‘But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.’ (Micah 5:2, NIV)
It's the final Sunday of Advent - Christmas Day is only 5 sleeps away! In the book of the prophet Micah, God promises a rule who will come from Bethlehem. A ruler who is ancient, and who will be a shepherd-like king, bringing security and peace to God's people. Spoiler: that's Jesus! Come and find out more this Sunday.
The LORD your God ... will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17, NIV)
In amongst the busyness of Advent and Christmas, it's easy to feel that we've lost the joy of the season. The adverts promise us the most wonderful time of the year, but the reality is often quite different. Would it help to know that God delights in you, he loves you, and he rejoices over you? Why not find out more in our services, this Sunday?
‘I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,’ says the L0RD Almighty. (Malachi 3:1, NIV)
With two-and-a-half weeks to go, are you ready for Christmas yet? What would it look like to be ready? Is there something more than just a tree, baubles, and some wrapping paper? Why not come and find out more about what it means to be getting ready for Christmas.
to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. (Luke 1:79, NIV)
This Sunday is the first day of Advent, and the countdown, or countup, to Christmas can properly start. What is it we're really really getting ready for?
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I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. (Titus 3:8, NIV)
We're continuing our look through the book of Titus on Sunday morning. This week, we're joined by Jonathan Wolstenholme who will help us with Titus 3:1-15. Why not come along and see what can learn from the apostle Paul, as he writes to Titus.