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11am Service 24 May 2020 Scripture – Psalm 42; 61; Colossians 1:15-23 Prayer of thanks (3-5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBD18rsVJHk How Great is Our God (5 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cktnpgryDu8 Our God is Greater (5 min) Circle praying – (5-10 minutes) – Prayer for yourself and God’s work in you – Prayer for those around you – family, neighbours, … Continued

11am Service 17 May 2020 Scripture – Psalm 20; 32 Prayer of thanks (3-5 minutes) O Lord my Rock and My Redeemer (5 min) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (4 min) Circle praying – (5-10 minutes) Prayer for yourself and God’s work in you Prayer for those around you – family, neighbours, church, other churches … Continued

Have a read of Psalm 33 below and then consider this shot from the spacecraft, Voyager I. It was taken in 1990 from a mere 6 billion kilometres away at the edge of our solar system. The frame comprises over 600,000 pixels and Earth (the tiny blue dot in the beam of sunlight) makes up … Continued

If you’ve ever wondered what to say or do when people you love are struggling emotionally, have a look at this article by Emma Scrivener. How to Care for Friends with Anxiety and Depression

Ric Rodeheaver reminds us of a few ways in which the experiences we’re having with coronavirus and the lockdown are actually positive returns to what should be normal. Of course there are ways in which coronavirus is preventing things that should be normal parts of our lives, but he is right to highlight how this … Continued

I spent some time reflecting upon Psalm 88 last week. It is – without doubt – a Psalm of lament. But, unlike other lament Psalms which express difficulty yet end in stated hope in God, this one ends in darkness (literally, the final word is darkness). There were a few things that struck me in … Continued

Stephen Witmer, in this post, reminds us of what this coronavirus has NOT changed! As, in times of trouble, we look to that which is unshifting, here are 7 places we can look. 7 Things the Coronavirus Hasn’t Changed

This week I want to post some good articles if you find yourself dealing with anxiety or doubt in this season. To begin with, here is an article (with resource links) from a friend of mine who serves with our mission organisation. She recommends three practices when we’re dealing with anxiety: lament, reflect upon the … Continued

If you’re looking for a simple fitness workout that you can do in a confined space with no equipment, try this one. Thanks, Ibrahim, for putting it together. Please pay attention to the disclaimers! (select linked file below to open) Quarentine Fitness Ibrahim