Some words of encouragement from Rebecca recapping on our gathering last Sunday and some of the questions that were raised there. For details on this see here.
Rebecca also reflects on some words from Psalm 62.
Bishop Keith Cowart bring a greeting and encourages us to have confidence in God’s promises.
Bishop Keith is the bishop that oversees the Free Methodist churches in the UK and Ireland.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Global Partnerships Sunday this week. If you didn’t manage to join us the video is still available here.
During the gathering Dave Brown said this:
Before we go, Sophia and Lucas threw out a challenge to make a Short Stop Motion movie – you can download apps to enable you to do this – the one they used cost £2.99. So, children and young people – how about making a stop motion movie with Lego, or plasticine or some other props? A movie about a Christian who inspires you or your favourite Bible story. There will be a prize for the best one in 2 age categories; those at Primary School and those at High School!
For Primary Age only: you may have noticed the items on the piano behind me changing during the service – how many times did they change and what were they!? Send in your answers to general@fulwoodfmc.net and we’ll drawn out 3 names for a prize. The prizes are wooden elephants or rhinos which were given to us by our friends at Emmanuel House in Sierra Leone.
We are planning on putting together a video montage of all the things you have been getting up to while on lock down. It would be great if you could send us a photo with a short note.
Show us what you have been making, playing, doing, challenges etc. We are looking for all the different ways you have found to do normal things! We would also love to see how you have been watching our live services together.
Please email to suec@fulwoodfmc.net
Please find below a couple of book reviews from the Christian Resources Centre in Preston. You can still order from them via email on cbcpreston@aol.com which is now the only way to get in touch with the Christian Resource Centre, the shop is closed as per the Government guidelines. Some of their suppliers have closed so they are limited to what they can source but they have a few of each of these in stock.
Although she is best known for her time on the mission field in Ecuador, Elisabeth Elliot went on to become a vibrant role model for valiant, godly women all over the world. Follow her journey from the jungles of the Amazon, where she faced the tragic death of her first husband, to the lecture halls and radio shows of the culture wars, where she stood as a strong defender of God’s Word.
In 1956, five young American men were martyred by Auca Indians in the jungles of Eucador as they attempted to reach them with the gospel. The widow of one of those men, here records the remarkable story of their courage and devotion to Christ.
In 40 tasty, easily digestible bites you can travel round God’s amazing world and pray!
This second book in the 40 days 40 bites series covers twenty different countries including Egypt, Madagascar, and Afghanistan. It also covers a variety of issues such as hunger, child trafficking and creation care. One family Janet knows reads this guide and prays together every weekend. Why not make it part of your family together time during lockdown and touch the world through your prayers. Only £4 – contact church to buy a copy.
Our Friday update comes from Lawrence.
We have been praying around the clock and Lawrence contemplates 1 Timothy 2:1 about the need and delight of prayer.
Also, this Sunday is Global Partnerships Sunday and we will be hearing from different people about different places, it would be great to have an atlas or a globe available to see where people are talking from and about.
Also: We are planning on putting a video montage of all the things you have been getting up to while on lock down. It would be great if you could send us a photo with a short note. Show us what you have been making, playing, doing, Challenges etc. Different ways you have found to do normal things! We would also love to see how you have been watching our live services together. Please email to suec@fulwoodfmc.net
If you want to see all of the updates they can be found here.
Today’s update comes from Nicki.
We’d love to hear about the creative activities that you have been getting up to during your lockdown, please let us have picture or videos via social media or email.
Also, this Sunday is Global Partnerships Sunday and we will be hearing from different people about different places, it would be great to have an atlas or a globe available to see where people are talking from and about.
Nicki is, today, reflecting on 2 Kings 6:16-17.
An update from Hannah.
What have you been getting up to during lockdown? We’d love to hear your stories.
When we are feeling a bit tired or overwhelmed, we have a God that does not tire – Isaiah 40:28-30
Also, we’ve kept the link in from Ian’s update on the 17th April as some of you may not have received that update.
If you want to see all of the updates they can be found here.