Debates and arguments in the church are as old as the church – this week we see people falling out over what demands should be placed on the Gentile (non-Jewish) believers in Jesus.
Turns out that God makes no distinction between people, and God’s love is for everyone
Let’s worship God
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Foreigners; strangers; seekers. The encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian is a story of the God’s followers reaching out. The story of how for God there are no barriers; no outcasts; no strangers. For us in our church, in our community this is often a challenge and can test us to the limits.
Can we, like Philip, be bold enough to speak to the stranger in our midst; can we welcome, affirm and share God’s love with those we meet, thus enabling them to experience the joy and fellowship of Christ?
Let’s worship together.
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If we ever thought the first group of Jesus followers had it easier than we do, we can think again.
Today Stephen’s story – a tale of conflicting communties, false accusations, bribes and murder. And among it all, some pretty searching questions for us today…
Let’s worship together.
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This week we walk the way of 2 of Jesus’ followers as they trudge grief-stricken away from Jerusalem and the site of Jesus’ execution.
They’re joined on the way by a stranger with a lot to say, and when they realise who it is….
Let’s worship the risen Christ, our God and companion.
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