This week on Bite Sized Church we reflect on Luke 2:13-15.
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Who wrote the New Testament ? dvd S4C, 2003 3 hours £13 ISBN 0 564 035 36X According to the producers, this is ‘the story of 27 compositions that changed the course of history’. The 27 compositions in question are the 27 books of the New Testament. In 3 presentations of about an hour each,…
A few weeks ago, I was walking with some friends and their dogs and we happened to look in the windows of a charity shop. I came across a beautiful walnut bookcase with glass doors which stopped me in my tracks. I went inside and ten minutes later was the proud owner of the case.…
Second Sunday in Advent Year A 4th December 2022 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 11 v1-10; Psalm 72 v1-7, 18-19; Romans 15 v4-13; Matthew 3 v1-12. Hope draws near. The Old Testament reading today is from Isaiah and records his prophecy about the origin and nature of the Messiah. “Like a branch that…
I have recently been revisiting early mornings. Since retiring 3 years ago, one of my favourite times of day is that time after you first wake up. There is no sense of urgency and I indulge myself in having a cup of tea and a good book – perhaps even THAT Good book! It’s an…
Dear friends, Today is Advent Sunday and we begin our journey of preparation for the incarnation of Christ. The national Methodist Church has launched its 2022 Christmas Campaign “There is Room” which seeks to demonstrate that the Methodist Church is welcoming and inclusive. We are reminded in the Christmas story that when Mary and Joseph…
One of the problems with my line of work is that every so often, I am required to attend some kind of training, some voluntary and others mandatory. I’m not a great lover of the training course, no matter what the topic and am much happier just getting on and researching what I need, when…
The Thought for the Day is from 2 Timothy 4 v 8. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Recently a man received a magazine sweepstakes…
I visited a Hindu Temple for the first time this week with a party of eight year olds. We were met by a lovely older gentleman who, with great patience and gentleness, explained to the class that Hindus have many gods and goddesses, but thirty three were revered the most. The children were intrigued by…
The honours system is frequently questioned, not because of the many worthy people who receive a grateful nation’s thanks for their service. Questions arise when there is a hint of cronyism, or an unhealthy link between political activity and honours received. If you could nominate an Old Testament character for an honour, I wonder who…