Messenger April May 2020

Ian, what do you enjoy and receive from the church services?
The fellowship and church services have given me a new outlook on Christianity,
and being part of an Alpha Course, home group and praying with other people
has helped me develop my faith and understanding of the bible. I do sometimes
feel out of my depth, particularly at the Wednesday home group, but realise we
are all a work in progress and that must be part of the journey.
Do you have a hymn or reading that means a lot to you, and why?
As a rugby fan I was amazed that “I vow to thee my
country” was chosen as the official World Cup
anthem. It was one of my favourites from an early
age. My other most enjoyable hymn is “Glorious
things of thee are spoken” as I think it says a great
deal about my early life and upbringing.
The piece of Scripture I find most compelling is Luke
Chapter 23. It embraces Jesus’ trial and subsequent
crucifixion and you find Jesus saying, “Father forgive
them for they know not what they do”. It says
everything about Jesus the man; knowing that he was going to be crucified.
Ian, it has been great talking to you. Thank you so much for agreeing to do the
faith interview, God Bless. Philip.
They took Him Lord,
my friend, your son
With shouts of “Crucify”,
And there upon Calvary’s Hill,
A cross was held up high.
MY FRIEND JESUS
Three days He spent within a tomb,
Locked by those he came to save.
But on that glorious morn,
He rose up from the grave.
“Father forgive” from there, He cried,
As for our sins He bore,
He gave his all, His final breath,
To open Heaven’s door.
That we might know
God’s love and peace,
As He forgives our sin,
And know the joy He longs to give,
That all may enter in.
To demonstrate His love for all,
To save their lives and win.
That in God’s Holy Spirit,
We too may be with Him.
That we might live in peace and joy,
His love to share with all.
With outstretched arms let’s listen
To His resurrection call.
Pam Muller
John 13:34 - 35 NIV 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I
have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that
you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
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