Here is my service for tomorrow. You can join in with the worship either by coming to the church or by following this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 Please be there by 10.50 so we can be ready to join in wotht the Minute’s silence at 11.00 Mark Call to Worship In a world filled with violence and war, we gather together to celebrate the promise of peace. … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday – 13 November 2022
Here’s my latest Credo article as published in the ‘Newark Advertiser’ today Mark The writer of John’s gospel records Jesus saying ’I am…’ seven times: ‘I am the Good Shepherd’; ‘I am the Bread of Life; ‘I am the Vine’ and so on. If you don’t know all seven you might want to look them up. We are exploring all of these sayings in a … Continue reading Credo – 17 February 2022
Here is Tom’s reflection for today. We are meeting in the church building and on Zoom from 11.00. Here’s the Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 We would love to see you. Mark Taylor The way, the truth and the life Good morning and a very warm welcome to you all this morning, it’s great to be back with you in the building and in person. Things we … Continue reading Reflection – 30 January 2022
Here is my reflection for 23 January. Wherever you are in the world you can join in with the worship using this link to Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 – worship starts at 11.00 GMT. Mark Call to worshipJesus said, “Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.” Lord, as we search now, let us … Continue reading Reflection – 23 January 2022
Here is Martin’s reflection for today. Wherever you are in the world you can join in with the worship using this link to Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 – worship starts at 11.00 GMT. Mark London Road Congregational Church Reflection 2/1/22 Who is Jesus….To You? Call to Worship: Here, in this place, God welcomes all the dreamers, as well as the doubters:here, the worriers and wanderers can call on … Continue reading Reflection – 02 January 2022
Call to worship All creation holds its breath.The time is almost here.The heavenly choir of angels waits for its cue to sing.Excitement is all around us.Prepare your hearts–The grace of God takes on human form.Good news! Emmanuel, God-with-Us, comes to us.We gather to make ready our hearts for the coming of Christ, our hope. Let us pray In this Advent season we await the coming … Continue reading Reflection – 12 December 2021
Here’s my reflection for our Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 14 November. If you’d like to join in our Zoom sessions follow this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 The service starts at 11.00 British Summer Time. Mark Before worship A song by Eric Bogle – No Man’s Land Well, how do you do, Private William McBride,Do you mind if I sit here down by your graveside?And rest for a … Continue reading Reflection – 14 November 2021 – Remembrance Sunday
Here’s Martin’s reflection for Sunday 01 August. If you’d like to join in our online worship follow this Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 Our worship session starts at 11.00 Greenwich Mean Time. Mark London Road Congregational Church Reflection 7/11 It’s the difference between a need and a want Call to Worship Friends, let us worship God today, for God is great – God has blessed us with … Continue reading Reflection – 07 November 2021
Here’s my reflection from today Mark Call to Worship – based on Romans chapter 15 Gather around, you are welcome here, and you will hear Good News. In a world where there are so many discouraging and negative voices it is the God of encouragement who will speak to you today. The God of Jesus Christ. So come in, relax, let your tiredness roll away. … Continue reading Reflection – 26 September 2021
Here’s my reflection for Sunday 12 September. If you’d like to join in our online worship follow this Zoom link. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84890359132 Our worship session starts at 11.00 British Summer Time. We are delighted that the church building is open for worship too. The Zoom service will also be run from the church building. Mark Call to Worship – Psalm 23 Caring Shepherd, you supply all our … Continue reading Reflection – 12 September 2021
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