This week we continue a brand new series for the summer, “Meals With Jesus!”.
One of the things that we have all missed during the Covid Restrictions is being able to eat together with friends and family. These are always such important occasions when we catch up, encourage one another and learn about each other’s lives. In church we have missed sharing those cups of tea and catching up, so this summer we are going to eat a number of meals with Jesus, continuing this week at the Home of Levi The Tax-Collector.
Each day we look in a little more detail at the passage from Sunday - Luke 5:27-32
Let’s Pray For Social Witness
Pray for the protection of all our residents and tenants, staff and families as levels of coronavirus again rise. Pray that homes and units will not have to close to visitors and that a high level of vigilance will be sustained to ensure maximum protection. End of life care Give thanks for the hospice movement, and for medical staff and others who care for terminally ill patients. Pray that politicians and policy makers would prioritise palliative care over attempts to legalise assisted dying in the UK and Ireland. General Council Pray for staff who work in local congregations and centrally in Assembly Buildings as they take annual leave over the summer period. Pray that this might be a time of rest and refreshment as they prepare for the coming autumn season. Council for Training in Ministry On 1 August, Rev David Leach took up his post as Professor of Ministry and Director of the Institute for Ministry in Union College. Pray for David as he settles in to this strategic post, overseeing the training of ministry students. Ask God to give him wisdom, energy, clear thinking and a close walk with him. |
“Reading Between The Lines” a series working through the bible looking at the well known phrases.
A Fly In The Ointment
It is not long now until you can join us at New Horizon from the comfort of your own home as they Livestream from Monday 9th to Friday 13th August via the New Horizon YouTube Channel. All content will also be available on the website and social media (@newhorizonni).
New Horizon YouTube Channel
New Horizon Website
The Keswick Convention has been taking place in July this year, here is a wonderful concert with Andrew Peterson from this year.
Bible Society presents Paul Kerensa in an hour of comedy with some serious bits – you can decide which is which. This specially recorded show has jokes, tales, a tour of the Bible, and thought-provoking ponderings on what links the Bible, comedy, and joy. Includes the shark joke.
We Need Good Church Stories
Many times when people are asked about church they have bad stories to share. We need to be ready to share good stories about church. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/good-church-stories/ |
Final Day of some holiday videos.
The times for yesterday’s Jigsaw
Eddie 3:14
Francis 3:16
As usual the Friday puzzle is a little more challenging. These boats are on the shore of Lake Windermere.
Play the "Windermere Friday" puzzle!
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3a9a7083ac48