N O V I M O S T

Next Friday's meeting will focus on the work of Novi Most International.

Novi Most is a Christian charity working in Bosnia to bring hope and change to young people who have been affected by the conflicts there.

See http://www.novimost.org/

R E J O I C E ?

St Paul told us to rejoice. In fact he repeated himself so we would know he meant it. This from a chap who had a pretty rough time, all in all.

James told us to count it "pure joy" when we face difficult trials. Did he really mean it?

This weekend (28th- 30th April) is our thanksgiving weekend. It makes sense to thank God for the good stuff (health, happiness, winning an F.A. Cup semi-final) but should we thank Him for the not-so-good things?

Comments?

T H E R E A L I T Y O F D E A T H - A N D B E Y O N D

Writing to the Corinthians, Paul says the church is Christ's body and.. "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it."

So we are hurting for one of our members who lost her brother in a tragic death this week. Our prayers are with her.

So it seems strange but appropriate to be thinking this week of the One who's body we are, and His triumph over death.

G O O D F R I D A Y

This week our Friday Service is part of a whole week of prayer for Holy Week (that's three times I've used the word "week" in one sentence).

So there may be more of us than usual. But we won't be singing. And there won't be a sermon.

But many people will be working that day. Bank Holiday will be Monday. Is that right? What do you think?

Getting it all in order

So, as previously advertised, this Friday is a planning service! We have lots of ideas but more are welcome. I've spoken with Simon and Rose, and Julie has e-mailed some great thoughts. New boy Rich has sent a whole host of thoughts. So we gather to plan the next quarter and to see who would like to be involved in planning and leading each service.

Feel free to send ideas here too. You can post anonymously too!

Reflections on God's love

After much discussion and without specifically reading this passage we came to the conclusion...
"I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."