Great to read the posts on the blog about the various perceptions of Jesus. I must confess I didn't relate the partying Jesus to the last supper. It seemed to me that Michele was talking about the general disposition of Jesus. I don't recall her inferring that the passover encounter was a great party event. I thought she was talking about the many festivals that are reflected in Judaism and she was suggesting that we could learn from these festivals. As Easter...
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Over the last few days I've been under a bit of pressure to get the CWW Report finished to be included in the Annual Reports that are given to the General Assembly. I 've also been working with Rae to finish off the material for Sanctuary First. Anyway tonight's service went really well. Here is a sample of one of the clips we used. Rae and Lauren did a great job working under pressure to produce this little film. The theme tonight was all about laying down burdens...
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This post is going to be all about lights at Christmas. Its truly wonderful how a candle can light up the darkness. I know it sounds like stating the obvious but to me it is always full of wonder. I think to myself so where did the darkness go? Of course its still there but the light has brought another dimension so that your eyes see things that otherwise would be hidden. Every Christmas there is always something or someone I see in a new light. WE SEE CHRISTMAS...
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BEING THANKFUL Hope you enjoyed looking at the  last post Fixed Point.  Here's another little film about a trip I made to India last year. It might encourage all of us to be thankful for all we have. [kml_flashembed movie="http://uk.youtube.com/v/QanbNgHye4I" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] We sent off £13,500 pounds to India this morning. It was a real joy to feel that this money will be arriving in time to make a difference this...
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I find the whole idea of God engaging with our world so believeable yet unbelievable. But I the more you think about everything the more you find yourself asking the question. "So why am I here? What is my life all about? " And you know something, there is a longing within us all to discover that kind of purpose. I think it was Augustine that said "Credo ut inteligam" I believe in order to understand. This for me, is the secret to knowing the purpose of your life....
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