Using the model of the Lord's prayer given us by Luke, we see just how different Jesus' model of prayer is to what the non-christian understands it to be.

Jesus called his disciples to follow him, heal the sick and tell people the good news. We are all being called to do the same, whether in our workplace, schools, colleges or in England or further afield. Be prepared to go and God will equip you. The doors are open, walk through them

Ruth talked about the challenges and difficulties facing people in South Sudan and how by involving children in decision making and training people to train others they are seing progress and change in communities. However, they need funding for the work to continue

Ruth talked about the challenges and difficulties facing people in South Sudan and how by involving children in decision making and training people to train others they are seing progress and change in communities. However, they need funding for the work to continue.

1. We are not our sexual desires. All of us are broken. We find our identity in God.

2. Fulfilment of our sexual desires is not essential to our fulfilment in life.

3. Everyone is welcome in Church.

Contrasting visions: re-envisioning the world's view of sex and marriage in the light of Scripture.

We should be cheerful and generous in our giving, for our giving glorifies God and furthers His Kingdom.

At the start of a New Year, we should be looking for ways to bless those around us - this can only come out of the Holiness that God can give us.