Tim Wetherfield begins this licc series of Frontline Sundays by recognising how the graphics hold different connotations since the beginning of graphics depicting the spread of the coronavirus! The idea of ‘Frontlines’ also has connotations and these Sundays might be thought of usefully as “Growing-edge Sundays” where we connect as Christians to be encouraged as […]
Seeing work as part of our vision is key. Nehemiah 2:17 – 3:5 Allen Foster speaks about people from all walks of life coming together as 42 teams working to side-by-side to build the walls, gate and towers of Jerusalem; emphasising that this is God’s work through Nehemiah’s plan. Psalm 127:1 1. God’s work, our […]
Peter Cunliffe develops the subject of discipleship and draws on Deuteronomy 4:4-9 and Mark 10:13-16 to explore what it means to have responsibility for the whole church in nurturing faith in one another, especially thinking about our roles in the faith development of children and young people. As adults in the church we face the […]
Peter Cunliffe draws on Romans 12:1-13, John 15:8-17 and inspiration from the work of Lucy Peppiatt in this 7th in the series of the life of a disciple of Jesus in which he speaks about the role of the church in forming one another, the priority of gathering for Sunday worship and the need for accountable […]
Jesus first calls his disciples together before sending them out with his authority. Listen to the end for a summary of God’s plan and purpose.
So when the church gathers – God ministers to us, and we respond to God – as we minister to one another. We offer ourselves to him in the way that he requires and he himself makes possible through the Holy Spirit…