Pastor's Thought

On Sunday 5 November 2017 while worshippers gathered at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a lone gunman Devin Patrick Kelly entered the small church armed with an assault rifle and callously opened fire on the congregants who were aged between five and 72.  Of those present, 26 people were killed, including the 14-year-old […]

This week Thailand mourned at the funeral of its former King Bhumibol Adulyadej who had been lying in state for 12 months.   He had been revered as a demi-god and was in his time the world’s longest reigning monarch. The lavish ceremony was seen by hundreds of thousands of mourners who lined the streets, as […]

This week Thailand mourned at the funeral of its former King Bhumibol Adulyadej who had been lying in state for 12 months.   He had been revered as a demi-god and was in his time the world’s longest reigning monarch. The lavish ceremony was seen by hundreds of thousands of mourners who lined the streets, as […]

Over the last two weeks, it has emerged that the Hollywood tycoon Harvey Weinstein, over decades, allegedly sexually harassed, intimidated and in two instances raped women within the Hollywood industry. His victims ranged from A class household names actresses, through to lesser known up and coming actresses. His position in Hollywood made him a name […]

Over the last two weeks, it has emerged that the Hollywood tycoon Harvey Weinstein, over decades, allegedly sexually harassed, intimidated and in two instances raped women within the Hollywood industry. His victims ranged from A class household names actresses, through to lesser known up and coming actresses. His position in Hollywood made him a name […]

The on-going fight to decide how Britain leaves the European Union does not get any easier as the British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Cabinet try their best at negotiating with their European counterparts.  However, following the recent troubles experienced by Mrs May, at the recent Conservative Party Conference, it was thought things could […]

The on-going fight to decide how Britain leaves the European Union does not get any easier as the British Prime Minister Theresa May and her Cabinet try their best at negotiating with their European counterparts.  However, following the recent troubles experienced by Mrs May, at the recent Conservative Party Conference, it was thought things could […]

On Sunday 1st October 2017, as 22,000 people were enjoying a country music open-air festival in Las Vegas, a lone shooter opened fire on the music fans. From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, with an aerial view, it was reported that at around 22:05 local time (05:05 GMT) the festival attendees were […]

On Sunday 1st October 2017, as 22,000 people were enjoying a country music open-air festival in Las Vegas, a lone shooter opened fire on the music fans. From the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, with an aerial view, it was reported that at around 22:05 local time (05:05 GMT) the festival attendees were […]

This week saw the death of American businessman and magazine publisher Hugh Martin Hefner.  He was a controversial yet well-known figure within the American media empire, and his most notable association has been as the founder of the Playboy magazine which he founded in 1953.  In addition, Hefner was a political activists/ philanthropist and also […]

This week saw the death of American businessman and magazine publisher Hugh Martin Hefner.  He was a controversial yet well-known figure within the American media empire, and his most notable association has been as the founder of the Playboy magazine which he founded in 1953.  In addition, Hefner was a political activists/ philanthropist and also […]

In a recent report that examined crime and society, it was noted that people from (Black, Asian, Minorities, Ethnics) BAME communities were over-represented at almost all stages of the criminal-justice process. The report also noted that these members of society were disproportionately targeted by the police and were also more likely to be incarcerated and […]