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Listen-in Worship: the Church of England in Meppershall and Shefford Podcast

Listen-in Worship: the Church of England in Meppershall and Shefford Podcast

By Revd. Andrew Goodman

Listen to a Service or Talk from from St Michael's Shefford and St Mary's Meppershall in Bedfordshire, England. This Podcast is also available by phone - please share the number with a friend who doesn't have internet - T 01462 559112
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Listen-in Worship: the Church of England in Meppershall and Shefford PodcastApr 12, 2020

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Sunday Worship B Trinity 13 29 August 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 13 29 August 2021

Mark 71-23 'Today's Gospel invites us to self-examination and self-reflection, that the grace and truth of Christ may take hold of our hearts and minds.' Sermon by Bishop Alan. Hymn Holy Spirit Living Breath of God sung by St Martin's Singers
Aug 28, 202113:09
Sunday Worship B Trinity 12, 22 August 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 12, 22 August 2021

There is an earthly food which never completely satisfies and there is a heavenly food that endures forever. John 6:56-69 Sermon by Archdeacon Janet and Hymn O Jesus I have Promised sung by James and Miriam
Aug 21, 202111:52
Sunday Worship B The Blessed Virgin Mary

Sunday Worship B The Blessed Virgin Mary

What sort of revolutionary for Christ are you? Luke 1:46-55 Sermon by Bishop Richard, Song Brother Sister Let Me Serve you, sung by James and Miriam
Aug 14, 202110:50
Sunday Worship B Trinity 10

Sunday Worship B Trinity 10

Jesus just tells us to believe. John 6:35-51 Sermon by Archdeacon Jane, Song 'Stand on Every Promise' sung by James and Miriam
Aug 07, 202112:05
Sunday Worship B Trinity 9

Sunday Worship B Trinity 9

Becoming who you truly are through Christ. John 6:24-35 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind sung by St Martin's Voices
Jul 30, 202112:24
Sunday Worship B Trinity 8 25 July 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 8 25 July 2021

When we turn to God and His Son Jesus Christ, we turn to the love and power that dreamed us into existence... John 6:1-21 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Hymn Lord Jesus Christ sung by James and Miriam
Jul 24, 202110:35
Sunday Worship B Trinity 7 18 July 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 7 18 July 2021

'Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest' Jesus Mark 6:30-34 Sermon by Keith our beloved Reader and Hymn Be Still for the Presence of the Lord sung by James and Miriam
Jul 17, 202113:05
Sunday Worship B Trinity 6, 11 July 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 6, 11 July 2021

There is a bigger story: Jesus is the main character, and death is NOT the End. Mark 6:14-29 Sermon by Rev. Roni Song My Jesus My Saviour sung by Gemma accompanied by Cheryl.
Jul 10, 202111:19
Sunday Worship B Trinity 5 4 July 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 5 4 July 2021

Skeptical about Jesus? Mark 6:1-13 Sermon by Rev. Roni Hymn Thou Whose Almighty Word sung by James and Miriam
Jul 03, 202110:27
Sunday Worship B Trinity 4 27 June 2021

Sunday Worship B Trinity 4 27 June 2021

Jesus raises a dead girl and heals a sick woman! Mark 5:21-43 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Hymn O For a Thousand Tongues by St Martin's Voices
Jun 27, 202111:28
Sunday Worship B Trinity 3

Sunday Worship B Trinity 3

Come home! Luke 15:11 - end. Sermon by Jenny Dann, Reader, Song Father God I wonder, sung by Gemma, accompanied by Cheryl
Jun 19, 202110:52
Sunday Worship B Trinity 2

Sunday Worship B Trinity 2

Parables: how Jesus tells stories, and the secret of the mustard seed. Mark 4:26-34 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Song How Lovely on the Mountains sung by James, Miriam and Margie.
Jun 13, 202113:52
Sunday Worship B Trinity 1

Sunday Worship B Trinity 1

The Stronger Man... Mark 3:20-35 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Song Take my Life and Let it Be sung by James and Miriam
Jun 05, 202111:05
Trinity Sunday 30 May 2021

Trinity Sunday 30 May 2021

A snake, the curious expression a 'Son of Man', and eternal life? John 3:1-17 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Hymn Holy Holy Holy sung by James and Miriam
May 29, 202112:11
Sunday Worship Pentecost 23 May 2021

Sunday Worship Pentecost 23 May 2021

Called, gifted, and sent. John 15:26-16:15 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Song All over the World sung by Gemma with Cheryl on piano
May 22, 202112:30
Sunday Worship 'Ascension' 16 May 2021

