Devotions for Sunday 23rd July 2023

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In this episode of our weekly devotions Dave is joined by Revd Gill Songer as we discuss the wonders and surprises of the kingdom of God, through the parable of the weeds amongst the wheat.  Our reading is Matthew 13: 24-30 & 36-43, which is read by Ruth.  Hymns are from Singing the Faith, Be Still and Know That I am God (18), As Servants Working an Estate (491) and All My Hope on God is Founded (455).

There is a circuit Farewell Service for Revds Paul Dean and Malcolm Peach at United Church Cade Road at 3pm on Sunday 23rd July, please do join us to say thank you to both ministers for their work in the circuit.  There will be refreshments following the service.

Devotions for Sunday 9th July 2023

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In this episode Dave is joined by Revd Kevin Taylor as they discuss the reading from Matthew and our discipleship in the community of Christ.  We prepare to learn from Christ as we take on his yoke and follow Christ’s example.

Our hymns for this morning are; Come let us sing of a wonderful love, Christ be in my Waking and Lead us, heavenly father, lead us.

Devotions for Sunday 2nd July 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Malcolm Peach.

The Bible readings is Matthew 10:40-42, and is read by
Christine Slater.

During the prayers Jeremiah 33:11 is referenced,
and in the opening prayer is based on Psalm 92.

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51)
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Devotions for Sunday 2nd July 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hujw9-1446bd6

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Malcolm Peach.

The Bible readings is Matthew 10:40-42, and is read by
Christine Slater.

During the prayers Jeremiah 33:11 is referenced,
and in the opening prayer is based on Psalm 92.

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51)
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Devotions for Sunday 2nd July 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hujw9-1446bd6

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Malcolm Peach.

The Bible readings is Matthew 10:40-42, and is read by
Christine Slater.

During the prayers Jeremiah 33:11 is referenced,
and in the opening prayer is based on Psalm 92.

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51)
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Devotions for Sunday 2nd July 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hujw9-1446bd6

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Malcolm Peach.

The Bible readings is Matthew 10:40-42, and is read by
Christine Slater.

During the prayers Jeremiah 33:11 is referenced,
and in the opening prayer is based on Psalm 92.

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51)
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Devotions for Sunday 2nd July 2023 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-hujw9-1446bd6

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Revd. Malcolm Peach.

The Bible readings is Matthew 10:40-42, and is read by
Christine Slater.

During the prayers Jeremiah 33:11 is referenced,
and in the opening prayer is based on Psalm 92.

The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51)
O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Sunday 25th June 2023

Our service next Sunday this morning was at the Kennington United Church, where we came together to celebrate holy communion on this Ordination Sunday. Our best wishes to Revd Gill Songer, the Ordination service can be watched live at 4pm here https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/the-methodist-conference/conference-2023/watch-live/.

Our readings were Genesis 28:8-21 and Matthew 7:12, on this Refugee Sunday. The golden rule is do to others as you would have them do to you, which opposes the Genesis reading. Sarah forces Hagar and her son to become refugees. However, God knew that the outcome would be good and that God was testing Abraham. We should remember the golden rule, we should also trust in the purposes of God which are greater than human purposes.

Our service next Sunday will be led by members of the church family.

Devotions for the 25th June 2023, in Refugee Week.

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The Podcast for today is introduced by Lisa. Paul Missin reads from Genesis 21:8-21, and Revd Dr Paul Dean offers a reflection for Refugee Sunday. We listen to the songs ‘Let us build a house where love can dwell’ STF 409 and ‘Community of Christ’ STF 681. We also remember today as Conference Sunday, with prayers for Revd Gill Songer and others who will be ordained today.