Author Archive: Shera Payne
Jesus the Water Walker
Matthew 14: 22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a […]
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Reading: Mark 10:13-16 13 People brought their small children to Jesus so that he could lay his hands on them to bless them. But the followers told the people to stop bringing their children to him. 14 Jesus saw what happened. He did not like his followers telling the children not to come. So he […]
Continue ReadingPrayers for Coventry Based on The Lord’s Prayer
Lord, teach us to pray….. Our Father In Heaven….. Lord, you are our Father. May every person in Coventry know you as Father too. Comfort each one with your peace and acceptance that all may know that you are the living God of the Bible who is the God of love. May each know that […]
Continue ReadingCHIPS – Peace and Reconciliation in the UK and Abroad
It was great to have Elfrida Calvocoressi from Christian International Peace Service (CHIPS) talking to us today about their work. CHIPS takes a practical, biblically-based and grassroots approach to working for peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict and tension around the world, including the UK. Please explore their site to find out more about […]
Continue ReadingLetter from Laurence – A high view of people
World View A World View refers to a framework of ideas and beliefs forming a global description through which an individual, group or culture watches and interprets the world and interacts with it. In other words this is a fundamental belief deep inside a person which they may or may not be consciously aware of, […]
Continue ReadingSafeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
All Saints Church, Allesley is a safeguarding church. Our volunteers in children, and youth work are regularly trained in Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults; a course organised by Coventry Diocese. These courses are available throughout the year. We are taught to look out for signs of abuse, which can take many forms, and know the […]
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