Church & Community (Tearfund)

October 13, 2011

The Church and the Community
Tearfund’s ten year vision is to see 50 million people released from material and (more importantly) spiritual poverty through a worldwide network of 100,000 local churches. This Harvest we will be sharing with you how Tearfund is beginning to see this happen by working in partnership [...]

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A Croation Moment!

October 13, 2011

A CROATION MOMENT
This Summer Rick and I, with both Harry and Rachel , had a wonderful, and
very hot, holiday in Croatia. The Hotel was on the water front and therefore the beach was only a few
metres from our room.
Because of the extreme heat (39 c) we spent a lot of time in the sea cooling
off.
I [...]

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Thought for the month (October 2011)

October 13, 2011

Harvest time again

“He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son”
Proverbs 10vs 5
We’ve had a  harvest in our garden this year – two bumper crops. One is
apples which has presented us with the challenge of trying to collect them
before they drop to avoid bruising. Alas, [...]

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Thought for the month (Sept 2011)

September 18, 2011

Luke 14:28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost”.
As I write this, Hurricane Irene, downgraded to a tropical storm has passed over the US eastern seaboard and left in its wake a trail of destruction. Such is the damage that President Obama has [...]

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Thought for the month (August 2011)

August 8, 2011

Are you on the map?

Just now I’m collecting the free maps the UK that come with my daily paper—well, you know me—I can’t resist maps!I’m gradually building up the country—yes, I know I’ve got it already in one map form or another, but these are free!
However, while the maps are good for an overview [...]

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Cambodia Calling……

July 11, 2011

On their visit to Rehoboth in May, Jonathan & Zoe Norgate shared with us the Lord’s leading for them to go to serve him with Overseas Missionary Fellowship. Here Sandra brings a personal reflection on the changes for all the family:
By the time you read this the Norgate family will be on the first stage [...]

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Fellowship News (July 2011)

July 11, 2011

MAKE JULY A JOY!
Sundays in July – After a month or two with a number of visiting preachers, this month we have the benefit of some of our own men leading our services. Please pray earnestly for God to guide in preparation and to use the ministry of his Word mightily to our hearts.
The [...]

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Thought for the month (July 2011)

July 11, 2011

Have you got your Rules & Regs.?
In my days with British Rail, long gone, for those who worked on the track, those who were train drivers or conductors, or who staffed platforms at stations, it was necessary to pass your ‘Rules & Regs.’ (regulations) exams to ensure that you were fit to safely undertake [...]

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Fellowship News – June 2011

June 10, 2011

Have you booked for the Church day at Pilgrim Hall – Saturday 18th June? Part of the enjoyment of the day is when a good number come together for fellowhip in beautifuk surroundings of the Hall. Past experience confirms the blessing of gentle ministry such a day affords, and with Paul & Ruth [...]

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Thought for the month (June 2011)

June 10, 2011

Those of you who know my study at Littlehaven Cottage will know that I tend to keep it “well stocked!” And I’m not speaking of liquidity ! But you will understand if I say that an all to rare occurrence is taking place with the redecoration of the room. I’m sitting at my computer with [...]

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