This week in Cafe Church we launch another painting from the Gospel Sketchbook project "Waiting for healing". Alastair explores the passage in Luke 5 and cosiders how we understand healing today.

Being Easter Sunday Alastair looks to the wonder of the resurrection. Celebrating the hope that we find there.

Alastair takes us through the events of Palm Sunday with the lead up to the cross. Considering the triumphant entry of such a humble king.

Alastair takes us through John chapter 7. Where in the midst of noise and festivals we find Jesus. Seeking to build not what the world wanted or expected but rather the Kingdom of God. We are invited to be part of that work, sustained by him.

Alastair continues through John chapter 6. Exploring the meaning of the bread that Jesus offers. Jesus offers life in a way which is incomparable to what the world offers.

Alastair explores the next part of John 6, where the crowd gather round Jesus. They come looking for food for their bellies rather than a relationshop with the living God. We are challenge to reflect on what we come looking for to Jesus.

This week Alastair looks at John 6 with the feeding of the 5000. Considering the crowd that gathered, what did they want or expect from Jesus? Challenging us to make sure our faith isn't just about what we can get from Jesus.

Alastair continues through John's Gospel with the second part of chapter 5. Here he explores the power of testimony in our lives and beyond.

A wonderful couple from within our congregation, Judy and Iska, share their powerful testimony as Wycliffe Bible Translators. Telling of their time in Papua New Guinea, translating the Bible into the local language.

Alastair looks at the second part of John 5. Considering the jewish leaders who have taken issue with Jesus desision to heal on the sabbath.