News Archive

Real work

Posted by Tim Fletcher on September 25. Archived.

I really enjoyed the whole service on Sunday morning (24th Sep). From the worship, to the children's interviews, and the world prayer time. Phil Lightbody was speaking about work, partly in preparation for the event run by Care. He was really inspirational in getting us to consider that we shouldn't classify work as being secular, or unspiritual. If you listen to the MP3, bear with the gaps for the exercises we did. In fact anyone could do them by writing down their thoughts, rather than speaking them out to the person next to them.

I'm not going in that!

Posted on September 11. Archived.

Ali Bartlett's kids' talk on Naaman is now available for church members to download from the 'Our Publications' section of the site. If you haven't already got a password, fill in the short form and you'll receive one toute de suite, as they say in France.

What's your Nineveh?

Posted by Andy Carlisle on September 11. Archived.

This phrase has stuck in my mind as we thought about Jonah yesterday. Somehow it seems easier to stick in my comfort zone and avoid talking to those people I think don't want to know about the love of God. I know God loves them but I don't. This fear of  speaking is often based on false assumptions that these people are not interested in God or have questions about him. I am often amazed that when I do have the courage to speak up, that God also shows up and touches their lives. It was a real challenge to me to avoid limiting God to certain people, places, or situations. What seems to help is genuinely listening to people first and then praying for faith to go that bit further in speaking than I would naturally do. Also having enough stillness within, in the midst of busyness to hear God's prompting.
What's your Nineveh?

Chronicle comes to HBC

Posted on September 11. Archived.

The church website, blog and sermon MP3s have attracted the attention of the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Check out the story by clicking here.

Open book: Sean Harris

Posted on September 2. Archived.

What are you reading at the moment? A Rough Guide to Judaism by Norman Solomon: a cracking in-depth (despite the title) account of Judaism and Jewish people. It is an informative and insightful read with many reflections on Judaism's history with Christianity, and its tensions.
Which book, the Bible aside, has had the biggest impact on you? Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl! Let's not pretend to be all academic, right? This book really captured my imagination and attention as a youngster. I read it a thousand times... and even to this day, I secretly believe all foxes are indeed fantastic.
What are you planning to read next? Learning to Teach Religious Education in the Secondary School by Wright and Brandom. The title sums up my intentions for my years proceeding youth ministry and I will also be reading it to aid some study I will soon be taking on around the teaching of world faiths and religions.