We are not made to live, learn or go on the journey with God on our own. Jesus showed us patterns of friendship that ranged from one best friend to 72 core disciples and 120 that gathered to wait for His Spirit to be poured out. Caroline brings her wisdom to this important subject
Gather Team
Confidence in Jesus and Our God Stories – Dave Roberts
Dave reminds us that there is such a thing as proper confidence, assured but humble, resilient but not deaf to the realities of peoples lives. He introduces us to confidence in the story of God, confidence in Jesus, confidence in our community and confidence in our calling as image bearers for God in the world.
It’s Christmas Day! A Creative reading of the Story
Here is a new reading of the Christmas story from lancu, Anwen and Trefan. They are aided by Will and Catalina and various bits of technology. It’s great – enjoy
Ness Wilson, Pioneer UK leader, challenges us to go to the ‘spaces and places’ where people gather
Ness Wilson is the Pioneer UK Leader. She visited us to film at the Community Garden as part of the preparation for the network conference in March ’23. 5 other church expressions will be filmed for the conference, which will explore how we join in with the mission of God by creating community in the ‘spaces and places’ of our neighbourhoods. Prepare to have your thinking stretched.
Tom and Suzie Brock Visiting Eastbourne This Weekend
Tom and Suzie are well-known to many across the town having visited Eastbourne for many years. Take this opportunity to step aside and let God minister to you through the worship, prayer and prophetic insight that we anticipate will flow on Saturday evening.
Parking is available in the Bridgemere Centre car park
Jesus the Creator – Ray Whitby
The Bible suggests that Jesus was active in the creation of the world. Ray reminds us that it all ‘belongs to God” and then explores what that means for us in 2022. It is a very countercultural thought. Listen and discover why.
Jesus Our Redeemer – Roland Brown
What does it mean when we describe Jesus as our Redeemer? What did it mean for people to be bought back from those who kept them in slavery? How does this impact our understanding of what Jesus has done in our lives? Roland paints the scriptural picture for us.
Mission Minded Church – Esther Wiggins on the restoration of the woman with the issue of blood
Esther explores the story of the woman with the issue of blood to help us understand that Jesus did not merely heal her through her act of touching the hem of his garment, but he also restored her very publically after years of social and spiritual isolation. Esther then helps us discern how this will help us understand our mission in the world today.
Song of the Week – 16th May
Common Hymnal – Psalm 23