Bishop Phillip, Bishop of Blackburn, preaches on John 4: 4-24, inspiring us to embrace the unexpected encounters of life with Christ; to focus on being part of His life-changing mission that brings living water to all those who are thirsty.

How can you embrace the unexpected encounters, instead of focusing on your own needs?

Karl preaches on Romans 12 and the importance of serving. We learn how to serve by renewing our mind through actively seeking God. Goodness does not happen miraculously by itself, but by inviting God's transformation in daily spiritual practice.

How can you practice prayer, reading God's word, or contemplation today? 

Matt, our Curate, speaks on facing temptation as Jesus does in the wilderness in Luke 4:1-13.

Angie preaches on prayer & fasting, exploring how Jesus discusses prayer in Matthew 6:5-18.

Emma Worrall from Open Doors reminds us that over 360 million Christians around the world risk everything for Christ, but that the Church is not defeated! 

Philippians 1:3-14 is our encouragement that Jesus is working through us all, whether in chains or free, whether in the Roman Empire or under modern totalitarian regimes.

Take time to reflect. How can you support our brothers & sisters facing social rejection, imprisonment, torture, or death?

Jenny Guilder, our Ordinand, speaks on the discipline of solitude, exploring Jesus' own desire for solitude in Mark 1:35-39. 'When the noise of life decreases, the whisper of God increases.'

How can you seek solitude today? Trust God to lead you to quiet spaces, even in the busy day. 

Ruth Hassall, our Discipleship Coordinator, finishes our series on Colossians. She encourages us to joy and transformation, not through willpower, but by embracing the joy of Christ, promised in the Bible.

Ali Demet, our Youth Minister, speaks on the importance of community, drawing on Acts 2:42-47 to ask us: what is special about coming together as a church?

In this baptism celebration service, Ellen explores a closing part of Paul's letter to Colossae. She encourages us to have gratitude for a transformed life - or to seek that new life in Jesus if we don't have it.

Are we thankful? Do we see God's goodness around us even when we're low? Why not make a practice of being a little more thankful each day? 

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Matt, our Curate, shows how Philippians 4:4-9 & Luke 17:12-19 help us praise Jesus as one Church, and goes on to warn of the danger of praising in isolation, not sharing as one body.

Why not take a moment today to thank Jesus with one of your brothers or sisters, or share with them something you are praising Him for.

Fancy joining in the fun on Sunday? You’re very welcome to all three of our services at St Thomas! (We meet at 9am, 11am, & 7pm)

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