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Teaching, reflections and updates from church life, to carry you through the week.

August 2016

28 August 2016

Who do men say that I am?

Opinions often shape our thinking and we react many a times to people’s opinions. The Government have opinion polls as to what people are thinking about in society and we ourselves have opinions relating to things and people. Jesus during his ministry was aware that people had different opinions as to who he was. Nonetheless, […]

21 August 2016

Running to WIN!

This week, the world has been enjoying the sights at Rio, with the events at the 2016 Olympic games entering into its final moments. The joys of seeing Mo Farah run, stumble and fall, get back up and run on to win his race. The delights of watching the amazing moves of USA gymnast 19 […]

July 2016

10 July 2016

The Mortality of War

Mankind has been at war in some way or another since the fall of man in the garden of Eden (Gen3) and to date we are unable to escape the news on a daily basis reporting some form of war being at home or abroad. However, 13 years after the invasion of Iraq and toppling […]

3 July 2016

A Clear Mandate

Following the Brexit, the leadership of the Conservative Party which also means the Prime Minister’s office, came into question as the incumbent Prime Minister decided to vacate his office in September 2016. The vacant position saw no less than six candidate vying for the office, with the favorite being controversial and charismatic MPBoris Johnson. Boris, […]

June 2016

26 June 2016

What must we do?

This week has proven to be one of the most significant and important weeks (if not the most important week) in recent history for the British people and its Government as it transpires the British people have voted for Britain to leave the EU – European Union. With the exception of Scotland, Northern Ireland and […]

12 June 2016

Celebrating life – by Montel Gordon

This past week saw the occurrence of two major events, the majesty her Queen turning to the ripe age of 90 in addition to the burial of Muhammed Ali which was a service comprising of many various religious leaders. Both the Queen and Muhammed Ali have been in the public eye since they were young […]

5 June 2016

The Greatest

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mohammed Ali, aka ‘The Greatest’, sadly passed away on Saturday, 4 June 2016, aged 74, following experiencing respiratory illness at a hospital in Phoenix Arizona, America. He had been admitted on Thursday, 2 June 2016, with his illness, which had been complicated by Parkinson’s disease. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay. […]

May 2016

29 May 2016

Preparing to see Her Majesty

As the finalist wait, with baited breath for the results of Britain’s Got Talent. Yesterday, on our television screens, we saw contestants enthusiastically giving the performance of their life, with family and friends cheering on. We saw contestants eager to impress the judges and viewers with their wonderful acts. We also saw them trying earnestly […]

22 May 2016

Food for thought

On a Sunday afternoon, one thing most families looking forward to enjoying is time spent with family eating a meal. Sometimes this may be a Sunday roast dinner and/or rice and peas and chicken. Whatever your desire, it is great to be able to enjoy such a thing, often in the Western world, taken for […]

15 May 2016

Merciful and Gracious

Last year the Queen rolled out the red carpet to warmly receive the Chinese delegation on their state visit to the UK. Although the reports at the time suggested things went smoothly, this was contradicted by the Queen’s comments, which were overheard this week, as Her Majesty agreed with the commander suggesting the visit was […]

8 May 2016

Victory

This week history was made when Leicester City Football Club were crowned the champions of the Premier Football league for the first time in their 137 years history.  Their success astounded the sporting world of football and resonated across the world, grabbing the attention of countries as far as Australia and America resulting in accolades […]

April 2016

24 April 2016

The Prince is dead: Long lives the Queen

This week we watched as dignitaries, Heads of States, Prime Ministers, Presidents and the common people helped Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her 90th birthday. Truly a memorable occasion and a significant milestone for Her Majesty as she also is now the longest serving Royal in history. It is interesting as we recollect the Queens 21st […]

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