Sunday 11th April Psalm 381 Rebuke me not in anger, Lord:restrain your wrath, I pray;grant that your child be yet restored,not judged and cast away.I feel your arrows deep within,I sink beneath your handand underneath a weight of sintoo great for me to stand. 2 For sinful folly now I pay:I’m humbled to the ground,as …
Our worship at 11:00 was conducted live on Zoom by the Revd Roger Jones (URC Minister serving the Tolworth, Ewell and Epsom Churches). The Bible readings are Acts 4: 32-36 and John 20: 24-31. You can read/download the Order of Service here.
Saturday 10th April Can we take oaths in God’s name then? Exodus 20: 7 You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Reflection In January President Biden and Vice-President Harris took oaths of office ending “so help me …
This Sunday’s theme is Thomas and testing truth. One suggested starter activity involves thinking about smart speakers at home like Siri or Alexa. Ask: ‘do you think this is a real person or a computer? How do you know – what is the proof? It’ll be interesting to hear what they say! Story Activity sheet YP …
Doubting, Painted by John Granville Gregory, Oil on canvas, Painted in 2010, © John Granville Gregory Reflection on the Painting With thanks & acknowledgement to www.christian.art Saint Thomas has unfairly been tarnished with the name of ‘doubting Thomas’, when in fact he is like you and me, more of a ‘seeking Thomas’…seeking answers all his …
The United Reformed Church has expressed its sadness at the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 aged 99. A constant support to Her Majesty the Queen since their marriage in 1947, the Prince was one of the nation’s best-loved and controversial royal figures. Psalm 107: 23-31 Some …
Friday 9th April Not misusing God’s name? Exodus 20: 7You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Reflection Ministering as a Pioneer, working mainly with young adults in cafes and bars in South Manchester I hear the words …
Our worship next Sunday will be conducted live on Zoom by the Revd Roger Jones (URC Minister serving the Tolworth, Ewell and Epsom Churches). The Bible readings will be Acts 4: 32-36 and John 20: 24-31. You can join from wherever you are, online or by telephone. Joining instructions will be sent out to those who …
Thursday 8th April Exodus 20: 7 You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Reflection What is your favourite name or title for the Triune God and why? Usually, names say something about who and how people are. …