TowerPod: St Mary's Marston Moreteyne and Lidlington

Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16 New International Version - UK 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive...

Ending with a prayer… dear reader. Andrew+ Luke (12.13-21) Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ Then he told th...

Luke 11:1-13 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread. 4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptati...

Luke 10:38–42 NIV As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell he...

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Dear Reader, After my holiday break and a catch-up, Towerpod is back. I’ve not sent an email to you for the catch-up episodes, but you’ll find them on the Substack here or your podcast app. I do want to draw your attention to this one though… At the moment in the Eucharist when the Bread is broken and this is said: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. there was a loud, extended cres...

John 16:12–15 NIV “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. Th...

Acts 2:1–21 NIV When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled...

Dear Reader, We continue with the amazing adventures of the first Christians told in the Book of the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus has left earth, but His power working through these Christians is stronger than ever. A slave girl and a gaoler are saved. I pray listening builds you in your faith. May I invite you to get in touch if you’d like to find out more about how to follow Christ or if you’re i...

Hello, I’ve caught up, so we’re up to date - phew! The podcast title is slightly tongue-in-cheek - as AI is all the rage these days… May I also take this opportunity to invite you to come and celebrate the Ascension of Jesus with Holy Communion on Thursday 7.30pm kindly led by Revd. Gill. Blessings, Andrew+ time… Listen and enjoy! Andrew+ John 14:23–29 NIV Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will...

Hello, here’s my Report - the audio if you’d like to listen to it has a little bit extra impromptu, while the written text is below (you can always read the transcript if you prefer). You will have received the PCC and Activities Reports last week already. Blessings, Andrew+ Thank You A couple of weeks ago I visited the Moravian Church by the Kings Road Chelsea. In 1969 two Australian students, Jo...

Sorry this one’s late dear Reader - but I’m catching up! Listen and enjoy. Thank you. Andrew+ John 13:31–35 NIV When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the J...

Dear Reader, apologies for the audio quality on this one - failed experiment with new settings - hope you can still enjoy. Blessings, Revd. Andrew+ Acts 9:36–43 ESV Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Sinc...

Saints Peter and Paul from a catacomb etching, with a Chi-Ro Dear Reader, I wish you continuing joy in this Easter season of resurrection and celebrating the victory of Jesus over death, sickness, sin and the powers of evil. May I invite you to our APCM Annual Church Meeting -to be held on Thursday 22 May - at 7.30pm? These meetings, the Meeting of the Parishioners for the election of Church Warde...

Image of St Thomas in Kerala Dear Reader, So sorry for delay in getting this sermon by Revd. Judy Harris to you - I’m finally catching up after the Easter break - thank you! Blessings, Rev. Andrew+ John 20.19–31 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and sai...

Dear Reader-Listener, Happy Easter! He is risen, Alleluia! Here’s Saturday’s Vigil sermon for you, “ Are you there yet? ” and Easter Sunday’s is above in this email. A big THANK YOU to everyone who made Holy Week and Easter happen, and who came, and made it so special. This week, may you experience the resurrection power of the One who calls your name, like He called Mary. Andrew+ John 20.1–18 ESV...

Gospel Luke 24.1–12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men...

Image credit: www. LumoProject.com Dear Reader, I invite you to take part in the Holy Week spiritual journey. This is the sixth and last week of Lent , beginning with Palm Sunday and concluding on Holy Saturday with the Vigil and fire. Families included. Info below. If you’d like to get baptised or renew your baptism, get in touch . God bless you. Andrew+ This is a public episode. If you would lik...

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Dear Reader, Three things before you listen to the sermon podcast above ;-) * We’re starting from scratch with our church membership Electoral Roll. If you’d like to stay on, or join to express your commitment to St Mary’s, please send in this form - you only have so long to respond. * I’m so sad to see Marston Beans Coffee Shop go. Even more sad for Rob and Rachel who poured time and money into m...

Luke 13.31–35 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed away from...

Dear Reader, May I warmly invite you to our Lent Course ‘Discover Jesus in 321’ starting on Thursday 7.30pm? It runs from 13 March , for just four weeks, so it’s very ‘doable’. If you’re wanting to refresh your faith and look at it from different angles, then 321 is for you. If you’d like to go further, then we’re going to run 321 again for the community after Easter beginning 1st May - having exp...

Dear Reader, I’m pleased to be back in touch with you again, after a break while I was away on mission in South Sudan. Enjoy listening to the sermon above… May I invite you to begin a spiritual journey this Lent? Traditionally 40 days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving to prepare for Easter. Ash Wednesday. Come to the 7.30pm Service with the ancient practice of the Imposition of Ashes. I hope you’l...

Dear Reader, A little notice. I’m experimenting with broadcasting Compline Night Prayer on our Facebook Page and YouTube 9.30pm Sundays. May I invite you to join together to prepare for sleep in this beautiful and ancient way? In the meantime, enjoy listening to the sermon podcast. God bless, Andrew+ Acts 8:14–17 NRSV Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of G...

I can’t believe it’s been so long! Last post was 11 December! I hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas… The next few posts will be backdated as we’re catching up from holiday time. I hope they bless you as preaching them has blessed me. Thank you for listening. Oh, and there’s a Workparty around the church on Saturday at 9.30am. Come along and lend a hand #loveourchurch Oh, and I’m experimenting with...