Worship Reflections from November 2023
26 November 2023
A Rainbow of Hope Mathew 25: 31 to 46 Somewhere, over the rainbow, Skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream, Really do come true. A few years ago, I might have sung that sing for you. But that dream has somewhat faded. Those musical buffs will recognise this song from the Wizard of Oz, sung by Judy Garland. A rainbow. So what is special about a rainbow? you might ask. Let us pray As a…
12th November 2023
Reflection for Fellowship@10 12th November 2023 Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: Wise or Naïve? Introduction Let’s recap. Ten bridesmaids were waiting for a bridegroom, they waited so long that they fell asleep! This parable is familiar to you. Right? So, there were these ten bridesmaids waiting for a bridegroom. Five of the bridesmaids were wise and five of the bridesmaids were foolish we are told. The wise bridesmaids brought along some extra oil for their lamps, the foolish bridesmaids did not. Long before the bridegroom…
19th November 2023
REFLECTION it’s about trust! Throughout this year of Matthew we have heard a number of parables about the kingdom of God. In fact, most of the parables about God’s kingdom are found in Matthew How many times did Jesus say, The kingdom of heaven is like…? the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed… the kingdom of heaven is like yeast… the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field… the kingdom of heaven is like a…
5th November 2023
Reflection for Together@10 5th November 2023 Text: Matthew 25:31-46. Title: Homelessness Introduction “The good we do lives on in others, and it is one of the most important things that does.” These are the words of the late Rabbi Lord Johnathan Sacks who died on 7th November 2020. He had been Chief Rabbi in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations for 22 years and a source of inspiration for many. “The good we do lives on in others, and it is…