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Sunday, 26th March 2023 - Part 1 - What makes us human?

Sunday, 26th March 2023 - Part 1 - What makes us human?

  • What makes us human? What helps bring people down to earth? What makes people human is their ability to connect with others and to show compassion. We are all connected, even if we don't always feel it. We should never underestimate the power of a simple act of kindness. The Queen, Tony Blair, and the Bishop of Birmingham are all examples of how humanity can be seen in everyday life. The story of Lazarus shows how Jesus' humanity intrudes in the most interesting way. Jesus is not just a divine being, but also a human being who can understand and empathize with our suffering. We should always strive to connect with others and to show compassion. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference in someone's life. We should never forget that we are all human and that we should treat each other with respect and dignity. The world would be a better place if we all made an effort to be more human.
  • Reading - John 11: 1-45

Mar 25, 202405:49
Sunday, 19th March 2023 - Part 1 - Instinct to protect

Sunday, 19th March 2023 - Part 1 - Instinct to protect

  • Reading Luke 13.34 read by Kitty Bird
  • Jesus said, ‘Jerusalem…How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!’
  • Short talk: ‘Mothering – instinct to protect’ Linking to the reading where Jesus pictures himself as a mother hen. The instinct of protecting their young is shared among animals, including elephants, lions, cows, and birds. It's important to respect animals' protective instincts when we come close to them. Jesus longs to protect the human family and lead them into a better way of security, safety, peace, and dignity. Imagine ourselves and other people as little chicks or goslings under the wing of Jesus. Mothering Sunday is not just about celebrating biological mothers but also all kinds of people who care and protect others. The importance of empathy and understanding in mothering. The speaker encourages the audience to think about how they can protect and care for others.


Mar 18, 202410:02
Sunday, 12th March 2023 - Part 2 - Well, well, well

Sunday, 12th March 2023 - Part 2 - Well, well, well

  • Reading: John 4.6 - 15
  • Reading: John 4.16 – 30
  • Short Address Wells are significant places in the Bible, and many important meetings took place at wells. Jacob's Well, located in modern-day Palestine, is the most famous well in the Bible. Maria, who lives in a small island in El Salvador, has to travel to the mainland every day to fetch water because there is no mains water on her island. Many women in low-income countries have to do this kind of work every day. In the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman, both were thirsty and had to act to quench their thirst. The physical and spiritual aspects of our lives are intertwined and essential to our well-being. The American theologian Sally McFague believed that the interconnection of our souls and bodies brings us life in all its fullness. We should value both physical and spiritual water as essential to our life and well-being. We should recognize and accept everyone as brother and sister, as well as being accepted as a child of God. We should be thirsty for the Water of Life.
  • Followed by 2 or 3 minutes of quiet reflection on these questions: - Do we welcome and value both the physical water and the spiritual water as essential to our life and well-being? - What do they teach us about recognising and accepting everyone as brother and sister? - What do we learn for ourselves about being accepted as brother or sister, and a child of God? - Are we thirsty for the water of life?


Mar 14, 202418:26
Sunday, 12th March 2023 - Part 1 - ‘Wells, water and well-being’

Sunday, 12th March 2023 - Part 1 - ‘Wells, water and well-being’

  • Reading: Psalm 95. 1 – 7
  • Talk for all ages: ‘Wells, water and well-being’ The story of Jesus meeting a Samaritan at a well and the importance of water in our lives. Water has been treated with great respect throughout history and is often seen as a holy place linked to particular local saints with healing miracles. A church in Bierton, North of Aylesbury, linked to a Christian woman from medieval times called Asif. Rivers, especially chalk streams, are important for wildlife and need to be looked after for the benefit of both wildlife and ourselves. Sewage is sometimes dumped into our rivers, which is surely a disgrace to our nation. The psalm used in the service reminds us that the planet belongs to God and the oceans belong to God, their maker. A new high seas treaty by the United Nations to create large protected areas of the oceans to safeguard marine biodiversity. Water is a key theme in Lent this year with support for Water Aid, which provides clean water and sanitation to many poor communities around the world. The effects of climate change on water supplies in many poorer nations and the need to create water and sanitation services that last and can come back quickly online after a climate hazard. Women's voices and experiences are essential in adapting to climate change, and they must be heard and acted upon.


Mar 11, 202411:37
Sunday, 5th March 2023 - Part 2 - The Repair Shop, Nicodemus (and pliers ;-) )

Sunday, 5th March 2023 - Part 2 - The Repair Shop, Nicodemus (and pliers ;-) )

