Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year C 13th February 2022 Lectionary Readings: Jeremiah 17 v5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15 v12-20; Luke 6 v17-26. Finding the right way. The Psalmist suggests that the way to happiness is towards God and the way to ruin is away from God. (Psalm 1 v1,6). In today’s Old…
This series of “Thoughts for the Day” is inspired by the study series, NOTORIOUS, written by Jeff Lucas. He and Pastor Brent discuss 9 different characters from the bible who we would possibly call rogues, scoundrels or scallywags. Each one however can teach us something of our faith. Cain – the first born of Adam…
Making sense of the Trinity : 3 crucial questions by Millard J Erickson Baker Books, 2000 £8.99108 pages ISBN 978 0 801 062 872 This is an excellent book dealing with a difficult doctrine in the Christian faith. Millard Erickson is an American scholar, a professor of theology. In answering three crucial questions Is the…
“You cannot cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” The above quotation is attributed to Christopher Columbus. This quote made some kind of sense to me during last summer when I read a delightful book entitled “Four mums in a boat” the wonderful story of four quite ordinary…
Thought for the Day is from 1 John 1 v9.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Hijackers terrorised the passengers aboard an Indian Airlines jet for 8 days. Then, on December 31, 1999, the gunmen issued a final demand before releasing…
Friday 18th March @ River of Life Church, Felixstowe.
Accommodation – Arrangements for 1st class accommodation have been made in advance. John 14 v 2 Passports Persons seeking entry will not be permitted past the gates without having proper credentials and having their names registered with the ruling authority. Rev. 21 v 27 Tickets Your ticket is a written pledge that guarantees your journey. …
(Part of the fresco cycle inside the church at Nohant-Vic (France) represents the sixth chapter of Isaiah) The first time I encountered Isaiah 6:1-8 I was captivated by the contrast between the small man and the great big God. Previously my youthful picture of Isaiah was of a great prophet some of whose words I…
Saturday 5th March 6.30 pm @ Woodbridge Methodist Church
Pastoral Letter – East Anglia District Chair of the District – Revd. Julian M. Pursehouse February 2022 Dear Friends, As many of you will be aware, I recently returned to work at the beginning of the Season of Advent, after a significant period of ill health. I am deeply grateful for those who have expressed…