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Easter Sunday talk 17th April 2022 - 'Live like Him'
How do we seek to live like Jesus lived?
Jesus was 100% consistent throughout His life and death because He knew what He was called to do. When we look at the Bible we discover a revelation of God - Jesus came to show us God's heart and to give us a way back to Him. As we study Luke's gospel we discover that we can see things differently and can begin to live like Him. |
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.
Click here for details of our Easter programme.
You are very welcome to join us - click here for details of our meetings and directions to Cratfield.
Click here for details of our Easter programme.
*** HCC Podcast: How do we handle relationship conflict? ***
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Conflict is part of life - understanding ourselves and others is a key factor in its resolution. In this podcast John and Shealan discuss conflict within family relationships, with friends and in a church or work setting. John offers helpful practical advice on how and when to stand up for yourself and how to understand the other person.
A very interesting discussion and well worth listening to! Click here to listen and/ or download the podcast. |
New article : Healing
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If God loves us and is all powerful why do more people not get healed? Is it because we don't have enough faith?
John addresses these questions in his new article on healing. Click the picture to the left to go to John's article and please feel free to add your own thoughts and experiences here. We held two Zoom Bible studies on this important subject last year - click here for details and to listen to the recordings of the studies.
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Merle's Lent reflections: A battle of the will
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What cup do you hold this Eastertime?
In her final reflection for Lent Merle asks us whether our cup is one of plenty or one of pain and suffering. Are we prepared to go the extra mile by sharing the cup of plenty and filling our cup with generosity, kindness, understanding, helpfulness and mercy? Click the picture of the cross to read Merle's latest reflection - and see below to read Merle's earlier reflections. |
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Merle's Lent Reflections -
Prepared 
How do we respond when special meals or celebrations go wrong and we're under pressure - do we choose to put the needs of others first?
In her latest reflection Merle considers the Last Supper and the care and wisdom that Jesus showed for his disciples. Click the picture of the bread and wine to read. Merle's Lent Reflections -
If only? 
Do we take full responsibility when life goes wrong or do we turn things back on ourselves?
In her third reflection for Lent Merle writes about Mary and Martha's response to their brother Lazarus' death and highlights the hope we have of resurrected life after death. Click the picture above to read. Click to read the Introduction to Merle's Lent reflections, Reflection 1: Life to the full and Reflection 2: Beautiful things and right choices.
The tricky business of relationships
What was your training like for in-depth quality relationships?
In his Bible insight based on 2 Peter 3:18 John has written about growing in grace and knowledge in our relationships. Click the picture of the jet plane to read John's thoughts. 
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True or false?
Is the story of Jesus rising from the dead true or false?
In his latest article for the Halesworth Community News John encourages us to consider this question. The answer has enormous ramifications for our lives! Click the picture above to read John's article. Remember the big picture
When we face life's challenges do we respond simply on the basis of our own feelings - or can we be truly objective?
In his latest Bible Insight John encourages us to see the whole picture. Click the picture of the scales above to read John's Insight. '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. 
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Bible study - Peter's Pain
What can we learn from the way Jesus walked with his disciples?
'Peter's Pain' presents a biblical study of Peter's character and how Jesus encouraged him to live in all of who he was. It gives hope to each of us if we take and use all that we are for the Lord. Click the graphic above to go to the Bible study page. Relationship essentials
What are the essential qualities of healthy relationships? John describes the qualities of loyalty, commitment, trust, openness, honesty and vision and explains what they look like in practice. Click the picture above 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. 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.
Shealan is a photographer, podcaster and videographer who has recorded several excellent podcasts with John which are featured on this site. Click here to explore Shealan's work further.
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