This week we find out how Betty Greene did great things for God. Is there something you really want to do? Betty Greene (1920-1997) wanted to learn to fly from the age of 7. And with some money given to her by her uncle, that’s exactly what she did. When World War II started, Betty […]
Tag: Worship
Being Thankful
This week the adults are starting a new series on Philippians, a letter Paul wrote to a church to help and encourage them. These first verses of the letter is all about Being Thankful. Paul is thankful even though he is in prison and he still finds so much to be thankful for. Sometimes we […]
I don’t believe it
I wonder how often you hear people say ‘I don’t believe it!’ I expect that very first Easter morning it was said a lot!! After all they had all witnessed Jesus dying on the cross – such pain, torture. No one could have survived that. Jesus’ body was place in the tomb and a huge […]
Easter
This Easter weekend we celebrate Jesus is alive. Hallelujah!! What a week – a bit like being on a rollercoaster. The highs of the celebration of Palm Sunday, the depths of sadness and disappointment of Good Friday and now Jesus is alive… what great news. If you want to remind yourself of all the events […]
March Messy Church
March’s Messy Church explores another meal with Jesus. We meet a really unpleasant man who wasn’t liked by anyone – he was mean and nasty and even cheated people. Jesus chose to invite himself round to his house for a meal. We don’t know what Jesus and Zacheaus discussed but after the time he spent […]
February Messy Church
This month at Messy Church we are starting a new series. Each month we’re exploring a different meals with Jesus. This month while Jesus is having a meal at Simon’s house when a woman pours some VERY expensive perfume over Jesus’ feet. It caused quite a stir. You can read about it in Luke 7: […]
Draw near to God: Sunday 6th Feb
Today we’re looking at James 4. There is a fantastic verse right in the middle of the chapter which says this: Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8 I wonder what you think that means… Have a chat together as a family and see what you all think. Our […]
James-words: Sunday 30th Jan
In chapter 3 of his letter the Apostle James discusses the Power of Words. According to James our words, though small, hold the power to build up or destroy. James illustrates his message using the examples of fire, ships and wild animals throughout this exciting passage of Scripture! I wonder have you ever said something […]
Oasis: Sadness
This month the theme for our Oasis service is Sadness. The journal ‘Jesus and Emotions’ is a really good resource that families can work through together. If you would like a copy please let me know. Let’s meet SADNESS! Some questions to think about together I wonder what does sadness feel like in your body […]
Songs for a time of Lament
We’ve talked a lot about lament over the past few Sundays. At this time we need to call out to God, tell him how we feel and let Him come close to us in our hurt, sadness, anger, disappointment….. Singing is one of the ways God has given us to remember His character, His promises. […]