We all need to take steps to demonstrate our faith. The wonderful news of the Gospel is that faith does work. How? By demonstrating that faith in acts of kindness and goodness - acts of love - helping others in practical and tangible ways.

It doesn't matter whether people are rich or poor, famous or unknown, all need to know and experience the saving grace of Jesus. Be sure of this: there is no discrimination or favouritism at the foot of the cross!

Trials and adversity are the challenges that life throws as us. In difficult times, our attitude and response make all the difference. Our natural reaction can be to grumble, complain and resent them. However as believers we must remember that we have a divine resource to draw on to sustain us through them.

Sarah begins our series based around the book of James by encouraging us not to forget who we are in Christ.

Sarah begins our series based around the book of James by encouraging us not to forget who we are in Christ.

Ian Rossol continues his theme from his last visit which was based around the idea of changing culture. He expands on it by suggesting we primarily change our culture though love. (Ian's also promoted his excellent book which is available here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Win-World-Escape-Earth-Controversy/dp/1908393149)

Starting with Matthew 12:34 Geoff takes us on a journey helping us understand that as we reach out to unbelievers we must first make sure we are speaking out of a heart that is both positive and encouraging.

John Casey encourages us to give to the upcoming outreach programmes - re:fresh and Alpha - as well as exhorting us to enjoy life knowing that our reward is an intimate relationship with our Father.

John Casey continues the theme of reaching out to the lost and seeing His Kingdom come.

Using Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 19:10 Mark encourages us to place Jesus' command as number one priority in our lives and to do all we can 'to seek and save that which is lost'.