The 10:30 service is back in St Andrew.
many of the older priests and Levites and family heads, who had seen the former temple, wept aloud when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy. (Ezra 2:12, NIV)
As the foundation of the new temple was laid, some shouted with joy while others wept. The great temple built by Solomon had been destroyed just 50 years before, and some older people remembered it, and wept when they saw what was going to replace it. As we return to St Andrew's, after a break of 6 months. I suspect that we do so with mixed emotions: hope and anticipation for the future, perhaps along with sadness at what we miss about what used to be there. I hope that you can join us this Sunday as we see how the temple points us to Jesus, and that our buildings, and us, are to bring him praise and glory.
All services are now in St Thomas.
And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27, NIV)
Over the past few weeks we've been seeing how amazing the Kingdom of God is: it changes lives, it changes communities, and it points to a future, perfect, eternal kingdom. Being part of this kingdom is open to everyone: there's no charge, no interview process, and no preferential treatment for some group. This has got to be the best news ever - forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life, and it's all free. It does, however, require committment, there's no such things as a "part-time Christian!" Why not join us this Sunday as we see why even that is amazing news?
All services are now in St Thomas.
When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, ‘Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.’ (Luke 14:15, NIV)
We're still thinking about the Kingdom of God, and what it looks like. Jesus has been describing what it means to be part of God's kingdom, and it's amazing! It's no suprise that someone says "Blessed is the one" who will be part of it. Why not join us this Sunday as we see more about the Kingdom of God and the invitation to be part of it.
All services are now in St Thomas.
For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. (Luke 14:11, NIV)
Luke still wants us to be thinking about the Kingdom of God, and so he records a parable that Jesus tells about how humility will lead to exalting, in God's kingdom. How does this passage show us Jesus, and how does it reassure us that Jesus will keep us safe? Why not join us this Sunday, as we find out more?
All services are now in St Thomas.
Then Jesus asked, “What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? (Luke 13:18, NIV)
What is the kingdom of God like? It's a great question - it's a vital question! If we are part of the kingdom of God, we should know what it's like. If we want others to be part of the kingdom of God, they need to know what it's like as well. Why not come along this Sunday and see how suprising and amazing the kingdom of God is?