Didcot Baptist Church, 17/18 May 2008
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We were invited to join Didcot Baptist Church for their “Weekend at home”, to run the children’s programme for the Saturday, and during the Sunday service, while the adults had some great teaching from Paul Griffiths
The theme for the adults was “Tell your story”, so we took a similar theme for the children of “The greatest story”, and as well as looking at the stories of David & Goliath and Samuel from the Old Testament, we talked about the gospel story, and how the children’s own stories as their lives unfold can become part of the same great story of God’s kingdom.
The children made booklets - click the picture below for a Sildeshow of some of the booklet covers
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Sportrelief - Leona Lewis song - “Footprints in the sand”
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We received a request from the promotion company for Sportrelief to add a link to the video for this year’s charity single.
I remember hearing Leona’s single “Bleeding in love” on the radio last year, without knowing who she was (I didn’t watch Pop Idol!) and was struck by the strength & beauty of her voice, and the power of the song itself, and I wondered about her beliefs at the time.
So, when the request came in to link to her single, I was curious, and discovered that the song chosen as the Sportrelief single is based on the most downloaded poem on the web - “Footprints in the sand”, and the video contains images of Africa, which is always on my heart and mind, so I am really pleased to link to the video, and warmly invite you to check it out for yourself.
Chris and Hannah get married!
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Jan 12 was a wonderful day when FW Writer and colleague (and the designer of this website), Chris Juby, got married to Hannah Brown.
I love weddings, and this was a brilliant one - full of life, joy, hope, colour, warmth, and two people clearly head over heels in love. Marvelous.
Many congratulations to Chris & Hannah, and every blessing and happiness for the future.
CCI Conference, 14-16 Jan 2008
Vineyard, Loughton, 6 Jan 2008
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Old friend (well, not that old), Ian King, who was pastor of our home church, Ichthus Downham, for many years, and a key encourager for me in getting the FW series of songs and recordings off the ground, has been associate pastor for the past several years at Vineyard, Loughton. Wes Sutton, the founder of the church and senior pastor, has recently accepted a new role working with Steve Chalke and church.co.uk, so on 6 Jan, there was a “handover” service at Vineyard. We were invited to go for the morning to lead a celebration for the children while the main service was happening, which was great fun.
Many congratulations to Ian and Chris King on their new appointment, and to Wes and Mary in their exciting new role too.
Happy New Year!
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Well, 2008 is here, and the chance to dream and make plans. We were hoping for snow in London today, but in vain. I love snow - I’m due to visit Moscow at the end of the month, so perhaps should be careful what I wish for!
We spent New Year’s Eve in central London, visiting the Star Wars exhibition (OK OK - sad or cool depending on your point of view), seeing a film and then watching the fireworks over the London Eye, which get better every year. Still not quite up to Sydney’s standard perhaps, but getting there…
The month starts with a Roadshow visit on Jan 6 to Vineyard Loughton, where our friend Ian King is taking over as senior pastor from FW Writer and friend Wes Sutton, who is moving on to lead church.co.uk
The following weekend is one we are really looking forward to, where FW Writer and friend Chris Juby is marrying the wonderful Hannah Brown
Then it’s on to lead worship at the CCI conference which I greatly enjoyed last year.
Whatever your hopes and dreams are we pray that 2008 will be an exciting and fulfilling year for you.
Happy Christmas!
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I’m writing this on Christmas Eve before nipping out to the High Street - I’m a last minute person by nature, and although for once I’ve managed to get most of Sue’s presents, it wouldn’t be Christmas for me without a last dash round the shops!
It’s been a busy year, with a mix of business, holiday and ministry trips to the US (3 times), Egypt, Russia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Switzerland, France and Germany, so I am looking forward to a few quiet days at home, and I’m feeling very sorry for everyone who has got caught up in the travel chaos here in the UK, caused by fog. I was up at 4am to give friends a lift to Stanstead after their Heathrow flight to Frankfurt was cancelled yesterday.
We’ve really enjoyed our church programme this Christmas - we took the now traditional “Christmas Lorry” round the streets of Catford, and our Carol Service was packed yesterday - we are hoping for the chance to find a new venue to meet in 2008!
Our 2 older children, who are at Uni, will be home for Christmas, and all my family are coming to our house on the 27th for a gathering, which we are looking forward to.
Whatever you are doing this Christmas, whether you are able to be with family and friends, or if you are on your own, we pray that the God of all hope will be with you this Christmas and into 2008.
David Lyle Morris - “Trust” - video introduction
What an Adventure - new all age worship CD from Kingsland Church, Colchester
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We have known the church at Kingsland for some years - they are a great bunch, and have a strong all-age focus, and talented and anointed worship leaders and musicians. So, it’s no surprise that they have produced a “home grown” all-age worship CD, and we are pleased to be offering it through the FW online shop. At only £6, it’s a bit of a bargain - the songs are all very usable, and the stand out track for me, partly because it is out of the ordinary, is “The Prayer Room Song”.
Check out more details on Kingsland’s site, and order from the FW Shop