The leader at a recent Sunday morning service included, in the opening prayer, thanks for some of the many blessings we enjoy. Some items included a warm bed in which to sleep, a warm home and food and clothing. Possibly, some of us in the congregation were grateful that the prayer continued with consideration of…
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 19th January 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 62 v1-5; Psalm 36 v5-10; 1 Corinthians 12 v1-11; John 2 v1-11. The generosity of God. John wants his readers to be in no doubt that Jesus is the Son of God. Three times in the first chapter, Jesus’ true identity…
“Jesus promised his disciples three things, that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble.” This is a quote from theologian William Barclay, used by John Bell in the York advent course “Life in the comma” that I referred to last week. When did you last feel completely fearless, or absurdly happy?…
When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. (1 Corinthians 13 v. 11) A strange thing happened to me this week. I’d been talking with someone about the song ‘Puff, the…
Last week I started by saying that I had just taken down my Christmas cards. This week I have just taken down my birthday cards. I’m a New Year baby and according to my family it causes them many problems as it’s so close to Christmas that they have no idea what to get me.…
Later today, I will be travelling into London to a fashion show. Not that I’m up with the latest trends and designs. Anyone who knows me will be well aware of that! However, it has become an annual event that soon after Twelfth Night, I attend a certain designer’s show by special invitation. For that…
January 2025 Preaching Plan
Weds Mornings 10am – 12noon. Starting 15th January 2025.-
Weds 15th January 10.30 – 3.30 at Holbrook Methodist Church.
Second Thursday of each month. Next session – 7.30 pm Thurs 09.01.25