30-Jun PM; Isaiah 8:11 - 22

30-Jun AM; Ezekiel 36: 24 – 28; 2 Corinthians 5: 17 – 18

Vines were grown for the quality and flavour of their grapes. Of course much interest was given over to wine making - nourishing and beautifying life!The metaphor to convey, the purpose and meaning Israel was the Vine - a staple for living well. Living Well meant covenant relationship with God, to be a blessing to all - Righteousness and an inspiration to which all people would be drawn - Justice. The same metaphor Jesus uses to inspire His followers.

Who can I really trust? My bank manager, my boss, my minister or my hairdresser?Some might argue that only the last named is really trustworthy although even that relationship can be strained on occasion … a bad hair day? Trust is fragile – tough to build but all too easily broken by words or events. Our trust as Christians is closely linked to our conviction, lying as it does at the heart of what we believe. As The Message puts it “we can be sure of our ground” because will take care of everything – both our needs and our trust.

How do I understand the times in which I am living? What might my life look like as a result of that reflection?However bad things are, there is always hope - even when we have been the authors of our own problems. God's invitation is always available and accessible to all.

16-Jun AM; 1 Corinthians 9: 24 - 27; 1 Cor 10 1-14

09-Jun AM; All age worship

2 June 2019; Luke 24:44-53

02-Jun AM; John 15:1 - 17

26-May PM; Luke 18:9-14