A look at how and why we do youth and children’s work at St Andrew’s; and the necessity of passing on the gospel message from generation to generation.

Carrie highlights why it is important to remember and pass on the Good News to our children and young people.

Jesus said: ‘Come unto me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest’. In this sermon, Donald explores the biblical concept of rest, and finds it to include the sense of satisfaction with the life that God has given us to pursue. That contrasts with our human restlessness, our dissatisfaction with our lives. Jesus calls us to discipleship, walking with him in our lives, and promises that in so doing we will find fulfilment in him.

Applying the news that the light has shone in the darkness, Andrew argues that 2009 should be a year of challenge, change, conversions and celebration.

Andrew recognises the inherent improbability of the truth of the birth narratives of Jesus but reminds us that ‘nothing is impossible with God’ and invites people who have doubts to come and find answers on the Alpha course.

Andrew concludes the series on Discipleship with a challenge for all to be involved in the church’s mission.

Andrew asks the question ‘are you ready?’.. specifically – are you ready for ‘The destruction of all that is evil, The deliverance from all that is evil, The dreadful day of the Lord’