With previously used visual aids I reminded us of important truths Jesus taught and we all need to not just listen but do what Jesus says!

Visual aids used: pencils, jenga, school crossing patrol ‘lollipop’ sign, hidden treasure, precious pearl and two house builders.

Do you feel disconnected to God or find your relationship with him strained. Maybe this short meeting can open your eyes to the potential pitfalls you may be in, that ultimately lead to a dissatisfactory way of relating to God. Hopefully it also will shine a light on the beginnings of a life giving way of relating to God too!

This message explores the idea that faith is not the absence of doubt, but choosing to trust God despite uncertainty. Drawing on biblical examples like Thomas, who doubted Jesus’ resurrection, it encourages believers to see doubt not as failure, but as an opportunity to grow deeper in relationship with God. The message reminds us that God’s faithfulness is not dependent on our feelings, and that even in our darkest, most confusing moments, He remains constant, loving, and trustworthy.

Today Ruth shares a personal testimony relating to the loss of her father in a message titled ‘Looking at the bigger picture’.

The CROSS – What happened next? – Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23 & John 19 – Part_3:

Take time to look some of the Symbolic Events that accompany the death of Jesus:

8 Women at the cross. Last at the cross, first at the tomb.

9 Joseph of Arimathea/Nicodemus. Secret followers step forward when needed.

10 Sealed tomb. The power was within. Death could not hold Jesus.

Today Anne looks at the story of the Feeding of the 5000.

Why did all 4 gospel writers record this story? Did it change their ideas about Jesus?

Can Jesus meet your needs today?

Take time to look some of the Symbolic Events that accompany the death of Jesus:

5 Tombs were broken open. Death is defeated.

6 Guards/centurion/thief declare ‘Surely he was the Son of God!’. In dark times what do we see?

7 Bones not broken. Jesus our spotless, Passover lamb.

Take time to look some of the Symbolic Events that accompany the death of Jesus:

1 Darkness over all the land. The Son stopped shining.

2 Jesus cries out & gives up his spirit. Life given, not taken.

3 The temple curtain/veil torn in two. All barriers to God removed.

4 There was an earthquake. Creation shaken, for its Creator.

5 Tombs were broken open. Death is defeated.