Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 26th January 2025 Lectionary Readings: Nehemiah 8 v1-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12 v12-31a; Luke 4 v14-21. New Life. The Psalmist writes, “The Law of the Lord is perfect, it gives new life. His teachings last for ever and they give wisdom to ordinary people.” (Psalm 19…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on on John 4:23-24,
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…
January 2025 Preaching Plan
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Psalm 150.
First Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C 12th January 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 43 v1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8 v14-17; Luke 3 v15-17, 21-22. Symbols of God’s presence. In response to the crowd’s speculation that he might be ‘the Messiah’, John the Baptist said, “I am baptizing with water. But someone more powerful is…
Happy New Year – This week we reflect on John 1:1-5… In the beginning…
Second Sunday of Christmas Year C 5th January 2025 Lectionary readings:Jeremiah 31 v7-14 Israel will return to its own land.Psalm 147 Sing and praise the Lord.Ephesians 1 v3-14 Christ brings spiritual blessings.John 1 v1-18. The Word of life. The ‘Ultimate Blessing’. Jeremiah foretells of a time when God’s people will celebrate…
Merry Christmas 🙂 today we reflect on Matthew 2:10 .. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed..
First Sunday of Christmas. Year C 29th December 2024 Lectionary Readings: 1 Samuel 2 v18-20,26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3 v12-17; Luke 2 v41-52. Nurture. At the end of today’s reading from Luke’s gospel, Luke writes, ‘Jesus became wise’ (v52a). Sure, Jesus became wise as he matured, but I don’t think he was wise at…