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On Sunday, we launched a new series called More. This is a walk through Paul's Letter to the church in Ephesians. Jamie McMillan launched this series as we looked at the context for this letter. It is found in Acts 19, where we read of the riot that was the catalyst for the church. Acts 19

On Good Friday, John Dickinson was with us, and unpacked the role that Joseph of Aremethia played in Jesus' crucifixion. John highlighted that Joseph lived a Cross-shaped life that looked like Courage , Compassion & Commitment . John 19

On Easter Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. Jamie McMillan was with us as he unpacked Romans 6:1-13 and how Jesus' resurrection was The Great Reversal , The End of History & Everything Upside - down . Romans 6:1-13

Following Easter, we dropped back into the final part of our I AM series, as Dave Dickinson unpacked Jesus' proclamation that He is the True Vine. This statement of Jesus is all about Abiding & Fruitfulness . John 15:1-11

On Sunday, we marked Palm Sunday as we entered the Easter season. Dave Dickinson unpacked John's account of Jesus arriving into Jerusalem ahead of a week that would change the course of history. Dave highlighted that this story is about the Crowd & the King . John 12:12-19

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson led us through the penultimate part of our I Am series, as we looked at one of Jesus' most recognisable statements, "I am the way, the truth and the life". Dave walked us through the three parts of this statement and its significance for us as we follow Jesus. Jesus Way + Jesus Truth = Jesus Life  John 14:1-11

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson moved us into part five of our I Am series as we looked at Jesus' proclamation that He is the Resurrection and the Life – all following the death His friend Lazarus. Jesus then goes on to miraculously bring Lazarus back from the dead. Dave highlighted that this statement is about a Sign & a Promise . John 11:17-44

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our I Am series, as we continued on from last week as Jesus unpacked His statement that not only is He the Gate, but the Good Shepherd. Jamie reminded us that He is the Good Shepherd because of His incredible, sacrificial love. To accept Him is to recognise our need for Him. John 10:11-18

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson moved us into part three of our I Am series, as Jesus declares, "I am the gate". Dave unpacked that within this self-declaration, there is A Leadership Contest, A Warning & An Invitation. John 10:1-10

On Sunday, we continue our I Am series, as we looked at the second self-proclamation of Jesus, "I am the light of the world". Dave Dickinson unpacked the significance of this statement and how the light helps us to see things as they are & to see God as He truly is. John 8:12-20

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson launched a new series called 'I Am', unpacking the seven I Am statement of Jesus; or Jesus in His own words. We kicked off with "I am the bread of life." We looked at the Context , Content & Calling of this declaration and how Jesus offers us the life that we deeply desire. John 6:22-51

On Sunday, we were delighted to welcome Jonny Campbell as he closed out our series in the Ten Commandments. Jonny unpacked the final command 'Do not covet...', challenging us to lives that of joyful contentment. This life, which we see in Jesus, is one marked by Gratitude , Generosity & God-given Purpose . Exodus 20:17

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan walked us through the penultimate commandment 'Do not bear false testimony', as we looked at the place of lies and truth within the way of Jesus. Jamie tackled three main questions – 1. Why should we be a people who value the truth? 2. What does it mean to be a people who value the truth?   3. How are we going to become a truthful people? Exodus 20:16

On Sunday, Helen Warnock continued our Ten Words series as we looked at the eight commandment, 'You shall not steal'. Helen unpacked the Command & the Invitation that this commandment is. Both of which are viewed through the lens of God's radical generosity towards us. Exodus 20:14

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson relaunched us back into our series on the Ten Commandments, after taking a break before Christmas. We were exploring the seventh commandment, 'You shall not commit adultery'. Dave highlighted that this commandment is both Outward Facing & Inner Searching. This Commandment is a call to faithfulness as God has been faithful to us through Jesus. Exodus 20:14

On Sunday, Jess McCarroll closed out our Psalms for the Season series, as she unpacked Psalm 84 and the longing that the Psalmist writes with, as he longs to be with the Lord. This Psalm is a call to cultivate our hearts towards the things of God. Psalm 84

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan continued our Psalms series by unpacking Psalm 40. Jamie highlighted David's Rescue , Reflection , Response & Relapse . Through it all, God remains faithful through the trials of life. Psalm 40.

On Sunday, Jamie McMillan kicked off our annual Psalms for the Season series that we walk through every January. We looked at Psalm 103 and Jamie unpacked three main themes as we start 2025 – The Benefits of God's Love, The Necessity of God's Love & Being Children of God. Psalm 103.

On Sunday, we continued our Christmas series, as we looked at Mary's part in the Christmas story. Dave Dickinson was sharing with us, and he unpacked two main themes - The Thrill of Hope & The Call of Faith. Luke 1:26–38

On Christmas Eve, we met to worship and hear from God's Word as Jamie McMillan continued our Arrival series. In the penultimate session, we looked at the birth of Jesus and its significance for our lives. Luke 2:1-7

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson finished our Arrival series as he spoke into the in-between that we go through between Christmas and the New Year. As we move out of Christmas and 2024, and more into a new season at the beginning of 2025, Dave highlighted that we need Perspective and Promise as we sit in-between seasons. Psalm 8 & Philippians 2:5-11

On Sunday, Lydia Neish continued our Arrival series as we joined with our kids for our All-Age Carols. We looked at the part that John the Baptist plays in the Christmas Story and how he would eventually prepare the way for Jesus the Messiah. Lydia highlighted that there is a preparing and a pointing . Luke 3:2-17

On Sunday, we were delighted to have Jonny Campbell sharing with us in part two of our Arrival series. As we prepare for the arrival of Jesus in this advent series, we were looking at Christmas through Old Testament Eyes. Jonny highlighted that the Christmas story, as Isaiah sees it, is a Eucatastrophe , that holds both Mystery & Treasure . Isaiah 11:1-10

On Sunday, John Dickinson launched our Christmas series, ' Arrival ', as we make our way through the Christmas narrative. He unpacked Isaiah vision of the coming of the Lord, and highlighted that this vision acts as two things - A Tractor Beam & Decommissioning. Isaiah 2:1-5

On Sunday, Dave Dickinson continued our Ten Words series on the Ten Commandments, as we unpacked commandment six, 'Do not murder'. Dave unpacked there main points; The Crime & The Gift, The Principle & The Loan and The Hate & The Heart. Exodus 20:13