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Church meetings
We meet on Sunday mornings from 10.00 - 11.30 am at School Farm, Cratfield.
You are very welcome to join us - click here for details of our meetings and directions to Cratfield.
We meet on Sunday mornings from 10.00 - 11.30 am at School Farm, Cratfield.
You are very welcome to join us - click here for details of our meetings and directions to Cratfield.
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Verse for the week - 'Do not fear'
"The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1) Click the picture of the waterfall to read Mary's thoughts on God's incredible care and protection for David - and for us. |
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When the loom falls silent How do we approach times of grieving and loss?
Following the recent passing of her husband, Merle has reflected upon the importance of the depth of her family's love and commitment to one another. Click the picture of the willow tree to read Merle's reflection. |
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'The cushion of the sea'
How do we respond to the dark and painful experiences of life?
Do they drive us into the heart of God? Drawing on the Queen's 70 years of faithful service and his own personal experience, John encourages us to let the challenges of life draw us closer to the heart of God, who loves us and is our foundation in the storms of life. Click the picture of the submarine to read John's Halesworth Community News article. |
Sadly John passed away on Friday 22nd July and has gone home to be with the Lord. We thank him for this contribution
to the Community News and to this website.
to the Community News and to this website.
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Reaching out
Do we try and keep people out - or do we invite them in?
Loneliness and isolation are worrying concerns in our society today. In her latest article Jenny encourages us to be bold and share our lives with others. Click the picture of afternoon tea to read Jenny's article. |
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HCC Podcasts John and Shealan have recorded a series of interviews which explore the importance of understanding ourselves and some of the mental and emotional health issues that we face. They explore questions such as why it is so important to understand ourselves and our temperaments, the root causes of anxiety and depression and how to help ourselves and others. Important issues such as relationship conflict, healing, 'what is church?' and the way our lives have been affected by our fathers are also covered.
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The discussions are practical and very helpful - well worth listening to! Click the picture of the recording equipment to view and listen to the podcasts.
There's a job to be done!
Tim shared the following thoughts on Sunday morning, 17th July:
On an early morning visit to Southwold Tim had watched the sun rise. The ebb and flow of the tide reminded him that our times are in God's hands and of God's heart for us, of His love and His peace. As individuals and as a church the Lord has called us to a work - we have to be thorough and stick with it to get the job done. There is peace in doing the work the Lord has called us to.
On an early morning visit to Southwold Tim had watched the sun rise. The ebb and flow of the tide reminded him that our times are in God's hands and of God's heart for us, of His love and His peace. As individuals and as a church the Lord has called us to a work - we have to be thorough and stick with it to get the job done. There is peace in doing the work the Lord has called us to.
Finding peace and grace
On Sunday 24th July Stephen reminded us that there is a time for everything and shared his thoughts on the importance of finding God's peace and His grace during times of mourning. Click here to read Stephen's thoughts.
On Sunday 24th July Stephen reminded us that there is a time for everything and shared his thoughts on the importance of finding God's peace and His grace during times of mourning. Click here to read Stephen's thoughts.
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Shrinking circles
How do we respond when the circle we live in shrinks?
Following a summer evening's drive through the Suffolk countryside, Merle reflects upon how to secure the circumference of our circle and keep reaching out to others. Click the picture of the hay bales to read Merle's reflection. Bible study: 'Inside the early church'
What characterised those in the early church upon whom the Spirit came so powerfully - and how was that worked out in their practical lives?
We recently completed a mini Bible study series on 'Inside the early church'. We took a close look at the questions raised above and considered how this applies in our churches today.
Click here for details and to listen to the recordings of the studies. Understanding identity
What are the foundations of our identity?
We all need to know who we are. Visit our 'Understanding identity' page to read about the 'Three S's' - security, self-worth and significance - and what we can do when these foundations were not laid in our childhood. Click the picture above to read. |
Living at rest
'God loves me and, by His grace, I love Him.'
In this Bible Insight John examines how to make the truth in these two simple statements work for us - so we can truly be at rest. Click the picture of the yacht to read John's Insight - and see below for details of 'Insights from the Bible', a compilation of John's Insights which is available to purchase. 'Insights from the Bible'
by John Sparkes 'Insights from the Bible', a compilation of the Bible Insights that John wrote over the past 5 years, is 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.
'Understanding Yourself'
by John Sparkes 
'Understanding Yourself' is a temperament manual which contains helpful insights that will help you understand why you think and feel the way you do.
It is an e-book, available via Amazon for just over £7.00 - click the picture above to go to the Amazon website. Contact HCC
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.
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HCC Podcast: Healing
If God loves us and is all powerful why do more people not get healed?
How do we differentiate between faith and wishful thinking when we pray for healing? John and Shealan discuss these important questions in this podcast. John shares his personal journey with cancer and offers a biblical perspective on healing. Click the picture of the rainbow to go to the podcast. Understanding Yourself Step One Review
We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Step One weekend at Cratfield. Click the picture of Southwold pier to read about this first step on the journey of understanding ourselves and testimonials from those who attended.
Book recommendation
John recommended 'Traces of the Trinity' by Peter Leithart as excellent reading to support the Bible study series 'Inside the early church'. Click the book cover above for further details and to buy the book.
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