Sunday Worship 'Ascension' 16 May 2021

The Russian Eagle, and 'being clothed with power from on high' Luke 24:44-53 Sermon by Keith Callard, Reader and Hymn Alleluia Sing to Jesus sung by St Martin's Voices
May 15, 202114:32
Sunday Worship 9 May 2021 B Easter 6

Sunday Worship 9 May 2021 B Easter 6

'It is risky...' Acts 10:44-48 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Hymn Holy Spirit Living Breath of God sung by James and Miriam
May 10, 202111:01
Sunday Worship 2 May 2021 B Easter 5

Sunday Worship 2 May 2021 B Easter 5

Make your home in God. John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Hymn Love Divine sung by James and Miriam
May 01, 202112:51
Sunday Worship 25 April 2021 B Easter 4

Sunday Worship 25 April 2021 B Easter 4

There is power in the Name of Jesus Acts 4:5-12 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Hymn I cannot Tell sung by James and Miriam
Apr 24, 202111:46
Sunday Worship Easter 3, 18 April 2021

Sunday Worship Easter 3, 18 April 2021

'You are witnesses of these things'. Keep it simple, keep it real. Luke 24:36-48 Sermon by Jenny Dann Reader at St Michael's Church Shefford, Song I am a New Creation sung by James and Miriam
Apr 17, 202109:35
Sunday 11 April 2021 Easter 2

Sunday 11 April 2021 Easter 2

Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.'John 20:19-30 Sermon by Bishop Richard. Song Let there be love, sung by James and Miriam
Apr 10, 202112:38
Easter Sunday 2021 Jesus is risen Alleluia!

Easter Sunday 2021 Jesus is risen Alleluia!

Believe, Go, Tell. Mark 6:1-8 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Hymn Thine be the Glory sung by James and Miriam
Apr 03, 202111:04
Palm Sunday 28 March 2021

Palm Sunday 28 March 2021

The Palm Sunday Readings - Jesus enters Jerusalem and his death. Song My Jesus my Saviour sung by Gemma accompanied by Cheryl.
Mar 27, 202111:03
Sunday Worship Lent 5, 21 March 2021

Sunday Worship Lent 5, 21 March 2021

Why? Because God so LOVED the world! John 12:20-33 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Hymn Servant King sung by James and Miriam
Mar 27, 202109:58
Mothering Sunday 14 March 2021

Mothering Sunday 14 March 2021

'Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother...' John 19:25-27 Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman. Hymn Now Thank We All Our God sung by Margie in Germany with James and Miram
Mar 13, 202109:22
Sunday Lent 3 7 March 2021

Sunday Lent 3 7 March 2021

What did Jesus say about His Father's house? John 2:13-22 Sermon by Keith Callard, Reader, Hymn I Cannot Tell sung by James and Miriam
Mar 06, 202114:50
Sunday Lent 2, 28 Feb 2021

Sunday Lent 2, 28 Feb 2021

'He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose'. Mark 8:31-38 Sermon by Rev. Andrew Goodman, Hymn O Jesus I have Promised, sung by James and Miriam
Feb 27, 202110:53
Sunday Worship Lent 1, 21 Feb 2021

Sunday Worship Lent 1, 21 Feb 2021

Jesus is present with us in our struggles, and let's be kind. Mark 1:9-15 Sermon by Jenny Dann, Song He who would valiant be sung by James and Miriam
Feb 20, 202109:37
Sunday Worship 14 Feb 2020

Sunday Worship 14 Feb 2020

Sunday before Lent. What's it like to be on a mountain with Jesus? Mark 9:2-9 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Hymn Love Divine sung by James and Miriam
Feb 13, 202112:37
Sunday Worship 7 Feb 2021

Sunday Worship 7 Feb 2021

'If these Christians want me to believe in their God...' Nietzsche. John 1:1-14 Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman. Hymn How Great Thou Art sung by James and Miriam
Feb 06, 202113:49
Sunday Worship: Candlemas 31 January 2020

Sunday Worship: Candlemas 31 January 2020

Seriously holy or radically holy? God-whispers in our thoughts and dreams. Luke 2:22-40 Sermon by Rev. Roni, Hymn Joy to the World sung by St Martin's Singers.
Jan 30, 202111:38
Sunday Worship 24 January 2021 Epiphany 3

Sunday Worship 24 January 2021 Epiphany 3

Jesus longs for us to to to invite Him - to allow Him to join us on our journey! John 2:1-11 Wedding at Cana. Sermon by Keith Callard, Reader. Hymn Tell Out my Soul sung by James and Miriam
Jan 23, 202111:26
Sunday Worship 17 January 2021 Epiphany 2

Sunday Worship 17 January 2021 Epiphany 2

What was the deeper meaning when Jesus called someone by talking about a Fig Tree and Jacob's Ladder? John 1:43-51 Sermon by Rev. Andrew Goodman and Hymn Will you Come and Follow me sung by St Martin's singers.
Jan 16, 202108:41
Sunday Worship 10 Jan 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