<ul>
<li>Short Address: The Repair Shop and the team of experts who restore old and broken items. </li>
<li>In August 2021, the team met with Prince Charles and learned about his foundation's work in training young craftspeople. </li>
<li>Charles gave the team a piece of pottery made for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee and an 18th-century clock to repair. </li>
<li>Jay Blades, one of the show's hosts, grew up in Hackney, and he and Charles bonded over their shared interests in apprenticeships and heritage crafts. </li>
<li>The encounter between Nicodemus and Jesus in the Bible is similar to the meeting of Blades and Charles in that it brings together people from different backgrounds who share common interests. </li>
<li>Nicodemus is a Pharisee and a member of the ruling council in Jerusalem who comes to meet Jesus at night. </li>
<li>Nicodemus recognizes that God is at work in Jesus's ministry and life. </li>
<li>Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again to see the kingdom of God. </li>
<li>This spiritual rebirth is about a fundamental change that enables us to see the kingdom of love, justice, and peace where God is at the center. </li>
<li>Jesus teaches that his followers must become like little children to enter the kingdom of heaven. </li>
<li>The kingdom of heaven is a place where God is at the center and all are of equal worth in the eyes of God.</li>
<li>Prayers for the world with the response "So, God of compassion: open our hearts, to welcome all."</li>
</ul>
Mar 07, 202419:39
Sunday, 5th March 2023 - Part 1 - Help! I Need Somebody

Sunday, 5th March 2023 - Part 1 - Help! I Need Somebody

<ul>
<li>All age talk: ‘Help! I need somebody!’ </li>
<li>The Beatles and their song "Help" as an example of asking for help. </li>
<li>What helps you get through the day - things like daily devotions, friends, family, and nature. </li>
<li>The importance of turning to God for help, as well as offering help to others. </li>
<li>The Jars of Change appeal, which involves setting aside money over Lent to donate to the charity. </li>
<li>The charity's focus this year is on providing clean water and sanitation to communities in need. </li>
<li>Stories of two young women who have benefited from the charity's work. </li>
<li>The idea of giving and helping others, even in small ways. </li>
<li>A reminder that help can come from God and from our willingness to offer help to others. </li>
<li>Reading: Psalm 121 NIVUK </li>
<li>Reading: John 3.1-17 NIVUK</li>
</ul>
Mar 04, 202417:15
Sunday, 26th February 2023 - Part 2 - Promises, grace, temptations, and ditches

Sunday, 26th February 2023 - Part 2 - Promises, grace, temptations, and ditches

<ul>
<li>Drawing inspiration from the hymn "Father Lead Me Day by Day" and Jesus' identity affirmation from God during his baptism. </li>
<li>The assurance of being saved by grace is necessary in our lives. </li>
<li>The promises of God should be hidden in our hearts to remain steadfast during temptations. </li>
<li>The full armor of God should be worn to stand firm against the devil's schemes. </li>
<li>Jesus defeated Satan on the cross, and we must use his name to resist temptations. </li>
<li>Jesus' response to temptations was quoting the word of God. </li>
<li>The spirit drives us into unusual and unexplored places. </li>
<li>The spirit is at work whenever people speak the language of love, dream of a new community, and reach out to one another. </li>
<li>God is gracious and picks us up when we stumble and fall into ditches along the way. </li>
<li>Nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, and goodness is stronger than evil, love is stronger than hate. </li>
<li>As children of God, we need to have the promises of God hidden in our hearts and be sure of our identity in Him. </li>
<li>Temptations will come, but we can stand firm by putting on the full armor of God and using the Word of God to resist the devil's schemes. </li>
<li>The Spirit may also drive us into unusual and unexplored places, and we need to be open to following His leading. </li>
<li>Ultimately, we can take comfort in the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, and victory is ours through Him who loves us.</li>
</ul>
Feb 29, 202411:17
Sunday, 26th February 2023 - Part 1 - A daily Lent program to follow

Sunday, 26th February 2023 - Part 1 - A daily Lent program to follow

<ul>
<li>The meaning and history of Lent, a season of penitence and self-denial observed to prepare for the Easter celebration. </li>
<li>The importance of prayer, self-examination, and repentance during this period, as well as reading and meditating on God's word. </li>
<li>A creative Lent daily program, which includes different activities for each day of the week </li>
<li>Sunday: Social media fast </li>
<li>Monday: Keep silence for at least 10 minutes </li>
<li>Tuesday: Do a prayer walk around your neighborhood </li>
<li>Wednesday: Fast your way (in a manner that is appropriate for your personal circumstances and needs) </li>
<li>Thursday: Connect with a friend by calling, texting, or sending an email </li>
<li>Friday: Read and reflect on God's holy word </li>
<li>Saturday: Rest and refresh. </li>
<li>Lent is our opportunity to grow in faith and devotion to Christ. </li>
<li>Introduction to Bible readings </li>
<li>Readings: Psalm 32 NIVUK and Matthew 4:1-11</li>
</ul>
Feb 26, 202407:14
Sunday, 19th February 2023 - Part 2 - Wonderers, worshippers and witnesses’

Sunday, 19th February 2023 - Part 2 - Wonderers, worshippers and witnesses’

