Through the Season of Lent we are looking at what it means for us to be followers of Jesus. In our lectionary passage from the letter to the Romans today, Paul explains that we have new management. We explore how this can work out in practice and have starter ideas for a worship service, for small
As we journey through Lent is this year, the lectionary readings lead us to self-examination. What is in our heart? The colourful story of the anointing of David reminds us that the Lord wants us to be available to him. We provide resources for your church and small group, for young and old, as we
This Lent we are exploring what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Our lectionary passage from Romans today tells us that we are called by God into relationship – with himself and with other people. We provide resources for all ages, for groups and individuals, to unpack this theme.
As we continue our Lenten theme “Following Jesus though Lent” we turn to the story of Abraham’s journey, which challenges us to go where God leads. Following Jesus means we will have faith. We explore the story with visual imagery; sermon starters; and ideas for youth and children. Included is a
Our resource is full of creative ideas for all ages to lead your church or group into the season of Lent. We begin as we examine the gospel account the testing of Christ. This leads us to self-examination and confession.
We look at the transfiguration for Jesus. Peter was one of the witnesses of this event and it was imprinted on his memory. We ask what encounters are imprinted on our memories? Have we had an encounter with the divine? Once again, we provide a range of resources for all ages. This Sunday acts as a
Our focus is on the prophecy of Isaiah and we ask what it means to worship the Lord. We find helpful advice for rebuilding the church and provide a range of resources for church services, children, youth and individual reflection.
We look today at the beatitudes and how Matthew’s account differs from that in Luke’s gospel. What does this mean for our own attitudes and behaviour? We provide a range of creative ideas and resources to help people of all ages explore these ideas.
While he was walking along the shore of Lake Galilee Jesus called fishermen to follow him. We look today at the different ways the call of God appears in this passage from Matthew, and how that call may impact our own lives.
The lectionary passage from the gospel today takes us to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry where we see people becoming his disciples. The relevant question that this raises for us is, “Why would people come to Jesus?” We provide a range of resources to explore this issue.
Each year Epiphanytide begins with the gospel account of the baptism of Jesus. It is a time when we focus on the church’s mission to make disciples, reach out to the world, and tell the good news about Jesus. Today we look at how the historical account of Jesus’ baptism resounds into our own time
On the last Sunday of the year the lectionary reading from the prophet calls us to bring to mind the gracious actions of God in our lives. Today’s resource includes reflections, prayers and creative ideas to explore this passage with your congregation, small group and children.
