Another lovely morning service at Castle Combe although we are beginning to wonder how many more there will be. Especially encouraging to see David and Hermina there after their brisk walk up the hill from the village!
As Joe opened up for us and preached this morning I wondered if there would be any particular message as to what the future holds for our little church. He preached on Psalm 23 and I was very struck with his thoughts on v 2. God leads me. Yes He is the Shepherd and He is the Leader. Today's thought for me was that we must keep listening to His Voice. He is the One Who is going to lead our church to closure or open the way so that we can continue. Joe's whole message was excellent and I can't possibly summarise it but I also liked his thoughts on v 5. In the midst of difficulties God allows us to sit down! We don't need to worry about what is going to happen because He has it all in control. We just have to do our part and be there next Sunday if the Lord tarries.
Our prayers this week are with Gemma, and also with Helen who is in hospital as I write.
Sunday 26 October 2014
Sunday 19 October 2014
continuing
Another memorable and blessed time. Wonderful to see every person who came and especially Miriam and Ryan.
John had three headings for his clear gospel message; the revelation of God, the record of our sin and the register of the redeemed.
I came away encouraged, not just by the glorious Autumn sunshine spilling into the church, but mainly by the warmth and friendship from the people within. We particularly remember Gemma at this time as her pregnancy is soon to be ended! We pray for her and Joe, and that a healthy (and contented) baby will be born to them.
John had three headings for his clear gospel message; the revelation of God, the record of our sin and the register of the redeemed.
I came away encouraged, not just by the glorious Autumn sunshine spilling into the church, but mainly by the warmth and friendship from the people within. We particularly remember Gemma at this time as her pregnancy is soon to be ended! We pray for her and Joe, and that a healthy (and contented) baby will be born to them.
Sunday 12 October 2014
welcome
Welcome to the first entry!!
Church was so uplifting this morning! But then it always is! I took my camera along today thinking to take a picture of Marjorie’s flowers for the first blog entry. She brings flowers from her garden and they always look so beautiful, especially when the sun is shining on them. But instead of flowers she brought along two of her granddaughters, which of course was even better!
Luke and Laurie were there again with baby Millie just one month old. Such a gorgeous contented baby and wonderful to see them all in church as a family.
Our next door neighbour popped in with a card saying that the folks in St. Andrew’s would be praying for us as they knew we would be struggling after the loss of Steve and his family. That was a great encouragement too. Today was our third Sunday without Steve and Tim and their families after their call to Ladyfield in Chippenham. Of course we miss them terribly but we feel sure they will be blessed and be a blessing in this fresh corner of God’s Vineyard.
This morning John preached on Psalm 73 and was clear in his message as he always is. "As for me, it is good for me to draw near to God." Then we had a time of communion and finally a time for fellowship over a hot drink.
Do please pray for us as we seek the way forward in face of so many uncertainties. Or better still drop us an email or come along next Sunday! We would love to see you. If you have young children and would like them to be taught a bible story and songs during the sermon then please contact us through the website (cc-cc.org).
Thankyou for reading!
Church was so uplifting this morning! But then it always is! I took my camera along today thinking to take a picture of Marjorie’s flowers for the first blog entry. She brings flowers from her garden and they always look so beautiful, especially when the sun is shining on them. But instead of flowers she brought along two of her granddaughters, which of course was even better!
Luke and Laurie were there again with baby Millie just one month old. Such a gorgeous contented baby and wonderful to see them all in church as a family.
Our next door neighbour popped in with a card saying that the folks in St. Andrew’s would be praying for us as they knew we would be struggling after the loss of Steve and his family. That was a great encouragement too. Today was our third Sunday without Steve and Tim and their families after their call to Ladyfield in Chippenham. Of course we miss them terribly but we feel sure they will be blessed and be a blessing in this fresh corner of God’s Vineyard.
This morning John preached on Psalm 73 and was clear in his message as he always is. "As for me, it is good for me to draw near to God." Then we had a time of communion and finally a time for fellowship over a hot drink.
Do please pray for us as we seek the way forward in face of so many uncertainties. Or better still drop us an email or come along next Sunday! We would love to see you. If you have young children and would like them to be taught a bible story and songs during the sermon then please contact us through the website (cc-cc.org).
Thankyou for reading!
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