<ul>
<li>Reading: Matthew 17. 1 – 9 (The Message)</li>
<li>Short talk: ‘wonderers, worshippers and witnesses’ </li>
<li>The topic of reflection is the story of the three disciples who went up the mountain with Jesus and witnessed the splendor of God. </li>
<li>A reflection on four words related to the story of Jesus and his disciples on the mountain: wonder, worship, witness, and work. </li>
<li>Wonder: Take a step back and wonder at the mysteries of God's presence, creation, and scripture during the season of Lent. </li>
<li>Worship: The disciples' worship involved listening to Jesus, listen deeply to Jesus in scripture as the heart of worship. </li>
<li>Witness: Witness to the reality of Jesus with humility and through both words and actions. </li>
<li>Work: The disciples were invited to be part of the work of Jesus, we should pray for and participate in God's work in the world today. </li>
<li>The disciples' experience on the mountain was a revelation of divine light that they could not put into words. </li>
<li>The disciples' response was to worship, but they had a lot to learn about true worship, which involves following and listening to Jesus. </li>
<li>Listening to Jesus is at the heart of worship and is an essential aspect of our tradition. </li>
<li>After wandering, worshiping, and listening, we are called to be witnesses of Jesus, but our witness can be mistaken if we fail to witness to the reality of Jesus. </li>
<li>Witnessing requires humility and a deep understanding of the love of God. </li>
<li>We are encouraged to pray for God's work in the world and for our part in it.</li>
</ul>
Feb 22, 202410:40
Sunday, 19th February 2023 - Part 1 - Mountains, the number 40, and Lent

Sunday, 19th February 2023 - Part 1 - Mountains, the number 40, and Lent

<ul>
<li>Readings: Exodus 24.12-18 NIVUK</li>
<li>Short Talk: ‘A mountain top experience’ </li>
<li>The story of Moses and the giving of the Ten Commandments is a significant moment in the faith story. </li>
<li>The invitation from God for Moses to come up the mountain was initially frightening but is seen as gracious. </li>
<li>Mountains have been sacred places in many different cultures and faiths, and they speak of powers beyond our own. </li>
<li>The Holy God is described as a mystery, appearing as cloud, blazing light, and fire. </li>
<li>The law that Moses was given on the mountain would make the Israelites a holy people as they live by the Commandments of honoring God and loving their neighbor. </li>
<li>Moses stayed on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights, which is significant in both the Old and New Testaments. </li>
<li>Lent is a period of 40 days, leading up to the eve of Easter, and represents a journey towards the Mountaintop of Easter day. </li>
<li>The signs of spring, such as snowdrops, are a symbol of God's renewing love and a reminder of the presence of Jesus. </li>
<li>The prayer at the end of the passage is a reminder to seek hope and peace during the darker days and to be enlightened on our journey through Lent and beyond.</li>
</ul>
Feb 19, 202410:51
Sunday, 12th February 2023 - Part 2 - Worry less, trust God more

Sunday, 12th February 2023 - Part 2 - Worry less, trust God more

<ul>
<li>Reading: Romans 8. 18 – 25 NIVUK </li>
<li>Address: Our age is characterized by anxiety and worry. Hyper-connectivity in a globalized world increases our exposure to anxiety and worry. </li>
<li>Some people are more prone to anxiety than others. </li>
<li>God will take care of what comes our way in life. </li>
<li>Life is more important than material possessions. </li>
<li>Focusing on the present moment and giving attention to what God is doing can alleviate worry and anxiety. </li>
<li>Worry is illogical and misses the point of life. </li>
<li>Trusting God and living one day at a time is the way to true peace. </li>
<li>As Christians, we're called to have faith in God's care and provision. </li>
<li>Worry and anxiety are incompatible with this faith. </li>
<li>Trust that God knows your every need, not just your wants. </li>
<li>Live each day with gratitude and reliance on Him. </li>
<li>Today is the only performance we'll give. </li>
<li>Let's make the most of it by trusting God, living with purpose, and rejoicing in His goodness. #faith #trustGod #dontworry #liveonedayatatime #rejoice</li>
</ul>
Feb 15, 202416:46
Sunday, 12th February 2023 - Part 1 - Don't worry, be happy

Sunday, 12th February 2023 - Part 1 - Don't worry, be happy

<ul>
<li>Opening Prayers and Lord’s Prayer</li>
<li>Reading: Matthew 6. 25 – 34 NIVUK </li>
<li>All age talk:</li>
<li>Worrying is a common experience that is not always easy to overcome. </li>
<li>We often worry about trivial things that waste our time and energy. </li>
<li>Jesus wanted people to be free of constant worrying. </li>
<li>Worrying about a job change and how it turned out to be unnecessary. </li>
<li>Jesus advises us to put our worries down and not let them make our lives hard. </li>
<li>Life will have its ups and downs, and worrying only makes it worse. </li>
<li>Trusting in God and his love can help us cope with life's challenges. </li>
<li>We should focus on living one day at a time instead of worrying about the future. </li>
<li>God will bring us safely through life's difficulties and to heaven. </li>
<li>Trust in God's love and rely on Him to help us cope with life's challenges instead of worrying about things that are outside of our control.</li>
</ul>
Feb 12, 202409:22
Sunday, 5th February 2023 - Part 2 - Jesus fulfilling scripture

