Author Archive: Shera Payne

The Gift of Prayer

The Gift of Prayer

Reading: Luke 11:1-13 Listen to the Sermon: The gift of prayer Summary Jesus says there is a right and a wrong way to pray. Have you ever thought of that? The greatest tragedy is unasked for prayer. We often see prayer only to be used in case of emergencies. A bit like the break glass […]

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  Oct 14, 2018   No comments
The Gift of New Beginnings

The Gift of New Beginnings

Readings: Acts 9:10-19  and Mark 1: 9-13 Listen to the Sermon: The gift of new beginnings Summary 1. Confirms God’s Love. God offers all of us a new beginning. He does this because he loves us. 2. New role in life. We are all members of the Kingdom. We do the role that God calls […]

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  Oct 9, 2018   No comments
Abundant Creation – The Gift of Abundance

Abundant Creation – The Gift of Abundance

Reading: Matthew 6: 25-33 Summary Everything is a gift from God. The world says there is scarcity – scarcity tells us to be worried and anxious. Jesus says there is enough – just look at Creation! For example, our lives get so busy it feels like there isn’t enough time – but there is a […]

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  Sep 30, 2018   No comments
The Gift of Reconciliation

The Gift of Reconciliation

Elfrida Calvocoressi has been involved in peacemaking for over 40 years. Roy, her husband, founded CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) in 1964. Elfrida qualified as a nurse/midwife in 1962, and was latterly based in Ngora (Uganda) with Church Mission Society. A trustee of various charities, including CHIPS, she is a lay leader in her local […]

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  Sep 23, 2018   No comments