘Have I not commanded you?. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you’.
Friends, whatever God calls you to do, He will give you the ability to do, but you must work to develop that ability. Sometimes He will answer your prayer immediately and give you what you are asking for. Other times, the onus is on you to pursue what He promised – and that calls for passion, patience, and persistence. Has it occurred to you that you may be waiting for God to bring you something, and He’s waiting for you to go and get it?.
Friends, He doesn’t respond to our wishes, or even to our pleading: He responds to faith – in – action. It’s yours, if you are willing to fight for it.
Wishing you a peaceful summer.
Rev. William Davis
Late Summer 2022
Read the Presidential Theme for 2022 “The Greatest Commandment”
SUMMER 2022
Read Rev. Abe’s parting message and learn about Wesley’s Chapel
Easter 2022
News from Living Hope & What Makes a ‘Community’ Pre-School Special
Lent 2022
Read more about ‘Cats’ and about our New Minister Rev. William Davis who joins us in September
Christmas 2021
Read Imran’s news from the Living Hope School in Badiomalhi – Pakistan
Autumn 2021
Some more memorable moments with Cats!
LATE SUMMER 2021
In this issue ‘memorable moments with cats’!
Summer 2021
Read Marian’s item as the Magazine enters its 53rd year of publication
Easter 2021
John Wesley: The Perils of Being a Preacher
LENT 2021
Christmas 2020
Christmas carols 1,000 feet under: A past tradition.
AUTUMN 2020
John Wesley and his routine of daily prayer.
Late Summer 2020
Kintsugi – Repairing broken ceramic pots – & lives!
Summer 2020
Read the Editor’s reflections as the Magazine enters its 52nd year of publication
EASTER 2020
Update on ‘Living Hope’ and Where Do Pets Come From?
Corona Virus – Covid-19
There are no longer any Government or Health restrictions on worship or the use of church premises. ‘.
The Church continues to exercise caution at our services and meetings:
When attending Church you are asked to :-
- Not come to church if you have a cough, cold or feel unwell.
- Not come to church if you have recently been in contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid, any other form of virus such as Norovirus or Flue or if you have been asked to isolate.
- Consider whether it is safe for you to attend worship if you are particularly vulnerable.
- Consider if it is safe for you or others for you to attend worship If you have not been vaccinated and boosted;
- Use the hand sanitiser provided.
Lent 2020
World Day of Prayer – ‘Rise, take your mat and walk’
Christmas 2019
The meaning of ‘Advent’ and information about the Covenant Service