Advent Devotions for Sunday 3rd December 2023

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This Worship Podcast for the first Sunday in Advent is introduced by Hugh. The Revd. Adrian Roux, reflects on the cry for the coming reign of God, in Isaiah 64 v1-9 which Stewart French reads, and, from Singing the Faith, we sing 169 “Come thou long expected Jesus”, 171 “Hark the glad sound, the Saviour comes”, and 173 “Into the darkness of this world”.

Christmas Messy Church

Join us for our Christmas Messy Church at John Wesley School as we follow the star to Bethlehem.

Sunday 10th December 3pm

Crafts, activities, refreshments, time of worship and party food as we celebrate Christmas together.

More details and booking at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/messychurch

There will also be a Christmas Eve nativity service at John Wesley School at 3pm.

Devotions for Sunday 26th November 2023 (Christ the King Sunday)

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On this episode Dave is joined by Revd Gill Songer as we explore Christ the King Sunday and what it means to be Sheep in the Kingdom of God.  Our reading is Matthew 25: 31-46.  We enjoy listening to the Hymns; Make Way, Make way, The Lord’s my Shepherd, Beauty for Brokeness and Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning.

Devotions for Sunday 19th November 2023

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In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Adrian Roux.

The Bible reading is Matthew 25:1-13, and is read by Paul Missin.

During the various prayers the following Bible texts are referenced:
1 John 1:9
Isaiah 26:3

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You (StF 161)
From heaven you came, helpless babe (The Servant King) (StF 272)

Remembrance Sunday – 12th November 2023

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This week’s Podcast for Remembrance Sunday is introduced by Lisa, with a reflection by Revd Kevin Taylor. Our scripture readings are John 15:9-17 and Romans 8:31,35, 37-39. During our worship we hear 3 hymns ‘Once Crimson Poppies Bloomed’ , ‘A new commandment I give unto you’ (STF 242) and ‘Make me a channel of your peace’ (STF 707).

Devotiions for Sunday 29th October 2023

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In this episode of the podcast Dave is joined by Roy Hollands as we discuss what it means to love your neighbour no matter the conditions.  The reading is Matthew 22: 34-46 and is read for us by Ruth.  The Hymns for this morning are all from Singing the Faith; Praise to the Lord (88), Hear the call of the Kingdom (407), Abba Father (439) and Beyond these walls of worship (547).

Devotions for the 22nd October 2023

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In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Gill Songer.

The Bible reading is Matthew 22:15-22, and is read by Liz Talbot.

During the various prayers the following Bible texts are referenced:
Psalm 51:1-2,7-12
Jeremiah 33:11

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
What a friend we have in Jesus (StF 531)
When I survey the wondrous cross (StF 287)