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Articles
This section contains the beginnings of articles on a variety of subjects written by members of the church as they seek to follow the Lord in their everyday lives. The aim is to produce a resource that will help us all in the daily challenges of living. These articles are in the process of development so please feel free to use the contact page to add your comments about any of the articles.
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From novelty to reality
What happens when the reality of our restricted situation hits home? Kelly writes about the challenges of being responsible for children 24/7 and value of understanding ourselves and our children.
What happens when the reality of our restricted situation hits home? Kelly writes about the challenges of being responsible for children 24/7 and value of understanding ourselves and our children.
Breaking up the day
Merle is writing a blog of thoughts and encouragements during these troubling times. Today she has written her thoughts about how to break up the day.
Merle is writing a blog of thoughts and encouragements during these troubling times. Today she has written her thoughts about how to break up the day.
God is constant
Merle has written her thoughts about the constancy of God and of the seasons, following last night's announcement by the Prime Minister on social isolating.
Merle has written her thoughts about the constancy of God and of the seasons, following last night's announcement by the Prime Minister on social isolating.
An invitation
Kelly writes about her journey to find rest through silent prayer in the current challenging circumstances.
Kelly writes about her journey to find rest through silent prayer in the current challenging circumstances.
Thoughts from the classroom
Jen shares some of the challenges she has faced during this last week before the schools close indefinitely and the importance of having strong foundations.
Jen shares some of the challenges she has faced during this last week before the schools close indefinitely and the importance of having strong foundations.
My vision for church
Julie writes about the vision for church which she has carried from being a small child, as a community where we can learn and grow and serve the Lord together.
Julie writes about the vision for church which she has carried from being a small child, as a community where we can learn and grow and serve the Lord together.
Small things that matter
Merle writes about the challenges brought about by the period of isolation and lock down caused by the spread of Coronovirus and how she is handling them.
Merle writes about the challenges brought about by the period of isolation and lock down caused by the spread of Coronovirus and how she is handling them.
Don't look back
Jenny writes about the importance of moving forward at the start of 2020, not dwelling on last year's frustrations, trials and pain.
Jenny writes about the importance of moving forward at the start of 2020, not dwelling on last year's frustrations, trials and pain.
Approaching 2020
Julie shares some encouraging words from Ecclesiastes which have helped to make sense of her personal journey over the last few years and which offer tremendous hope and encouragement as we enter a new decade.
Julie shares some encouraging words from Ecclesiastes which have helped to make sense of her personal journey over the last few years and which offer tremendous hope and encouragement as we enter a new decade.
The attitude of gratitude
Mary shares two stories of people who have chosen to adopt an attitude of gratitude in the midst of difficult circumstances and reflects upon what our our own attitude will be as we go into 2020.
Mary shares two stories of people who have chosen to adopt an attitude of gratitude in the midst of difficult circumstances and reflects upon what our our own attitude will be as we go into 2020.
Finding God's peace
In the midst of her Christmas preparations Jenny paused and thought about the real meaning of peace and those things which can rob us of our peace, particularly at this time of year.
In the midst of her Christmas preparations Jenny paused and thought about the real meaning of peace and those things which can rob us of our peace, particularly at this time of year.
The blackboard
How do we remove those inaccurate negative beliefs which we hold about ourselves and replace them with the truth? Julie writes about a very helpful illustration of a blackboard which john shared with her.
How do we remove those inaccurate negative beliefs which we hold about ourselves and replace them with the truth? Julie writes about a very helpful illustration of a blackboard which john shared with her.
Crossing the chasm
The same two songs which prompted Susan's previous article caused Julie to think about the journey she has travelled with the Lord in this church over the past few years. Click the picture to read Julie's experiences.
The same two songs which prompted Susan's previous article caused Julie to think about the journey she has travelled with the Lord in this church over the past few years. Click the picture to read Julie's experiences.
Dealing with life's big disappointments
Susan has written some thoughts about how to handle life's big disappointments which were prompted by two songs we sang in church recently, 'Oceans' by Hillsong United and 'Your kindness' by Chris Spring.
Susan has written some thoughts about how to handle life's big disappointments which were prompted by two songs we sang in church recently, 'Oceans' by Hillsong United and 'Your kindness' by Chris Spring.
Called by God
Is there a difference between a career and a calling? What is a vocation? Julie shares her answers to these questions in the light of her current situation.
Is there a difference between a career and a calling? What is a vocation? Julie shares her answers to these questions in the light of her current situation.
Pearl's thoughts
Pearl has written some thoughts from her own experience about how to understand and help others.
Pearl has written some thoughts from her own experience about how to understand and help others.
How important is fellowship?
Having arrived late to church on Sunday morning and having to leave early made Julie realise again how important fellowship with other Christians is and how much we miss out on when we're not available to spend time with others.
Having arrived late to church on Sunday morning and having to leave early made Julie realise again how important fellowship with other Christians is and how much we miss out on when we're not available to spend time with others.
How big is your question mark?
Falling flat on her face recently caused Kelly to think about how we cope when things go wrong, and the importance of trusting the Lord.
Falling flat on her face recently caused Kelly to think about how we cope when things go wrong, and the importance of trusting the Lord.
Freedom
Julie reflects upon the freedom for which Christ has set us free and how we prevent ourselves being burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Julie reflects upon the freedom for which Christ has set us free and how we prevent ourselves being burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
The quiet voice
Kelly has written about a challenge her husband gave her at the beginning of the summer, to go deeper and hear the Lord, and the practical outworking in family life of rising to that challenge.
Kelly has written about a challenge her husband gave her at the beginning of the summer, to go deeper and hear the Lord, and the practical outworking in family life of rising to that challenge.
Thoughts on perspective
At the prayer meeting on Monday morning we talked about the importance of having an accurate perspective, on ourselves, our circumstances and life in general - click the picture of the spectacles to read.
At the prayer meeting on Monday morning we talked about the importance of having an accurate perspective, on ourselves, our circumstances and life in general - click the picture of the spectacles to read.
Digging out the roots
Julie likens digging an old, stubborn shrub out of her garden with the process of removing the negatives which reside within us, thus creating a wide-open space for God to fill.
Julie likens digging an old, stubborn shrub out of her garden with the process of removing the negatives which reside within us, thus creating a wide-open space for God to fill.
Sheep without a shepherd
Sheep require a lot of looking after and need a good shepherd. So do the people of God, both in Old Testament times and in the 21st century church. Read Jenny's observations on the need for strong church leadership.
Sheep require a lot of looking after and need a good shepherd. So do the people of God, both in Old Testament times and in the 21st century church. Read Jenny's observations on the need for strong church leadership.
Hearing God
Merle shares an important principle on how we can hear God speak to us, illustrated by a question one of her sons asked her.
Merle shares an important principle on how we can hear God speak to us, illustrated by a question one of her sons asked her.
