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We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments please write to us via the contact page and we will get back to you.
We would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments please write to us via the contact page and we will get back to you.
Arrangements whilst church meetings are suspended
We meet together as a church via Zoom each Sunday morning from 10.00-11.00am. You would be very welcome to join us - click here if you would like to receive an invitation to join our Zoom meetings. Our Sunday talks will continue to be recorded and we aim to upload them by Saturday evening of each week. Please feel free to add your comments here.
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We have provided a place where we can share our thoughts and readings, from both Sunday morning and during the week. Please click here to add your thoughts and they will be added to the HCC Community - Thoughts and readings page.
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We have built a resource of links to some of the worship songs we sing on a Sunday morning. The songs from Sunday morning have been added - 'I need you now' by Matt Redman, 'Oceans' (Where feet may fail) by Hillsong United and 'What A Beautiful Name' by Hillsong Worship.
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We have provided a place where we can share our thoughts and readings, from both Sunday morning and during the week. Please click here to add your thoughts and they will be added to the HCC Community - Thoughts and readings page.
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We have built a resource of links to some of the worship songs we sing on a Sunday morning. The songs from Sunday morning have been added - 'I need you now' by Matt Redman, 'Oceans' (Where feet may fail) by Hillsong United and 'What A Beautiful Name' by Hillsong Worship.
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Too much of a good thing
As Merle tackled an area of her garden which had become overgrown, she reflected upon the importance of tackling the roots of problems in our lives, rather than going for a quick fix. Click the picture of the yew trees to read.
Surprises
Merle reflects upon the joy of a surprise phone call and the importance of taking those positive things we learned during lockdown forward with us. Click the picture of the phone to read Merle's latest reflection.
Easily forgotten
Merle considers the welcome beginning of freedom from lockdown and the importance of remembering those things which have been valuable to us during this time. Click the picture above to read.
Reaching for the sky
As one of Merle's ornamental poppies has grown to 5+ feet high, she reflects upon the value of getting to the top and the need to take others with us. Click the photo of the poppy to read.
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John has written two articles for the Halesworth Community News during the COVID-19 pandemic - see blow to read:
Peace in the storm
In his 1st article John writes about the difference between the storm around us and the storm within and challenges us to hold steady and let the experiences of life change us. Click the picture of the storm to read.
A safe place
John writes about the challenges of coming out of lockdown, highlighting the importance of sharing what we feel and seeking to keep a positive perspective, knowing that we have a safe place with the Lord. Click the picture above to read.
When it all goes wrong
How do we react when everything seems to go wrong?
Using the experience of the early church, John explores this question in his latest Bible Insight and suggests this is where we grow. Click the picture above to read. The practice run
What had God said to you? What has he called you to do?
In a recent Bible Insight John writes about Peter's training in 'Jesus' school of trust' and encourages us to put our trust in God. Click the picture above to read. |
HCC Community
Thoughts and readings July 2020 
Click the picture of the rose to read thoughts which were shared during our Zoom church meeting on Sunday morning, and a selection of thoughts and readings shared by our readers.
Bible study
We hold fortnightly Bible studies via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 8.00 - 9.00pm. The audio of our latest Bible study, held on 29th July, is now available. Click here to go to our Bible study page. Our studies will resume in September.
Lessons from lock-down gardening
We learn so much from the natural world and even Jesus used examples from nature. Click the picture above to read 'New life', our latest contribution to 'Lessons from lock-down gardening'.
Helping yourself
John has written an article which outlines the two distinct stages in helping someone to grow, firstly to understand themselves and secondly to make good choices about what to do with who they are.
'Insights from the Bible'
by John Sparkes 'Insights from the Bible', a compilation of the Bible Insights that John has written over the past 5 years, is now available in print. The book is priced at £5.99 + £2.00 post and packing. Click here for payment details and to order your copy.
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