Rt Rev Dr Tom Wright, one of our most prolific living British theologians and teachers said:

‘The Kingdom Jesus preached and lived was all about aglorious, uproarious, absurd generosity!’Rev Dave reflects on the wonderful 'Generosity of God' - How should we respond to it?

Psalm 103, Luke 11, Psalm 81: 'Open Wide Your Mouth' ... and many more references.

This recording was made at the 10:30 Benefice Communion service, 'The Gathering' in St. Oswald's Church, Askrigg, September 7th, 2025

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'Beside the Lake' is the title given to our annual outdoor service of thanksgiving held on the shore of Semerwater in Raydale with Hawes Silver Band.

The theme was 'Resting in God'

Psalm 103 & Matthew 11:28-30

The audio may not be quite as clear as usual due to it being recorded outside - 85 adults, 8 children, 4 dogs and many more holiday makers joining in over the fence!

Apologies for Rev Dave's singing voice being prominent

August 24th, 2025 at 3pm

Hawes Band: 'How Great Thou Art'

Prayers

Hawes Band: 'I'll Go in the strength of the Lord'

Blessing

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'Beside the Lake' is the title given to our annual outdoor service of thanksgiving held on the shore of Semerwater in Raydale with Hawes Silver Band.

The theme was 'Resting in God'

Psalm 103 & Matthew 11:28-30

The audio may not be quite as clear as usual due to it being recorded outside - 85 adults, 8 children, 4 dogs and many more holiday makers joining in over the fence!

Apologies for Rev Dave's singing voice being prominent

August 24th, 2025 at 3pm

Hawes Band: 'Sing Hosanna!'

Psalm 103 & Reflection

Hawes Band: 'All Things Bright and Beautiful'

Matthew 11 & Reflection

Prayer Activity with Hawes Band

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Billy Graham said that Psalm 121 "is like wrapping yourself in a divine blanket of peace and strength – it gently reminds us that no matter lies ahead, God is watching over us."

Rev Dave reflects on the verses that remind us of God's unshakeable covenant and how we can truly find peace and rest in a busy, noisy world.

This recording was made at the 10:30 Communion service in St Margaret's Church, Hawes, August 10th, 2025

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The 'Jesus Formula' - Luke 11:1-4

Rev Dave reflects on how to pray the words known as 'The Lord's Prayer' - What they're about - How to use them - Have a go!

This recording was made at the 10:30 Communion service in

St Oswald's, Askrigg on July 27th, 2025

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Mary chose to take a break from her chores and spend time with Jesus - Paul tells us why this is so important. Jesus is enough. The world tries to add and subtract from Jesus' teaching; it's important that we don't. Jesus + Nothing = Everything!

Colossians 1:15-28, Luke 10:38-end

This recording was made at the 9am Communion service in St Mary & St John's Church, Hardraw.

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Amos was an ordinary bloke going about his ordinary business until God asks him a very important question: "What do you see?" It's a question for the Church today - are we seeing the world, our nation, our communities, our relationships, our lives the same as how God sees them?

Whose standards are we following? What are we going to do?

This recording was taken at the 10:30 Communion service in St Margaret's Church, Hawes - July 13th, 2025.

Amos 7: 1-15

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"Sorry Love ... I didn't recognise ya!" Part 3 of Rev Dave's reflection on Psalm 1 - Will your choices stand the test of time? How do you respond to the Biggest Choice of all?

This recording was taken at the traditional Gayle Chapel 'Camp Meeting' in Upper Wensleydale with Hawes Silver Band - Sunday July 6th, 2025

Part 3 of 3 ... Dah Da! Well done!

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Grandma's Hydrangeas! What's influencing you? Part 2 of Rev Dave's reflection on Psalm 1

This recording was taken at the traditional Gayle Chapel 'Camp Meeting' in Upper Wensleydale with Hawes Silver Band - Sunday July 6th, 2025

Part 2 of 3 ... see if you can make it to the end!

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Be a leaf that doesn't wither! Rev Dave focusses in on Psalm 1 and the importance of making right choices. Are we surrounding ourselves with the right 'stuff'? If not .. why not?

This recording was taken at the traditional Gayle Chapel 'Camp Meeting' in Upper Wensleydale with Hawes Silver Band - Sunday July 6th, 2025

Part 1 of 3 ... see if you can make it to the end!

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