Today’s Readings – Isaiah 40: 1-11. Psalm 96:1,10-13. Matthew 18:12-14 The parable of the lost sheep in today’s gospel reading has a rather different emphasis to that contained in the similarly named parable in Luke’s gospel (15:3-7). The wayward sheep in Luke’s version was already lost. Jesus was there urging the disciples to reach out to outsiders. …
Hello Everyone, I hope you are well. This morning we are looking at two passages in particular. A familiar healing story in Luke 5:17-26 and some verses from Psalm 85, that speaks of restoration. First let’s look at these ancient promises and remember God’s plan coming to fruition. Show us your unfailing love, Lord,and grant …
Psalm 27: 1 – 4: The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though …
Today’s readings – Isaiah 26:1-6 Psalm 118:18-27a Matthew 7:21-27 Pause: Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4 I have a friend who is amazingly organised. He runs his diary like a well-oiled machine. He is amazingly reliable, meeting his commitments and delivering on his …
Not only can you take part in the BIG Love Southbourne Christmas Quiz, you can help make it! Why not send us a picture or short video clip of your team and we will feature it in the quiz, or, you could record your team asking a quiz question or two and they will be …
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Isaiah 11:1-10 Ps 72:1-4; 18-19 Luke 10:21-24Hello everyone! I wonder if you know which book of the Bible Jesus is quoted as saying, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,”? It might surprise you. The answer is at the end of the second page. At this time I expect many of us are …
Isa 52:7-10 Ps 19:1-6 Matt 4:18-22Our God Reigns!I’m not sure anyone has ever described my feet as beautiful! But today I bring you good news at a time when all the news going to print seems to be bad, such as No-deal Brexit, Austerity and Tiers.Do not despair, today’s passage from Isaiah heralds …
Although Christmas will be a little different this year, we hope you will still be able to come along to one of the events or services. For full details, see our Christmas page by clicking here. If you are going to be alone this Christmas, let our office know and one of the church family …