Sunday, 5th February 2023 - Part 2 - Jesus fulfilling scripture

<ul>
<li>Jesus's message regarding the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) and the law and the prophets. </li>
<li>Jesus did not come to abolish these scriptures but to fulfill them. </li>
<li>Jesus' coming rejuvenates the message of the old, not ends it. </li>
<li>Matthew, a Jewish Christian, uses the phrase "to fulfill what was written through the prophet" 12 times in his gospel. </li>
<li>How the New Covenant, a new relationship with God, comes from the old, and how Jesus came to fulfill the prophecy of this New Covenant. </li>
<li>The idea of a New Covenant comes from the Prophet Jeremiah, who longs for a law of love to grow in people's hearts. </li>
<li>Jesus comes to fulfill the message of the prophets and begins his ministry by quoting from Isaiah's prophecy of the Spirit of the Lord. </li>
<li>The law and the prophets remain vital, but they are to be interpreted with the help of the Spirit of the Lord. </li>
<li>This interpretation is summed up by the two great Commandments: love the Lord and love your neighbor. </li>
<li>The law and the prophets are not to be used legalistically, but with the help of the Spirit. </li>
<li>The challenge is to understand how Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets, and how they remain relevant in light of his coming. </li>
<li>Prayers for the world</li>
</ul>
Feb 08, 202413:02
Sunday, 5th February 2023 - Part 1 - The light shines on, candlemas, the number 40

Sunday, 5th February 2023 - Part 1 - The light shines on, candlemas, the number 40

<ul>
<li>All age talk: ‘the light shines on’ We are in February already! </li>
<li>Candlemas, 40 days after Christmas, not really marked at Trinity URC </li>
<li>The number 40 is special in the Bible, as it represents a significant period of time (e.g. Noah in the Ark, Moses on Mount Sinai). </li>
<li>The presentation of Jesus in the temple told in Luke's gospel was 40 days after his birth. </li>
<li>Simeon and Anna recognized Jesus as a light and gave thanks to God. </li>
<li>Candlemass is a time to remember the light of Jesus and to be lights ourselves. </li>
<li>Jesus is the light of the world and invites us to be lights. </li>
<li>We can be be lights and reflect the light of Jesus in our lives. </li>
<li>Reading: Matthew 5.13 – 16 NIVUK </li>
<li>Introduction to the readings: think of words like Renew that begin with RE with the meaning of ‘Again’ </li>
<li>Reading: Isaiah 58.1 – 12 NIVUK </li>
<li>Prayer Lord who mends, help us to RE store. Lord of fresh ideas, help us to RE new. Lord who lifts us up, help us to RE build. Lord who gives us life, help us to RE vive. In our world and our church, in everyday life, Lord, help us to be RE freshed by you.</li>
<li>Reading: Matthew 5.17 – 20 NIVUK </li>
</ul>
Feb 05, 202417:03
Sunday, 29th January 2023 - Part 2 - A New Covenant

Sunday, 29th January 2023 - Part 2 - A New Covenant

<ul>
<li>Jesus's message regarding the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) and the law and the prophets.</li>
<li>Jesus did not come to abolish these scriptures but to fulfill them.</li>
<li>Jesus' coming rejuvenates the message of the old, not ends it.</li>
<li>Matthew, a Jewish Christian, uses the phrase "to fulfill what was written through the prophet" 12 times in his gospel.</li>
<li>How the New Covenant, a new relationship with God, comes from the old, and how Jesus came to fulfill the prophecy of this New Covenant.</li>
<li>The idea of a New Covenant comes from the Prophet Jeremiah, who longs for a law of love to grow in people's hearts.</li>
<li>Jesus comes to fulfill the message of the prophets and begins his ministry by quoting from Isaiah's prophecy of the Spirit of the Lord.</li>
<li>The law and the prophets remain vital, but they are to be interpreted with the help of the Spirit of the Lord.</li>
<li>This interpretation is summed up by the two great Commandments: love the Lord and love your neighbor.</li>
<li>The law and the prophets are not to be used legalistically, but with the help of the Spirit.</li>
<li>The challenge is to understand how Jesus fulfills the law and the prophets, and how they remain relevant in light of his coming.</li>
</ul>
Feb 01, 202412:01
Sunday, 29th January 2023 - Part 1 - Well I'm blessed

Sunday, 29th January 2023 - Part 1 - Well I'm blessed

<ul>
<li>All age talk: Well I’m blessed!’ and ‘Bless you!’ </li>
<li>Use of the word "bless" and its variations in the context of Christianity and worship. </li>
<li>Counting one's blessings and giving thanks to God, even on difficult days. </li>
<li>Photographs sent in by members of the congregation during worship. </li>
<li>Sharing our own blessings </li>
<li>Linking to the Beatitudes </li>
<li>The importance of blessings in the Christian life and the act of giving thanks to God. </li>
<li>The joy of having a good pudding as a blessing and enjoying a good apple crumble. </li>
<li>Reading: Psalm 15 (The Message)</li>
<li>Introduction to the readings </li>
<li>Reading: Micah 6.1 – 8 NIVUK </li>
<li>Prayer: What does it mean to act justly today? (pause) Lord guide us in your Way of justice What does it mean to love mercy? (pause) Lord guide us in your Way of mercy. What does it mean to walk humbly with our God? (pause) Lord guide us in our journey with you. Deepen within us, faith, hope and love, in Jesus’ name. Amen. </li>
<li>Reading: Matthew 5.1 – 12 NIVUK</li>
</ul>
Jan 29, 202419:10
Sunday, 22nd January 2023 - Part 2 - Blessings

