Like it or loathe it the World Cup starts this Friday and so our meeting will be themed around the 'beautiful game' .Some hail football as the New Religion and the iconic status of players like David Beckham akin to that of Jesus Christ.
' Being a football fan goes some way towards meeting the need all humans have for belonging and communal identity '
' Hope lies in next weeks fixture'
Do these statements present a challenge to Christianity ?
What would Jesus think of the World Cup ?
Football...... its just a game... or is it ?
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Trusting in God can be a bit like a game of football. Some of us may not be on the field at all and not be interested in the game. Some of us may be watching from the sidelines, just to see what is happening. Others of us believe that what God wants most of all is for us to trust him enough to be 'wearing the shirt' for Him, to be players for Him and to be heading for the right goal.
In the past, people lived in communities in which their religion was one of the most important things they had in common.
Nowadays that is no longer the case but when our country plays in a world tournament we can share the same hope and get behind our team.
We are all in Gods team hopefully, we are players and supporters. With Jesus as our Captain leading us all to victory if we follow his lead.
Make sure you take a look at the St Mark's posters on the main raod below the church...
Nice idea with this site its better than most of the rubbish I come across.
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