I was recently fortunate enough to go to the Chelsea Flower Show with some friends. We got to the gates for opening time, 8am, but even then there were many crowds all eager to get a look at the show gardens. What surprised me was how small, even the “large”, gardens were. The site was…
Goodness, Love and Mercy Oh Lord, You’re my Shepherd You make me lie in fields of green You lead me by the still waters You restore righteousness to me Though I walk through the valley I will fear no evil thing For You are with me And You comfort me Surely goodness, love and mercy…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Tanya Pearson www.ellel.uk “He looked down on the people of Israel and knew it was time to act.” Exodus 2:25, NLT I enjoy reading different versions of the Bible for my devotions, because when a familiar story is told in a different way, it catches…
It is good manners to start our praying with praise and thanksgiving. Praise to God for who He is and what He does in general and thanksgiving for what He does for us in particular. We praise Him for His greatness and thank Him for His goodness to us in particular. Both involve vocalising our…
Read John 16:12-15 Some of us can ‘do maths’, while others are baffled by numbers. As we grow up, we tend to master the skills we need to get by in life—unless, of course, we are among those who find numbers fascinating for their own sake. My father was one of those people. He took…
Our 10 minutes service this week, reflects on Ephesians 1:18.
Having taken you to Bristol in my last week’s thought I am remaining there for 2 or 3 more weeks, and this week I am still at John Wesley’s New Room. In the 18th century Bristol was the largest UK city after London and levels of poverty and sickness were very high. The city was…
June 2026 Preaching Plan.
Continuing reflection on the Prayer Card from the Christian organisation called Medical Missionary News (https://mmn.uk.com). Friday’s prayer is DISASTER SUPPORT & RELIEF “Please pray for those who are suffering from either natural or political disaster. Pray for those seeking to get medicines and food to those who need it. Pray, especially for those on the…
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 7th June 2026 Lectionary Readings: Hosea 5 v15 – 6 v6; Psalm 50 v7-15; Romans 4 v13-25; Matthew 9 v9-13, 18-26. Living examples of faith in God. The readings this week explore the issue of faith, and what genuine faith looks like in real life. The prophet…