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Pentecost

31/5/2020

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​Readings: Act 2:1-21

Sentence: "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me," says the Lord; 'and let the one who believes in me drink.  For out of your heart shall flow rivers of living water.'  John 7:38

Collect:​ Holy Spirit of God, blowing through creation: No door can keep you out. Unlock our hearts, breathe on us anew; that we may speak God’s words of life. With the Father and the Son, you live and reign, one God, now and forever. Amen

Sermon: Bishop Steve Maina
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Redeemed for a Life Lived to the Full

24/5/2020

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Readings: Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-10 

Sentence: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ’" 1 Peter 2:9

Collect:​ Holy God, you have not left us alone but promised your abiding protection. In all we face, grant us such a knowledge of your presence, and abiding care, that nothing can destroy our trust. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Joe Keighley
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Changing Lives in the Midst of Changing Life Pt 2

17/5/2020

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​Readings: Romans 12:1-6 & Exodus 4 : 1-17

Sentence: “Those who love me will keep my word,’ Jesus promises, ‘and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’" John 14:23

Collect:​ God who speaks in silence; help us wait in quietness. When you seem absent, grant us the faith that knows you are there, bringing to fulfilment all you have started. Through Jesus Christ our Liberator, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

Sermon: Susan Howarth
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Joshua Entering the Promised Land

3/5/2020

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​Readings: Joshua 2 and 6, Acts:42-47

Sentence: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

Collect:​ God of our futures,  you go ahead of us to prepare a place for us.  Help us put our trust in you. In this life, may we be freed from our fears;  and in the life to come,  know you face to face, through Jesus Christ our Liberator,  who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  one God, now and forever.  Amen

Sermon: Kaye Dyer
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  • Home
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    • Meet Our Team
    • Service Times 2022
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        • Preschool >
          • First Steps
          • Tunes 4 Tots
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    • The Marriage Course >
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