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November 2022 magazine

November 2022 magazine

Here is our November 2022 magazine. Lots of updates from our groups and plenty of news about future events – and a message about Remembrance.

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November 2022 Bible readings

November 2022 Bible readings

Our November 2022 Bible readings include shepherds & sheep, swords up-cycled into ploughshares, 1 bride for 7 brothers and a King on a cross.

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Bible Sunday – read the flipping manual

Bible Sunday – read the flipping manual

Today is Bible Sunday. It’s the day on which we give thanks for the writings of Scripture and the enlightenment which they can bring. 

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Anti-heroes

Anti-heroes

Jacob is one of the Bible’s anti-heroes. There aren’t too many redeeming features on display. Not many laudable characteristics to emulate.

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Down to the River

Down to the River

Naaman goes down to the river – and his flesh is restored like the flesh of a young boy. It’s not just the leprosy that goes. He’s made new.

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Standing on the shoulders of giants

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Our next Sunday pm worship service is on Oct 30th. In ‘Standing on the shoulders of giants’ we’ll remember those who’ve left a particular impression on us.

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Me. Send me.

Me. Send me.

At some stage, God’s plans will intersect with our own sense of being and purpose. We need to listen and hear and respond. To say: “send me”.

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October 2022 magazine

October 2022 magazine

Inside the October 2022 magazine you’ll find news about Dave’s induction at Christ Church, Heaton and there’s an article on generous giving.

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October 2022 Bible readings

October 2022 Bible readings

The October 2022 Bible readings include mustard seeds, first fruits, bread from heaven, a man who wouldn’t let go and a persistent widow…

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For the beauty of the Earth

For the beauty of the Earth

Our next Sunday evening worship service is 7pm on Sept 25th, 2022. We’re in Creation Season and we’re calling it ‘For the beauty of the Earth’

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Tail Wagging in heaven

Tail Wagging in heaven

There will be more tail wagging in heaven over one sinner that repents than over 99 righteous persons who need no repentance!

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Her Majesty

Her Majesty

The death of Her Majesty The Queen comes with great sadness to us all. We thank God for all she did to serve this country and our Church.

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Choose Life

Choose Life

But back from Renton to Moses and the original ‘Choose Life’ monologue from which this was all shamelessly, if maybe unwittingly, pinched.

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Proverbs

Proverbs

That’s what the Books of Proverbs is about. Every single moment is a lesson, if we choose to take the opportunity to learn.

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September 2022 magazine

September 2022 magazine

The September 2022 magazine includes Creation Season, 25 years of Margery and Barbara being Readers – and a farewell from the Ryan’s.

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