Sunday, 22nd January 2023 - Part 2 - Blessings

<ul>
<li>Address Reflecting on the meaning and use of the word "bless" and "blessings." </li>
<li>The different ways in which the word can be used and the importance of matching words of blessings with actions of blessings. </li>
<li>The experience of blessing a teddy bear at a hospice </li>
<li>Many prophets remind us that blessings cannot be taken for granted and must be matched by actions of blessing. </li>
<li>The importance of being blessings to others and not taking the blessings we enjoy for granted. </li>
<li>Sharing food with leaders from other churches to mark the end of a week of prayer for Christian Unity. </li>
<li>I pray that we will be a church that blesses our wider community that risks blessing unsuitable people and unsuitable things </li>
<li>May we all know that glorious blessing of Jesus and be that blessing to our hurting world</li>
</ul>
Jan 25, 202415:53
Sunday, 22nd January 2023 - Part 1 - Are you called to follow?

Sunday, 22nd January 2023 - Part 1 - Are you called to follow?

<ul>
<li>Reading: Matthew 4:12-23 NIVUK</li>
<li>All age talk ‘Are you called to follow?’</li>
<li>"Following" people on social media websites, and how the younger generation may interpret this differently than older generations.</li>
<li>Can you identify these icons?</li>
<li>Different social media websites use different terms for following people (e.g. followers on Twitter, subscribers on YouTube).</li>
<li>Does following on social media cost you anything?</li>
<li>The real cost of following someone on social media may be a mental one, contrast with Jesus asking someone to "follow me" in the Bible.</li>
<li>If Jesus were on Twitter, it would be interesting to see how many tweets he would produce, and how many people would follow him.</li>
<li>Social media today doesn't cost us anything in terms of money, but the cost may be more mental or emotional.</li>
</ul>
Jan 22, 202408:23
Sunday, 15th January 2023 - Part 2 - What gifts shall we bring?

Sunday, 15th January 2023 - Part 2 - What gifts shall we bring?

<ul>
<li>Talk: ‘What gifts shall we bring?’ </li>
<li>The Wise Men are often depicted in Christmas imagery as arriving at the manger with the shepherds, but they may have arrived later, when Jesus was a child. </li>
<li>The Wise Men are not named in the reading and little is known about their origins or how far they traveled. </li>
<li>Gold, frankincense, and myrrh, unusual gifts for a baby. </li>
<li>The story of the Wise Men is traditionally part of the celebration of Epiphany, which is usually celebrated on January 6th, 12 days after Christmas.</li>
<li>Focusing on the Wise Men's story separately from the celebration of Jesus' birth allows us to appreciate their significance. </li>
<li>The gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh are said to symbolize Jesus as a king, God and a sacrifice for humanity respectively. </li>
<li>What gifts shall we bring to Jesus.</li>
</ul>
Jan 18, 202415:28
Sunday, 15th January 2023 - Part 1

Sunday, 15th January 2023 - Part 1

<ul>
<li>Bible reading: Isaiah 60 Verses 1-6</li>
<li>Bible Reading: Matthew 2: 1-12</li>
<li>Epiphany Prayer of Confession Loving God, you guided the wise men to Bethlehem, offering a light for their path, and in faith they responded. Forgive us that all too often we fall short of their example. Gracious Lord, have mercy. You offer us guidance in innumerable ways – through the light of your word, the illumination of your Holy Spirit, the fellowship of your church, and the encounter of prayer, yet so often we either fail to hear or refuse to see. Gracious Lord, have mercy. We are too preoccupied with our own small affairs, eyes only for the immediate moment, our vision impeded by trivial concerns, so we fail to recognise where you are leading us, Gracious Lord, have mercy. We believe we know just where we are going, just what we want from life, and exactly how we can get it, and we resist any suggestion that we need to think again. Gracious Lord, have mercy. Loving God, forgive us our foolishness, our stubbornness, our weakness. Gracious Lord, have mercy. Forgive our pride, our lack of faith, our closed minds. Gracious Lord, have mercy. Forgive us for ignoring your guidance, for resting your will, and as a result so often walking in darkness. Gracious Lord, have mercy. Meet with us again we ask, and may the light of your love shine in our hearts, so that we cannot but see it or fail to respond in grateful praise and joyful service. Gracious Lord, have mercy, in the name of Christ .Amen</li>
</ul>
Jan 15, 202406:40
Sunday, 8th January 2023 - Part 2 - Baptism and the servant

Sunday, 8th January 2023 - Part 2 - Baptism and the servant

<ul>
<li>Sermon - Baptism </li>
<li>Similarities between statements in Isaiah and Matthew. </li>
<li>Both passages begin with God declaring that the servant is his chosen one and in whom he delights or is well pleased. </li>
<li>In Isaiah, the servant may be referring to the audience and others in a plural sense. </li>
<li>The servant in Isaiah is described as humble and not war-like. </li>
<li>Reflect on how they can embody this servant-like humility in their own lives. </li>
<li>Both passages in Isaiah and Matthew launch mission for people. </li>
<li>Isaiah 42:2 tells us that the servant will not shout or lift up their head. </li>
<li>We should reflect on our own humility and how it relates to the servant in Isaiah.</li>
</ul>
Jan 11, 202411:58
Sunday, 8th January 2023 - Part 1 - Who is the servant?

