From the minister

We have launched into a series on the Ten Commandments. With a few detours on the way to accommodate my holidays and special services we will be studying these until the middle of September. The Ten Commandments are crucial to godly living as they lead to a right relationship with God and others. Whilst only 300 or so words long they have shaped our society and it is also reasonable to say that the unravelling of society that we are experiencing today coincides with our general lack of regard for God's Ten Commandments.

As a member of Christ's Church and a follower of his ways you will, I am sure, seek to obey God by living according to his will. However, when you have done this you will probably have found that life gets harder because you are moving against the downward flow of culture, but you will also have found that it gets better because you are living in the will of God. People look to you as a member of the church and they spot hypocrisy from a thousand miles, but they also see in you hope when you live well. It is so important that we continue to be beacons of light in our darkening world, because in us is God's hope for salvation.

Come along to Sunday services and be refreshed by His Word by taking a refresher course in the Ten Commandments and be encouraged to go and live them out authentically as followers of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

There have been a number of enquiries from people considering joining the church and to enable this we will be running another course of Christianity Explored. A course has been planned to begin on Thursday September 11. This will run for 10 evenings (which again, allowing for holidays, takes us to the end of November) and thereafter we intend to welcome new members by profession of faith. If you know anyone considering joining the church then please let them know.

The course is not just for people considering membership but also for those who want to know more of the faith we profess. If you are interested in learning more about what we believe (whether you are an existing member or just curious) you will also be very welcome.
If you would like to sign up or are looking for more information then please get in touch with me at the contact details on the front of the magazine.

Come and join us at our early all-age worship service at 9.30am in the hall or our usual service at 11.30am in the church - as always, all are welcome. Have a great summer.
In Christ's service
Jamie Milliken