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.
The Sunday talk is pre-recorded and will be available on the website by Saturday evening
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.
The Sunday talk is pre-recorded and will be available on the website by Saturday evening
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Pentecost Sunday In his latest article for the Halesworth Community News John encourages us to use the challenges of life as windows to enable us to discover where our true security can lie. Click the picture of the sun breaking through the clouds to read John's article.
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Hanging by a thread
'There is always hope sustained by faith and carried forward with love.'
As Merle drove through the country lanes she observed the effects of the brutal autumn pruning on the hedges and reflected upon those times in our lives when so much is thrown at us. Yet the eternal qualities of faith, hope and love remain. Click the picture of the scarred hedges to read Merle's latest reflection. |
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New HCC Podcast: Fathers
Our relationship with our father is one of the most significant relationships in our lives. In this podcast John and Shealan explore the ways in which our lives have been affected by our dads who, in some cases, may have been emotionally absent, or even abusive. John helps us to work through these issues to find healing and peace. He also offers excellent practical and biblical advice on the challenging responsibility of being a dad. Click the picture to go to the podcast.
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It's a very practical and helpful discussion - and well worth listening to!
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New Bible study series: '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 are doing a mini Bible study series on Wednesday evenings on Zoom from 8.00 - 9.00pm. We are taking a close look at the questions raised above and considering how this applies in our churches today. |
Our first study was held on 11th May - watch out for the recording which will be posted next week. The next studies will be held on 25th May and 8th June - click here for further details and 'points to ponder'.
See below for John's book recommendation for the Bible study series - 'Traces of the Trinity' by John Leithart.
See below for John's book recommendation for the Bible study series - 'Traces of the Trinity' by John Leithart.
Exciting news!
For the first time since February 2020 we're able to run residential courses at School Farm in Cratfield, Suffolk. We're planning to hold a Step One course from Friday 10th - Sunday 12th June 2022. Click here for further details and the course brochure - and here for the booking form.
For the first time since February 2020 we're able to run residential courses at School Farm in Cratfield, Suffolk. We're planning to hold a Step One course from Friday 10th - Sunday 12th June 2022. Click here for further details and the course brochure - and here for the booking form.
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Book recommendation
John recommends '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.
The overview
How easy it is to miss the overview!
As Merle reviewed her pruning this spring she reflected upon the importance of taking the thought and care to see the overview. Click the picture of the dogwood to read Merle's latest nature blog entry. 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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Living at rest
'God loves me and, by His grace, I love Him.'
In his latest 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 Bible 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 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.
'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. |
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 their latest 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. John has written an article entitled 'Healing' which also addresses these questions - click to read.
Introduction to understanding
Why is it important to understand yourself?
We have resources on this site which will answer that question and tools to help you begin the journey towards understanding. Click the picture above to explore further. 
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