Sunday, 8th January 2023 - Part 1 - Who is the servant?

<ul>
<li>Reading 1 – Isaiah 42:1-9 </li>
<li>All age talk – Who is the servant? </li>
<li>The identity of the "servant" in Isaiah 42. </li>
<li>Initial understanding is that the servant is Jesus. </li>
<li>Uncertainty about the true identity of the servant. </li>
<li>The servant could be the nation of Israel. </li>
<li>The servant could be Jacob, whose nickname was Israel. </li>
<li>Isaiah wrote this passage before Jesus' birth. </li>
<li>Reading – Matthew 3:13-17 </li>
</ul>
Jan 08, 202410:18
Sunday, 1st January 2023 - Part 2 - Time, clocks, Greeks, and choices

Sunday, 1st January 2023 - Part 2 - Time, clocks, Greeks, and choices

<ul>
<li>Reading: Revelation 21.1-6a NIVUK</li>
<li>Short Address: ‘God makes new’ </li>
<li>How people have celebrated the start of the new year. </li>
<li>A message from a daughter who chose to go to bed instead of celebrating the new year. </li>
<li>The chaotic nature of recent years and the hope for a better 2023. </li>
<li>People's attitudes towards time can vary based on their mood, age and circumstances. </li>
<li>An inscription on an old clock at a Cathedral in Chester that speaks about how time slips away as a person ages. </li>
<li>Ancient Greek language has two words for time, Chronos, which is chronological time and Kairos which is the special moments that stand out.</li>
<li>Ecclesiastes, a philosopher, who talks about the flow and ebb of time and the choices one must make during different times. </li>
<li>The choices one must make during different times</li>
</ul>
Jan 04, 202413:46
Sunday, 1st January 2023 - Part 1 - What's the time?

Sunday, 1st January 2023 - Part 1 - What's the time?

  • Introduction: What’s the time? 
  • Second Sunday of Christmas, 8th day of Christmas 
  • American Samoa and Western Samoa timezones 
  • Saint Jerome and his view on the relationship between Sunday and the "son of God" 
  • The symbolism of eight maids of milking being given as a gift. 
  • Lighting the Christmas Candle  
  • Reading: Ecclesiastes 3.1-13 NIVUK


Jan 01, 202410:20
Blessings - Monday 25th December 2023 - #AllAreWelcome

Blessings - Monday 25th December 2023 - #AllAreWelcome

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Dec 29, 202300:41
Advent readings - Psalm 126 - A Song of Ascents

Advent readings - Psalm 126 - A Song of Ascents

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Dec 29, 202301:06
Sunday, 25th December 2022 - Part 2 - Telling the story

Sunday, 25th December 2022 - Part 2 - Telling the story

<ul>
<li>The power of words in telling the Christmas story.</li>
<li>The four Gospels (Mark, Luke, Matthew, and John) present the story differently.</li>
<li>Mark starts by describing Jesus as the Son of God and goes straight into his adult life.</li>
<li>Luke puts the story in context of the Roman Empire and focuses on the humility of Jesus and the message of peace.</li>
<li>Matthew, with his Jewish background, focuses on the prophecy of Isaiah and the coming of the Magi, while John begins with a meditation on the word, describing Jesus as the word of God becoming flesh.</li>
<li>John presents the story in a more spiritual and profound way, emphasizing Jesus' divine nature and role in the creation of the world. He describes Jesus as the word of God becoming flesh and highlights the connection between God's communication and human language. He also presents Jesus as the light of the world and the saviour of humanity, giving a deeper understanding of the significance of his birth.</li>
</ul>
Dec 28, 202311:29
Blessings - Sunday 24th December 2023 - #AllAreWelcome

Blessings - Sunday 24th December 2023 - #AllAreWelcome

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Dec 28, 202300:53
Advent readings - Isaiah 61 v1-4 8-11 - The Year of The Lord's Favour

Advent readings - Isaiah 61 v1-4 8-11 - The Year of The Lord's Favour

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Dec 28, 202302:33
Advent readings - John 1 v19-23 - John the Baptist Denies Being The Messiah

Advent readings - John 1 v19-23 - John the Baptist Denies Being The Messiah

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Dec 27, 202301:13
Advent readings - John 1 v6-18 - There was a man sent from God whose name was John

Advent readings - John 1 v6-18 - There was a man sent from God whose name was John

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Dec 26, 202302:12
Sunday, 25th December 2022 - Part 1 - Nativity, the stable and St. Francis

Sunday, 25th December 2022 - Part 1 - Nativity, the stable and St. Francis

<ul>
<li>The manger and stable associated with the birth of Jesus.</li>
<li>Was the stable was actually a stable?</li>
<li>The stable is often depicted as the lower room of a house or inn.</li>
<li>The nativity story has been shared and portrayed in various ways, such as through carols and nativity scenes.</li>
<li>Saint Francis is credited as the originator of the nativity scene.</li>
<li>Different starting points for telling the Christmas story, such as the angel visiting Mary, the Old Testament prophecy of Emmanuel, and the genealogy of Jesus in the gospel of Luke.</li>
</ul>
Dec 25, 202309:14
Advent readings - John 1 v1-5 & 9-14 - The Word Became Flesh

