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Further thoughts on Paul's character
This week we look at Paul’s writing in Colossians 2 and 3. Take your time to read and re-read these words. Paul understood what it meant to live for God and set himself aside - we must do the same! It is the appropriate response to a creator God who made us and loved us.
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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 - 'O praise the name' by Hillsong Worship, 'Just be held' by Casting Crowns and 'Greater than it all' Life 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 - 'O praise the name' by Hillsong Worship, 'Just be held' by Casting Crowns and 'Greater than it all' Life Worship.
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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.
A treasured gift
As lockdown begins to ease, Merle reminds us of the expressions of love and care that have meant so much during these challenging times.
Unquenched beauty
As Merle enjoys the wonderful canopy provided by a rich blue ceanothus in her garden she reflects upon the knocks of life and the healing that takes place, enabling us to blossom again. Click the picture above to read.
Background noise
Merle reflects upon the lack of background noise during lock-down and the challenges of building again as life changes. Click the picture of the seagulls to read her thoughts.
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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. Helping yourself
Following the church meeting on Sunday 31st May 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.
A misty morning
As Merle woke up to early morning mist she considered the coming week and has set herself a new challenge. Click the picture above to read.
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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 on 'grace and works', held on 1st July is available. Click here to go to our Bible study page. Our next study will be held on 15th July.
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'.
Learning to readjust your focus
Jenny writes about some of the adjustments she has had to make as a result of lock-down and learning what it means to rely on the Lord and draw strength from him during these difficult times. Click the picture of the Suffolk countryside to read.
'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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