Psalm 2 - A brief analysis
Psalm 2 - A brief analysis
by Colin Smith
This reflection on Psalm 2 was originally written as a short talk/sermon (1165 words). It is seen as a royal Psalm sung at coronations. It emphasises that the position of Kings and rulers is under God. It serves to remind them of this and as a warning of the consequences of forge…
Drama - United?
Drama - United?
by Kit Walkham
Sketch suitable for church service or as discussion starter, on theme of unity within a congregation. Leads up to a reading of Ephesians 4v1-16. Cast 2 men, 2 women, 2 teenage girls. This item will download as 08021010162977.pdf Extract: Production notes Tone of conversation star…
Enabling Church: inclusion of disabled people - How to get the best out of this resource
Enabling Church: inclusion of disabled people - How to get the best out of this resource
by SPCK - Gordon Temple and Lin Ball
How to get the best out of this resource This book is written for any church, home group or individual believing that any disabled person should be welcomed, valued and enabled to make a contribution to the work of God in his or her community. The contributors hope that you will …
Imagining the Lectionary: Preserving the positive image (Easter Day)
Imagining the Lectionary: Preserving the positive image (Easter Day)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Preserving the positive image (Easter Day) Reflection accompanying images “Sinnington anglo saxon cross embedded in wall of parish church” and “Christ crucified built into fabric of the church at Sinnington.” Rumaging through the dusty old attic storeroo…
A Dead Sect
A Dead Sect
by Roger Johnson
Evangelism Bulletin 266 – A Dead Sect? John Wesley famously said, ‘I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist… But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be…
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent
by Christine Dutton
Prayers of Intercession for the Third Sunday in Lent These prayers were written to go alongside the gospel passage in Luke 13: 1-9 for the third Sunday in Lent. These are prayers for the barren places of our world – for situations which like the fig tree might seem hopeless and …
Poem/Meditation: Fruits of the Spirit
Poem/Meditation: Fruits of the Spirit
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/Meditation: Fruits of the Spirit If people looking for the evidence of our faith turn to the church today, what do they see? Is there a danger that they will find indifference, when they need love: moaning and complaining, when they need joy: bickering and back-biting, when …
Drama: Be dressed, ready …
Drama: Be dressed, ready …
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama: Be dressed, ready … (Six people hear those words, but only one of them seems to fully understand their meaning.) Narrator: “Be dressed, ready for service …” said Jesus. But sometimes those words can be misunderstood. Car repair man: I will, but I’ll need to know what job i…
The Healthy Option
The Healthy Option
by Valerie Anslow
God is the healthy option in a secular world for he feeds our spiritual needs. The Healthy Option Welcome to the weary traveller needing rest and comfort. Welcome to the family of four, three kids and mum, with a gritted teeth smile. Welcome to the old chap who sits by the door, …
Prayers: Reasons