Advent readings - John 1 v1-5 & 9-14 - The Word Became Flesh

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Dec 25, 202301:09
Advent readings - Matthew 2 v1-12 - The Visit of the Wise Men

Advent readings - Matthew 2 v1-12 - The Visit of the Wise Men

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Dec 24, 202302:09
Advent readings - Luke 2 v8-20 - The Shepherds and the Angels

Advent readings - Luke 2 v8-20 - The Shepherds and the Angels

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Dec 23, 202301:26
Advent readings - Matthew 1 v18-25 - Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son - #AllAreWelcome #ShareWithUs

Advent readings - Matthew 1 v18-25 - Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son - #AllAreWelcome #ShareWithUs

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Dec 22, 202301:37
Sunday, 18th December 2022 - Part 2 - World Cup Final, Silent Night

Sunday, 18th December 2022 - Part 2 - World Cup Final, Silent Night

<ul>
<li>Gathering this afternoon for the carol service </li>
<li>Keeping quiet about the score for the #WorldCupFinal </li>
<li>Focus on Emmanuel, Christ the light of the world </li>
<li>Other people playing their part around Jesus </li>
<li>Looking at Mary and Joseph </li>
<li>Mary does play a part in our carols but just Silent Night with Mary and Joseph looking on protectively </li>
<li>Joseph was older, not unusual at that time </li>
<li>Their son was unusual </li>
<li>Revealing God's immense, eternal love </li>
<li>Mary carried Jesus, </li>
<li>Joseph protects them and takes them to Bethlehem to be registered </li>
<li>Telling the story of the birth </li>
<li>One word to take home - Emmanuel - God with us</li>
</ul>
Dec 21, 202310:10
Advent readings - Luke 2 v1-7 - The Birth of Jesus Christ

Advent readings - Luke 2 v1-7 - The Birth of Jesus Christ

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Dec 20, 202300:56
Advent readings - Luke 1 v26-38 - The Birth of Jesus Foretold

Advent readings - Luke 1 v26-38 - The Birth of Jesus Foretold

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Dec 19, 202301:49
Advent readings - Isaiah 9 v 2,6 & 7 - The people walking in darkness have seen a great light

Advent readings - Isaiah 9 v 2,6 & 7 - The people walking in darkness have seen a great light

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Dec 18, 202300:50
Sunday, 18th December 2022 - Part 1 - Nativity now - what part would you play

Sunday, 18th December 2022 - Part 1 - Nativity now - what part would you play

<ul>
<li>Nativity - what part would you want? </li>
<li>Shepherd, Mary, Joseph, and animal, an angel? </li>
<li>An alien, a lobster? A snowman? </li>
<li>What part would you play? </li>
<li>A rat? The least significant but still with a part? </li>
<li>Do we ever feel unloved? </li>
<li>We are still welcomed by Jesus What part do we play in the Christmas story?</li>
<li>Reading: Isaiah 7.10 – 16 GNB</li>
</ul>
Dec 18, 202310:08
Advent readings - Isaiah 7 v10-16

Advent readings - Isaiah 7 v10-16

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Dec 12, 202301:13
Sunday, 11th December 2022 - Part 1 - What are you looking forward to most about Christmas

Sunday, 11th December 2022 - Part 1 - What are you looking forward to most about Christmas

<ul>
<li>Story Telling</li>
<li>What are you looking forward to most about Christmas </li>
<li>Dinner </li>
<li>Cousins </li>
<li>Grandchildren </li>
<li>Now think back to when you were a child? </li>
<li>Presents, Stockings</li>
<li>Which do you like best - giving or receiving </li>
<li>Why do we give presents? </li>
<li>Enjoyment, showing our love for one another, reminding us of the first Christmas present wrapped in strips of cloth </li>
<li>Jesus was the first and best </li>
<li>Remembering our friends, family and God at Christmas </li>
<li>We need to receive, unwrap, thank, enjoy, and share our presents and God's present of Jesus </li>
<li>Reading: Luke 2. 4-12 (NIVUK) – So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields near by, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’ </li>
<li>Reading: Matthew 2. 1-2, 9-12 (NIVUK)</li>
</ul>
Dec 11, 202306:19
Sunday, 4th December 2022 - Part 2 - The season of hope and light

Sunday, 4th December 2022 - Part 2 - The season of hope and light

<ul>
<li>Introducing the first reading: ‘a world transformed’ </li>
<li>Reading: Isaiah 11.1-10 (NIVUK) </li>
<li>Reading: Romans 15.4-13 (NIVUK) </li>
<li>Short Address </li>
<li>What does hope mean in your lives? </li>
<li>This is the season of hope and light </li>
<li>Sharing 3 pictures of hope </li>
<li>The great reading from Romans of hope overflowing </li>
<li>Take that hope home with you </li>
<li>Firstly from hundreds of years ago, a tiny middle eastern nation being surrounded and the invasion becoming a certainty Isaiah delivered a message of hope to Judah </li>
<li>Secondly from a man who had endures much suffering in his life yet held on to the love of God and the hope of Christ Paul writing to the Christians in Rome against the evil empire </li>
<li>Finally from Cambridge when studying economics A small christian group called the ecumenical fellowship group Meeting, discussing and planning social action, going to the local psychiatric hospital to sit with and talk to some of the patients</li>
</ul>
Dec 07, 202318:32
Sunday, 4th December 2022 - Part 1 - Speaking up, speaking out

