With Pastor Kristian Thorpe from Arena Church, Ilkeston Having moved our church location from Chislehurst to Hayes, we decided this would be a great opportunity to Launch and commission the church into our new community. What an exciting weekend we had, starting with a Leaders Breakfast and talk at The Crown, Carvery and ending with a fabulous Sunday lunch at…
I thought I would continue on the ‘Doable journey of JOY’. We can have joy in God’s faithfulness and love. Let’s read from Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His Love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” I was…
Now you may well think, Pastor Lydia, why are you writing a blog about JOY? How can we possibly have such an emotion in the times we are experiencing and living through right now! Let me explain. Joy is my ‘ONE WORD’ for the year. At the beginning of this year I actually didn’t think it was such a challenging…
Hebrews 3:13 “But exhort one another daily, while it is called Today…” I ended part 2 with the thought that; I love the fact that Cleopas and his friend went without hesitation or delay back on the 7 mile walk to encourage and comfort the other disciples letting them know that Jesus was alive! JESUS IS ALIVE! HALLEUJAH! The word…
I remembered an event that happened a very long time ago, an event recorded for us in the most read book in the world – The Bible! It was an unprecedentedevent! Two men were walking on the road to a place called Emmaus, they were worried, fearful and uncertain about their future. A shocking event had taken place, Jesus whom…
Abba: Dear Child, you cannot be here and there at the same time, you cannot be humble and proud at the same time. You either trust me or you don’t. You’re either in or out. Child: I’m all in father! I’m all in. Abba: Then buckle up, there might be bumps on the way. Child: How bumpy lord, why not…
How many times in the last few weeks have we heard that word unprecedented? In fact I think just about every day I’ve heard it mentioned or I’ve read it on a news bulletin or on a helpful encouraging word from a preacher. But what does it actually mean, and why does it impact me to the point that I…
Happy Mother’s Day … to all our lovely Mum’s at NCCL Pastor Alan and I are so sad we are not able to be with you all on Sunday and especially not there in person to bless you mum’s on Mother’s day… I had a few things planned for you ladies but they will keep for next year! I have…
We begin not just another New Year but a New Decade as 2020 is here. It’s very different from the crossover into another year, entering into another decade and amazingly, we’re still driving around in cars that don’t fly! So here we are looking back at another year, or ten as the case may be. For some of us it’s…
Dear Church Family, Family prayer is changing for 2020… We can never underestimate the power that comes when a parent pleads with God on behalf of a child – Jairus pleading with Jesus for his daughter led to a miracle!! The father in Mark 9:2 who pleaded for his son and said to Jesus; “…but if you can do anything…
And what an amazing Baptismal Service it was… Our candidates gave us some brilliant testimonies – ‘real lives, real people’ – an insight into their journeys so far. From Suubi at 16 years of age to Mitch who was significantly past her 16th year (reverse the numbers)!From generation to generation…God is good!
