Our very own Pastoral Assistant (Youth and Care) brings us a welcome message based on the Parable of the Sower based in Matthew.

No better man to ask to preach on family than our very own family man and prayer warrior Godwin Anyebe.

Jesus predicts His Death and Resurrection. Graeme McMeekin brings us more from the book of Matthew specifically continuing in chapter 12 verses 38-42.

This week we heard from Catriona Ford, member of our Leadership Team based on Matthew 12:33-37 surrounding Authentic Character.

As part of our fantastic Youth taking over the entire service, we had Ann Anyebe bring a message from 1 Chronicles 16:8-23 about God's Favour.

Whenever there is a seemingly difficult passage or topic, we as a Church Leadership invariably ask John to dive into the context and meanings. So when it came to Matthew 12:22-32, on the subject of blaspheming agains the Holy Spirit, the choice of speaker was obvious. John presents as he always does, context, meaning and understanding to an otherwise difficult topic.

Former Pastor and good friend Amy Summerfield (nee Walker) joined us to share about proclaiming justice. Our passage is from Matthew 12:15-21.

Mariette Brandes brings a timely reminder from our next passage in Matthew 11 and 12 surrounding the origins of Sabbath and how we should be practicing a lot more.

For a copy of the presentation Mariette used on the day especially references to some Sabbath enriching content, link here.

Based on Matthew 11:20-24 just 4 verses, but Mark inspires and challenges us on the subject of Repentance.

For a copy of the presentation Mark used on the day, link here.

James Kenyon from Open Doors UK (https://www.opendoorsuk.org/) was invited to speak to as we progress in Matthew chapter 10 speaking about the persecuted Church.

Although the technology was not on our side this week there are related links James was wanting to use set out below.

The first is the Open Doors World Watch 2025 Top Ten: The Open Doors World Watch List 2025 Top 10 on Vimeo

The second is Joo Min chose to return to North Korea on Vimeo

Arise Africa: Pastor Barnabas calls for help from Worldwide Christians