Author Archive: Shera Payne

A Time for This and a Time for That

A Time for This and a Time for That

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11: In Ecclesiastes 3, the first 8 verses can be read out in time, almost a chant: a-time-to-be-born/a-time-to-die/a-time-to-plant/a-time-to-harvest/a-time-to-kill/a-time-to-heal Solomon here is telling us that timing is everything and that the actual time for DOING THINGS is equally important The punchline of a joke- you get it wrong and it’s not funny. That’s timing. On […]

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  Jan 22, 2017   No comments
Courtroom Drama – Jesus in the Dock

Courtroom Drama – Jesus in the Dock

John 5:31-40 Background In John 5:16 the leaders harass Jesus for healing on the Sabbath. His reply is that the son of God does not work alone and it is by God’s power that miracles happen. He then goes on to prove that He is the son of God. In this passage it’s almost as […]

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  Dec 11, 2016   No comments

Mainly Music

Mainly Music The sessions are for children aged 0-4 years old. We start with a short story and then get straight into singing using pom poms, claves, shakers and scarves. After this the children have a plain biscuit and drink before heading over to play with the toys, whilst the adults have a civilised filter […]

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  Oct 8, 2016   No comments
Love of Money – Is Wealth a Sin?

Love of Money – Is Wealth a Sin?

It’s Harvest Festival!!! That time of year when we dutifully bring foodstuffs, flowers and other things to church to give to people in the area. Harvest festival is a one-off. Many members of the church here also give regularly to Foodbank which is brilliant and undoubtedly our collective action has made significant differences to some […]

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  Sep 25, 2016   No comments