St Matts Weekly Message

For our 6th Anniversary, Olly shared some of the story of the church’s beginnings and some of our key values - knowing God; growing friendships and making a difference.

Mike, our curate, takes us through Revelation 21 and reflects on this time of mourning for The Queen, calling us to grieve with hope, to hold on to Jesus the one true constant presence in life, to embrace tension and, inspired by The Queen, to live as servants of God.

Olly encourages us in our spiritual lives to keep travelling home, keep travelling with others and take time to stop and celebrate.

Mike takes us through 6 life rhythms to help us sharpen our spiritual pencils ready for a new term.

Phil encourages us to walk closely with Jesus the one who has divine insight, divine foresight, and divine oversight of our lives.

Olly shares five top summer spiritual tips from the sea: keep making fresh starts; keep taking fresh opportunities; keep growing friendships; find a coach; and enjoy life!

This week Mariska Minter shared a message with us on Godly rest based on a passage from Matthew 11.28-30. Mariska encouraged us to explore the questions; why we need rest, what is rest and how do we get rest. 

This week Teressa spoke on keeping going on our faith based on a passage from Hebrews 11: 29 - 12:2. She encouraged us that God records faith not failure, that our faith is never wasted, that faith is greatly celebrated and that Jesus is the protector of our faith. 

Life quickly becomes cluttered doesn’t it? Mike asks the question- what if we each take time this summer with the words of Psalm 51, to be renewed in focus on God, to be refuelled by the Holy Spirit, and to restore our joy!

Prayer is central to the spiritual life - our communion and connection with God.

Following on from last week, Olly brings us the second and final part of his 'People of Prayer' mini-series.