The Bethel - Old Trafford Christadelphian Church

The story of Jonah presents us with a clear example of Jonah having a 'teachable moment' (inside the fish's stomach). David asked whether we are teachable and when those moments might be. David also explored how our teachable moments are often when we are low or distressed and how we can develop ourselves to be teachable more of the time and more open to God teaching us.

Starting in Deuteronomy 8, Chris makes the point that discipline is about learning, not punishment and the lesson from the wilderness journey is one of humility.

Moments where God teaches us humility are often when we are feeling like Elijah: "I'm the only one", when God says "I have 7000 more" and we learn humility.

Chris also explored how God experienced grief, both with his people and when he watched Jesus on the cross, leading on to being open to appreciating that we are never truly in the wilderness because God is still with us.

Richard tells us why John 6 is his favorite chapter in his favorite book, looking at finding Jesus in the everyday things.

Aaron explores the depths of God's love, how he accepts us as we are, how grace works, and encourages us to believe in that great love.

The Second part of Aaron's talk from Old Trafford Youth Weekend 2012

The First part of Aaron's talk from Old Trafford Youth Weekend 2012

Jack asks what we are committed to, where our priorities lie.

Martyn explores how what we want to happen and what ends up happening in life can often be in conflict. Sometimes we know the end of the story at the start but can still be blind to how things will end up. Other times as in Luke 23, we just need to trust, like the disciples did.

Water is a very important symbol throughout scripture, being essential for life and a constant, simple reminder from God of Him and the sustaining power that He expresses. Steven explores many aspects of water that are crucial to the Jesus story. We encounter the woman at the well in Samaria who's bucket was immaterial, we dig into being born of water and of 'the spirit'. Stephen reminds us that water is a symbol to 'let go and let God', a symbol that God is our strength and that the humility of Christ washing his disciples feet is a symbol of purification that helps us to hold on to the spiritual water that Jesus offers that will sustain us eternally.

Mark leads us through a series of devotions based on The Lords Prayer. The service was cut short by a failure of the heating.