Luke 12:6-8 ‘Five sparrows are sold for just two pennies, but God doesn’t forget one of them. Even the hairs on your heard are counted. So don’t be afraid, you are worth much more than many sparrows.’ In a small, remote Mutenherwa village in Zimbabwe, there lived a young boy named Saul. Surrounded by vast…
Matthew 26 v 43 says, “When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy.” Many years ago, I couldn’t understand why my mother had little catnaps in the afternoon. I am now my mother. So often, in the middle of the afternoon, when I’m watching a quiz show, just as…
There can’t be many people in the country who haven’t heard of the Netflix series ‘Adolescence’! Many will have watched it already; our children and grandchildren will be watching it in school as part of the discussion about the dangers of modern living. For me, the saddest part was when the father realised what his…
Isaiah (43:18-25) reminds us of some important key tenets of faith when he urges God’s people to ‘forget former things’ and urges them that God also ‘remembers former things no more’. In between these two important themes the prophet points out the people’s failure to approach God, whether in sacrifice or prayer. The United Free…
(Today’s thought was written by John Birch www.faith and worship.com) Spend a moment or two to reflect on God’s impact on your life. The things you say and do today will have an impact on all those you meet, it’s unavoidable! How is that fact going to influence how you approach this day? You have…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Psalm 27:4.
My wife, Pauline, and I recently celebrated our Diamond Wedding Anniversary, and not surprisingly, it brought back memories of that eventful day. As someone blessed with quite a good memory there are advantages and disadvantages. One distinct advantage is I can recall the four headings that the man who took our wedding shared with us.…
Fifth Sunday in Lent. Year C 6th April 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 43 v16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3 v4b-14; John 12 v1-8. An outpouring of love. The gospel passage today tells us of an incident at the house of Lazarus, Mary and Martha in the village of Bethany, not far from the city of…
I have recently rediscovered the “skill” of knitting. Last year all the churches in the Ipswich Circuit were invited to knit a square for a blanket that would then be presented to Norwood MHA. Each square has something that represents that church or its location. My amateur effort was to try and depict an elm…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Dr Jennie Hurd www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth. – Psalm 138:4. Something to think about There’s no doubt that the role of those in authority – ‘the…