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The process
Following on from last week's talk on David's circumstances in 1 Samuel, Tim considers David's reactions to God in Psalms 143 - 145.

​Tim encourages us to learn from David's responses and be defined by the Spirit of God within us, not by our circumstances. 
Click here to go to the talk

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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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​Our recent Bible studies have focused upon the foundational principles of church. The recording of our study on Wednesday 13th January on 'Giftings' is available - click 
here to go to the recording. Our next study will be held on Wednesday 27th January at 8.00pm on Romans 14 - click here to go to the preparatory notes.
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We have built a resource of links to some of the worship songs we sing on a Sunday morning. On Sunday morning we sang -

Hope
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Two early Spring flowers remind
​Merle of sunny days ahead and the determination and perseverance needed in difficult times. Click the picture of the snowdrops to read Merle's latest nature nature blog.

Looking through the window
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As the UK is in its third lockdown Merle reflects upon the benefits of spending time looking out of our windows and challenges us to not give in to solitude and loneliness. Click the picture of the aconite bulbs to read Merle's reflection.

An encouraging surprise
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A very early flowering narcissus in Merle's garden was an encouraging surprise and reminder of the faith and hope we have in Christ. Click the picture of the flower above to read Merle's blog.

Ready for battle
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Tim writes about how David walked with God through the challenges of battle, loss, despair and victory in
​1 Samuel chapters 29 and 30. Click the picture of the sword to read Tim's latest article.

Know your value
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In his article for the January issue of the Community News John asks if a £20 note has less value if it is crumpled and damaged. He encourages us to accept God's valuation of ourselves. Click the picture of the banknote to read John's article. 

Hope and Future
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​Laura writes about the hope for the future that has the power to change how we live in the present - in the midst of a 3rd lockdown. Click the picture of the sky above to read Laura's article.

'In Christ'
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What does it mean to live 'in Christ'? In his latest Bible insight John explains the choices we need to make to live in our second home - in Christ. Click the picture of the bungalow above to read. 

Theology
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Inspired by his youngest daughter's ability to learn quickly when she applies herself, Tim writes about the importance of our knowledge of God and experience of him. Click the picture of the guitar to read Tim's thoughts.

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Thoughts and readings January
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Click the picture of Southwold harbour  to read thoughts and readings shared during January 2021.

Contentment
Shealan is developing her YouTube channel 'Her Wild Peaceful Heart' to bring encouragement and insight to young women. She has shared her latest video on contentment below - well worth a view!

'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
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'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.

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  • Home
  • Church Community
    • About HCC
    • Our history
    • HCC Community - Worship songs
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings January 2021
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings December 2020
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings November 2020
  • Teaching
    • Sunday talks
    • Bible study
    • John's Bible Insights >
      • 'In Christ'
      • A weak conscience
      • When it all goes wrong
      • The practice run
      • Love in human form
    • Halesworth Community News articles
    • John's notebook
    • Tim's notebook
    • Merle's nature blog
    • Merle's reflections
    • Articles
  • Understanding Yourself
    • Introduction to understanding
    • Understanding temperaments
    • Understanding depression
    • Understanding anxiety
    • Understanding ME/CFS
  • Understanding Family
    • Expectant parents
    • New arrivals
    • Understanding children
    • Family life
    • Understanding men
  • Courses
    • Online course
    • Understanding Children course
    • Understanding Yourself weekends