Sunday Worship 10 Jan 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

How to hear God say to you 'you are my dear, dear child; I'm delighted with you!' Mark 1:4-11 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Hymn Be Thou My Vision by St Martin's Voices.
Jan 09, 202111:31
Sunday Worship Epiphany 3 January 2021

Sunday Worship Epiphany 3 January 2021

Guided by a thread... how to get out of a hole. Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rev. Andrew Goodman, Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter, sung by Gemma accompanied by Cheryl
Jan 02, 202109:41
Sunday Worship Christmas 1, 27 December 2020

Sunday Worship Christmas 1, 27 December 2020

Will you put the Christmas story away with the baubles? Sermon by Rev. Roni, Carol Hark the Herald Angels by St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Dec 26, 202011:01
The Three Trees - a Sleep Story

The Three Trees - a Sleep Story

Retold by Rev. Andrew Goodman. Author unknown
Dec 21, 202006:38
Sunday Worship Advent 4, 20 December 2020

Sunday Worship Advent 4, 20 December 2020

Did Gabriel get his landing coordinates mixed up? Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rev. Roni. Carol Long Ago Prophets Knew, sung by James and Miriam
Dec 20, 202011:11
Advent 3 Sunday Worship 13 December 2020

Advent 3 Sunday Worship 13 December 2020

Learn to wait well. John 1:6-8 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel sung by James and Miriam
Dec 12, 202010:03
Advent 2 Sunday Worship 6 December 2020

Advent 2 Sunday Worship 6 December 2020

Getting ready for Christmas - a transformed life: Mark 1:1-8 Sermon by Rev. Roni and Hymn Hills of the North sung by James and Miriam
Dec 05, 202011:22
Advent 1, Sunday Worship 29 November 2020

Advent 1, Sunday Worship 29 November 2020

The Secret of the 'in-between times' Mark 13:24-37 Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman, and Hymn 'How Great Thou Art' by the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Nov 27, 202013:55
Christ the King 22 Nov 2020

Christ the King 22 Nov 2020

Stir up your Christmas Pudding - really? Sermon by Jenny Dann, Reader. Hymn Crown Him with Many Crowns sung by James and Miriam
Nov 21, 202011:19
Sunday Worship 15 Nov 2020 Advent 2 'Bags of Gold'

Sunday Worship 15 Nov 2020 Advent 2 'Bags of Gold'

Jesus tells a story 'The Bags of Gold' Matt. 25:14-30 Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman and Hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind sung by James and Miriam.
Nov 14, 202012:47
Remembrance Sunday 8 Nov. 2020

Remembrance Sunday 8 Nov. 2020

Let’s remember those who lost their lives in war, and pray for peace. Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman and Hymn Eternal Father Strong to Save sung by James and Miriam
Nov 07, 202012:43
Sunday Worship 1 Nov. 2020 All Saints

Sunday Worship 1 Nov. 2020 All Saints

Make time and space for the God who comes! Matt. 5:1-12 Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman 

Hymn: For All the Saints sung by James and Miriam

Nov 01, 202013:42
Sunday Worship Bible Sunday 25 October 2020

Sunday Worship Bible Sunday 25 October 2020

Why read the Bible? Discover who you really are, and who God really is. Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman and Hymn Lord for the Years your Love has Kept and Guided sung for us by James and Miram
Oct 24, 202013:59
Sunday Worship 18 October 2020 Trinity 19

Sunday Worship 18 October 2020 Trinity 19

God, the Government and Tribalism - what really belongs to God? Matt: 22:15-22 Sermon by Keith Callard, Reader and Hymn Take My Life and Let it Be sung by James and Miriam
Oct 17, 202014:22
Sunday Worship 11 October 2020 Pet Blessing

Sunday Worship 11 October 2020 Pet Blessing

Give thanks for our Animals! Bless em!Sermon by Rev. Andrew Goodman, Hymn All Creatures of our God and King sung by James and Miriam
Oct 10, 202011:34
Sunday Worship 4 October 2020 Harvest

Sunday Worship 4 October 2020 Harvest

Harvest: creating a buzz in Nepal! Luke 12:16-30 Story of the Rich Man and Jesus' words 'Do not be anxious' Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman, Song 'We Plough the Fields and Scatter' sung by James and Miriam. Enjoy!
Oct 03, 202010:35
Sunday Worship September 2020 Feast of St Michael and All Angels

Sunday Worship September 2020 Feast of St Michael and All Angels

John 1: 47-51 Angels, mighty ones who do God's bidding. Sermon by Rev. Roni Goodman and Hymn I Cannot Tell sung by James and Miriam
Sep 26, 202013:28