Sunday, 4th December 2022 - Part 1 - Speaking up, speaking out

<ul>
<li>Prayer of adoration and confession </li>
<li>Introduction for all ages: ‘Speaking up, speaking out’ </li>
<li>Have any of you joined a protest march? </li>
<li>Would you ever join one? </li>
<li>Cancel the debt? </li>
<li>Having a phobia of crowds, feeling uncomfortable in them but admiring those who do protest </li>
<li>What would you protest about? CND, Mahsa Amini, China, Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain </li>
<li>Local protests </li>
<li>What would go on your banner? </li>
<li>Prayer as a kind of protest </li>
<li>"It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness"</li>
</ul>
Dec 04, 202310:40
Sunday, 27th November 2022 - Part 2 - About that day and hour, no-one knows

Sunday, 27th November 2022 - Part 2 - About that day and hour, no-one knows

<ul>
<li>Matthew 23 vv34 - Truly I tell you this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened </li>
<li>Reading v34, Matthew could not have thought of this generation only lasting 30-40 years after the crucifixion, but maybe before all of Jesus' had passed away </li>
<li>Compare to v36 - "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father" </li>
<li>We know so little, constantly confounded by events </li>
<li>Jesus says "about that day and hour no-one knows" </li>
<li>Remembering days or hours about which I did not know - friends telling they have terminal cancer, meeting a future spouse, going to court to get justice, being asked to pray for a COVID sufferer </li>
<li>The day or hour about which we do not know comes to us all in thousands of different ways </li>
<li>We have no way of knowing whether it will be welcome or unwelcome </li>
<li>Jesus says "Keep awake and be ready" but for what? </li>
<li>We don't know but that is how life unfolds, it deepens the meaning of life. </li>
<li>Everything matters and we should not want to miss a moment</li>
</ul>
Nov 30, 202311:51
Sunday, 27th November 2022 - Part 1 - Boys' Brigade Camp & vomit on the coach

Sunday, 27th November 2022 - Part 1 - Boys' Brigade Camp & vomit on the coach

  • Reading: Matthew 24 vv 36-44
  • All age talk and intro 
  • Boys' Brigade camp & worrying about people being sick on the coach 
  • Phobias 
  • Working in care for so many years and being unable to deal with sick 
  • "Are we there yet?" 
  • Donkey, Shrek and Fiona in Shrek 2 
  • The answer never comes until all of a sudden it does 
  • We are told in our readings to prepare as we don't know the time and the hour 
  • Penitential seasons before the two great festivals of Easter and Christmas 
  • Thinking more about getting ready for Christ 
  • Extending our prayer life 
  • The start of the lectionary aligns with Advent 
  • We have to prepare and be ready  
  • Reading: Isaiah 2  vv 1-5  read by Kate Yates
Nov 27, 202305:45
Sunday, 20th November 2022 - Part 2 - A King Chart

Sunday, 20th November 2022 - Part 2 - A King Chart

<ul>
<li>Activity: ‘A king chart’ </li>
<li>Thinking about Kings </li>
<li>What do you associate with the word King? </li>
<li>Castles Privilege Wealth Heredity Fine Clothes Powerful Authority War History </li>
<li>Which of these connect with Christ the King? Powerful, crown, heritage, authority, history </li>
<li>That's not enough, let's add some words specific to Jesus </li>
<li>Faithful, loving, shepherd, servant, compassionate, humble </li>
<li>Pilate's sign above the cross - Jesus King of the Jews </li>
<li>Reading Luke 23.33-43 (NIVUK) </li>
<li>Short talk: Preparing for the King, praying for the kingdom </li>
<li>One of the great prayers of the New Testament - "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" </li>
<li>This is an incredible King we are thinking of In our system, the monarchy recognises its dependence on God, a King of love </li>
<li>He is the King of Kings </li>
<li>Next Sunday at the beginning of Advent we begin to prepare for the arrival of our King</li>
</ul>
Nov 23, 202319:44
Sunday, 20th November 2022 - Part 1 - Christ The King

Sunday, 20th November 2022 - Part 1 - Christ The King

  • Introducing of today’s theme: ‘Christ the King’  
  • Reading: Jeremiah 23.1-6 (NIVUK) 


Nov 20, 202306:03
Sunday, 13th November 2022 - Remembrance Sunday - Part 2

Sunday, 13th November 2022 - Remembrance Sunday - Part 2

<ul>
<li>Short Address: ‘healing a broken world’ </li>
<li>Remembering the fallen</li>
<li>On this day when our nation remembers the sacrifices of the past and the conflicts and crises of the present, we offer our lives once more for God’s work of healing a broken world and bringing peace and justice to all: All: God of hope, we commit ourselves to your way of truth and compassion. As we work for peace – give us wisdom, as we strive for justice – give us courage, as we care for those in need – give us compassion. As we strive to protect the planet – give us hope Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.</li>
</ul>
Nov 16, 202313:54