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4y ago
Over the last few months Duncan’s sermons have focussed on Jesus’ teaching on loving God and loving those around us as we love ourselves. (Mark 12:29-31) That theme will continue for a few months yet, but Duncan thought it would be helpful to reflect on other important pieces of teaching Jesus gave. Hence, today, and ..read more
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4y ago
Mindfulness Our next Sunday evening gathering at the Lighthouse is on 16th February at 6.30pm. Mindfulness has received a great deal of publicity over the last few years, so we thought it might be useful to have a little taster as part of our time together. Rona Mackenzie has been involved in running Mindfulness course ..read more
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4y ago
Ros Noble was preaching on Sunday. The Bible reading was Romans 5:1-5, which we heard both in a more traditional version, and in The Message: 5 1-2 By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because ..read more
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4y ago
Here’s a link to Dirty Glory, the book Philip Noble mentioned at this morning’s service. If you are looking for the Prayer Course Philip mentioned, it’s here. He shared with us the acronym for ‘Pray’ which is mentioned in the course: Pause; Rejoice Ask, Yield (or, more simply, say Yes to what God invites you ..read more
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4y ago
Thanks to Donald for his report and photos from Wednesday’s ‘Afternoon Tea’, when there was a surprise visitor! Donald reports: It was good to meet up with a good-numbered group, despite the weather, on the first Afternoon Tea of 2020. Can you believe the first month of this new decade is running out ! (There ..read more
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4y ago
Well there were fourteen of us at mine last Thursday which was great! We welcomed Rachel Lamont and Dot Walker for the first time which was lovely. After we put the world to rights and enjoyed our coffee and cake we discussed the books! The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christie Lefteri was enjoyed by everyone ..read more
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4y ago
The words which jumped out at me this morning as David read John 3:1-21 were these, from verse 8: ‘The wind blows wherever it pleases.’ It reminded me that God gives freedom to his creation to make choices, to respond to local variables. There are what we call ‘the laws of nature’, but within them ..read more
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4y ago
TOGETHER @ THE LIGHTHOUSE: There will be a gathering for worship and fellowship in the Lighthouse at 6.30pm next Sunday evening (2nd February). These times together are very informal and last around 45 minutes. It was so encouraging to see the space packed out at our last gathering ..read more
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4y ago
Men’s Gathering: The next date planned for a social get-together is Saturday, 8th February. We are planning a meal at Aspendos, Queensgate at 7pm. Folk should speak to Simon Varwell if interested ..read more
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4y ago
The Rev David Whillis was leading the service this morning. He referred to his ordination at Hilton Church on Friday evening, and the social which followed it. It was, he said a ‘wonderful evening’ which was personally affirming, and ‘a tremendous encouragement’ to him and Jo. He thanked those who came, and those who would ..read more