Sunday 2 October was our annual ‘Thanksgiving Gathering’. This was our opportunity to look back over the last 12 months and to share stories of what we are grateful to God for! This year was no exception as people shared… listen and be encouraged!

On Sunday 25 September we welcomed Andy & Anne Hutchinson from Compassion UK. Andy spoke brilliantly with faith and clarity on the ‘grace of giving’ from 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Guest speaker, Andy Wright (Hub Community Church) spoke passionately about five things Jesus said to his disciples between his resurrection and ascension:

1. The Model – The Father sends Jesus; Jesus sends us

2. The Magnitude – All the World; everywhere!

3. The Method – Make more Disciples

4. The Message – Cross, Resurrection, Repentance, Forgiveness

5.The Means – Power of the Holy Spirit

In light of the recent death of Her Majesty the Queen, we postponed the planned teaching. Instead, we had an open time of reflection, prayer, and tributes for the Queen, and we prayed for the new King, the Royal family, and our nation

Sarah Winser and Biggsy kicked of September by praying for all our children and young people this new term and for any adults involved in education. Terry Huggett then gave a brief overview of our autumn series, ‘Restore, Renew, Rebuild’.

James Liriano concluded our summer series ‘Faith, Hope & Love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13) and spoke about 'Love’! He told the parable of the Good Samaritan and showed us what putting God’s love in action look like and encouraged us to do the same!

Reuben Brown continued our summer series ‘Faith, Hope & Love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13) and spoke about 'Hope'!

Wunmi Olopade started our summer series ‘Faith, Hope & Love’ (1 Corinthians 13:13) and spoke about 'Faith'! She told us what Faith is, how we grow in it and how God is pleased when we live by it!

At the end of our ‘Week of Prayer’, we looked back and shared what God has been saying to us.

Andy Taylor had the joy of speaking at the final session of our series ‘The Fools on the Hill’. He titled his talk: ‘The Generous Boundaries of God’. After a quick recap he focused on Matthew 7:21-29. He concluded with this ‘assignment’:

Read the Sermon on The Mount (Matthew 5-7) once again for yourself, asking God to show you some new things that specifically relate to you.  If you can, share these things with your small group, prayer triplet or a trusted friend.