Church in the Peak

On our special All Age Mothering Sunday Service, Pippa spoke on Hannah's story. Despite being unable to have a child for years, Hannah: 1) kept going in prayer 2) gave back her treasures to God 3) was grateful and turned thankfulness to worship and witness. To see Pippa's slides (in PDF format), click here. Further notes and questions may follow in due course.

Phil started preaching from Exodus 32, with the Israelites building the golden calf, and explained how Jesus is looking for worshipers in Spirit and Truth. Introduction • Story so far - They only knew God through Moses Their understanding of God was distorted because they did not know him God called them his very own people but in their hearts they were orphan • God with us, week after week we kno...

Graham and Phil give an update on the building project. To view the slides Graham shows, click here. If you would like us to claim Gift Aid on your donation or would like to inform us about an IOU, please can you use this form to help us keep track of donations.

Phil spoke from Jeremiah 1 v 11,12 Then the Lord said to me, “Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?” And I replied, “I see a branch from an almond tree.” And the Lord said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans.” Jeremiah 1:11‭-‬12 NLT Jonny Batsford talked (listen again here) about look and see what God is doing not what he isn't. This caused...

Peter started a new series - "From Exodus to Deuteronomy on the way to Joshua." Deuteronomy 1:1‭-‬8 The Israelites were not lost in the desert, they were on a journey. They learnt and grew on the way, physically and emotionally. But God says “enough” and tells them to move on to their destination. It's time to take the land. But what about us? Where have we been? Website - mission s...

Jon spoke about letting go of the past and dealing with our disappointment with God when things don't turn out in the way we expected. X. Ice breaker • Turn to the person next to you • make sure everyone has a partner • no one gets left out • and say to each other “God is especially fond of you!” A. Introduction • During the week of prayer... • ...Didn't do much praying btw... • ...some...

Neal continued our series in Exodus, looking at Chapters 25-31 regarding The Tabernacle, its construction, fixtures and fittings, clothing and rules and regulations. It seems onerous when first reading through these chapters but they are rich in imagery and everything has its purpose and all leads to one aim which is that God wants his presence to be with his people. Exodus 25 vs 8 “ Have the peop...

Due to the snow, there was no preach today. Various words and readings were given during the worship time.

Justyn continued our series on Moses, looking specifically at God's presence. The Hebrew word for presence is Face, which implying a close and personal encounter with the Lord. Face to face is close! Firstly we want him, because He wants us. Activity then comes out from this place. 1. It’s Relationship - From Genesis to Revelation it’s about God wanting relationship and intimacy with us His p...

Phil started the new year off with an introduction to our week of prayer looking at a prophetic word spoken over Church in the Peak in November 2017. The word relates to us being at a turning point. Also, Justyn gave an update on the building works being carried out at The Lime Tree. To view the prophetic word referred to in Phil's talk (in PDF format), click here. Topics to pray for this wee...

Carly spoke at our Christmas Carol Service, looking at how God met Joseph exactly when Joseph needed it most. God meets with us too. During the service, the following video was played. Helena's story of Hope and Perfect Peace was shown during the service: Hope Perfect Peace To read more about Helena's story and how she's finding hope in her struggles to conceive, visit her blog

Peter continued our series on Exodus, looking at the law and grace. 1. Why did they need the law? Exodus 20. Where was Israel in their relationship with God? Seas parted, we'd be better off dead or back in Egypt. We are hungry, why don't you provide? We don't like quail and manna. The presence of god came visibly and they made a golden calf. Missed the point of worship. Poor relatio...

Neal looked at Exodus chapter 19 and God’s covenant promises to Israel, understanding that God’s heart was for his people and how that same heart affects us today. Questions: 1. God says that we are his treasured possession – We don’t always feel like that – sometimes we feel more like a burden than a blessing but how can we believe this not just with our mind but also our heart? 2. Who or what ha...

Remembrance Sunday service

Paul Basson, from South Manchester Family Church, spoke on Faith and prophecy. Further notes and questions may follow in due course.

Phil continued our series on Moses, looking at how God was faithful to the Israelites, providing them food and water in the wilderness and showing his Glory, despite their moaning. To read Phil's notes (in PDF format), click here. Introduction • Journeying with the Israelites • Seen the hand of God deliver them from the Egyptians • Song of deliverance in Ex 15 Ex 15 v 22 Oasis at Marah Bitter...

Neal and team present the various activities of the Jigsaw Project

Andy spoke from Mark 5.21-6.1

Phil, Sundar and Ali spoke of their time in India. To hear more about Home of Hope, please visit http://www.flmhope.org/. Dave spoke of the work that is going on in Yalova, that our donations are actively supporting. To hear more about the work in Yalova, click here.

Today was a special baptism service for Nikki and Kirsty. Nikki's Testimony Nikki's Baptism Kirsty's Testomony Kirsty's Baptism Following the baptisms, Dave spoke about the faith and obedience that we need when we follow Jesus and the parallels there are with Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Dave showed two clips from the "Prince of Egypt". The Israelites le...

Neal continued our series on Exodus looking at the Passover from Exodus chapter 11 and 12 and what it meant for the children of Israel and what the Passover signifies for us with regard to our salvation and position in Christ. This is the passover clip from "The Prince of Egypt" that was played: Background Pharaoh was on a collision course with God as he did not know God and was not prep...

Peter Williams introduces the new series on the book of Exodus, and looks at Chapters 1-11, ‘Living in Slavery. To view Peter's notes (in PDF format), click here. Hi 1-11, Living in slavery, The effect of sin. Do you have anything in your life that you are slaves to? How did they end up there? God led them to Egypt. Why were they in slavery? Because there was an evil Pharaoh. They were enslav...

Phil spoke of the vision for Church in the Peak as we approach the building project. To view Phil's notes (in PDF format), click here. Introduction What’s your Vision? Or some call it a dream, The Dream Giver – Preface Whether an   Individual   Business   Project   Charity It starts with someone having a vision/dream It does not have to be what we would call sacred, that is involve fulfilling...

Phil looks at why we struggle with sin. To view Phil's notes (in PDF format), click here. Introduction • The Basics of the Christian Faith • salvation, Our position in Christ • If we have been set free from the law of Sin and Death • If we are no longer slaves to sin • some people if not many of us find it hard to say NO especially when tempted by something we really want and like What’s the...

In Ephesians 1:3-14, the phrase "in Christ" or "in Him" is repeated 10 times. Phil outlined 13 truths about what being "in Christ" means for us. To view Phil's notes (in PDF format), click here. Introduction In him or in Christ is mentioned 10 times in these eleven verses (ESV) Being “in Christ Jesus” is an amazing reality for all those who believe and have recei...