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The wonderful song ‘I bless the day’ that we used as a reflection this morning is by Nicki Rogers. You can listen to it and download it from her website here: http://nickirogers.bandcamp.com/track/i-bless-the-day I bless the day by Nicki Continue reading Song from this morning… Here is a video of Revd Shuna George’s art. Shuna is a curate in Bridport and she and her family live in Lyme Regis.
We had the first session of our preaching course on Monday night. Since then I have not stopped reflecting on the idea that our core understanding of who God is shapes our preaching no matter what the subject. In other words, our preaching does not take place in a vacuum. Not only does our preaching take place in a church and cultural context, but it also takes place against the backdrop of our own lives and our own understanding of who God is.
In this 3-minute chat about God, Gavin is asked “What is the gospel?” Here is his reply… “Gospel means ‘good news’, so the gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news about Jesus Christ. If we want to understand the good news of Jesus Christ, then we need to view the gospel in its wider context. We mustn’t simply view the good news of Jesus as an isolated bit of history. We need to understand that the gospel of Jesus Christ, this good news, is part of the unfolding history of God in the world.  When people do not have a divine vision they get discouraged. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. (Proverbs 29:18) One thing I’m not lacking in is vision. You will always find me pushing the boundaries of our community – probing, seeking, exploring – as I do my best to serve God and this community directed by the Spirit of Jesus. So, wanna know how I see things shaping up? Wanna be stretched, challenged, moved out of your comfort zone and have a scary peek into the mind of the beatboxing vicar? Then read on… This Lent you may wish to take up The Carbon Fast, a Lent resource provided by Tearfund. Each week of Lent you can download a sheet (PDF) that will provide you with actions and prayers. The Nunc Dimittis is the Song of Simeon found in Chapter 2 from the good news according to Luke. Jesus’ presentation in the temple has been interpreted in art throughout Christian history. Here is the reflection being used at 10am on Sunday morning.
The funeral and thanksgiving for the life of Philippa Corbin takes place at Uplyme Church building today at 3pm followed by a committal in the Uplyme cemetery. OK so what exactly does this mean? Well, the true answer is probably different things to different generations and cultural contexts. Continue reading Sing to the Lord a New Song |
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