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Poem/reflection: Call to preach
Poem/reflection: Call to preach
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/Reflection: Call to preach The call to preach is a demanding one for it is not just a calling to the art of putting words together; not just a gaining of confidence at speaking in public; not just the ability to choose suitable material for the leading of worship; not just a…
Puppets for Jesus - A letter from Paul
Puppets for Jesus - A letter from Paul
by Puppets for Jesus
A Letter from Paul Bible Reference: 1 Corinthians This sketch was written to illustrate the cost and time involved in sending a letter. Puppets: 3 Biblemen, (Paul, Sosthenes & Timothy), Girl (Rachel), Donkey (Sosthenes is very effective if used with puppet hand gloves, holding a …
Where there is water, where there is worship
Where there is water, where there is worship
by Michael Docker
Where there is water, where there is worship, There is a sign for all to see, Here we are challenged, called by the water, Drawn to the death that sets us free. One time Jesus came to John, Like the others to be baptised; Signed his death and heard God say, ”With him I am pleased…
Imagining the Lectionary: an unappealing prospect (Lent 2A)
Imagining the Lectionary: an unappealing prospect (Lent 2A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: an unappealing prospect (Lent 2A) Reflection accompanying image “an unappealing prospect” or "same image in colour" "Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it's not possible to see what I'm pointing to—to God's kingdom." (John 3:3) T…
Imagining the Lectionary: backlit by Easter and luminous with hope (Easter 2A)
Imagining the Lectionary: backlit by Easter and luminous with hope (Easter 2A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: backlit by Easter and luminous with hope Reflection accompanying image “fresh spring tulips backlit” Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of…
Imagining the Lectionary: Hope does not disappoint us (Lent 3A)
Imagining the Lectionary: Hope does not disappoint us (Lent 3A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Hope does not disappoint us (Lent 3A) Reflection accompanying image “Hope does not disappoint us” The catkins on this willow open out before ever a new leaf begins to unfurl from its bud. Like so many other plants at this time of year, for this tree the …
We bring a sacrifice of praise
We bring a sacrifice of praise
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – We bring a sacrifice of praise We bring a sacrifice of praise, Through Jesus Christ your Son. Fruit of our lips we bring to you Father, who makes us one. We long to give you pleasure, Lord, Help us to worship you... (c) Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Prayer: Perceptive God
Prayer: Perceptive God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Perceptive God Perceptive God, you know our thoughts and our behaviour. You know when we are sincere and when we are deceiving ourselves. We try to do what is right. We try to live blameless lives. We believe and have confidence in you. We worship and praise you. So we tr…
Hymn: A time is coming
Hymn: A time is coming
by Michael Docker
A time is coming - almost here When things long hid will be made clear And worship won't be here or there But by God's Spirit we'll declare The living Word is true, A time is coming and our aim Will be to glory in Christ's shame; And we will worship in his name; Filled with God's…
Reflection: The Fear of the Lord
Reflection: The Fear of the Lord
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection: The Fear of the Lord ‘The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord?’ Doesn’t sound to me like the foundation for a good relationship. Unless you’re getting ‘wised up’ to the fact that the Boss is in charge and you’d better behave yourself, or else! But that won’t make …
Poem/reflection: What happened to wisdom?
Poem/reflection: What happened to wisdom?
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/reflection: What happened to wisdom? Whatever happened to the idea of the wisdom of age? Why is it that when I shop, or sit on a train, or walk through the town, I am treated as invisible by anyone under the age of thirty? Even in church I can be considered as irrelevant, si…
Drama - The Paxo Christmas Special