Do you care about climate change? Do you believe we should be doing something to prevent it? Do you think it will change the lives of the poorest,who will be flooded, displaced, and hungry?
One of the powerful things we can do about this is pray
The Copenhagen summit starts on 5th December and we'll be praying for this
We are puuting on a family prayer breakfast on the 5th December, a Saturday morning.
It will be fun, creative, and orientated for children and adults.
Come along to Heaton Baptist Church at 9am for a lovely breakfast and time to pray
Friday 13 November 2009
Thursday 5 November 2009
At the Foot of the Cross
I know God is drawing me here, to the foot of the cross. I need to linger here. I need to gaze afresh at my saviour crucified.
Kathryn Scott's song "At the Foot of the Cross" is beautiful and pure. On You Tube you can watch a powerful and moving video of her song . I really appreciate and love her verses and chorus. The following extra verses (3, 4 and 5 )are my own personal expression which I hope can be sung to her lovely melody and interjected with her chorus or feel free to simply read if you wish.
Kathryn Scott's chorus lyrics:
And you've won my heart
Yes you've won my heart
Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
(Verse 3)
At the foot of the cross
We're face to face with pain
Then I feel your heart
For a weak and suffering World.
Chorus
(Verse 4 )
At the foot of the cross
My heart is broke afresh.
Mysterious, wonder and awe
To my knees I fall down.
Chorus
(Verse 5 )
At the foot of the cross
My pain I lay down
I feel peace and whole
Freedom you have given to me.
Kathryn Scott's song "At the Foot of the Cross" is beautiful and pure. On You Tube you can watch a powerful and moving video of her song . I really appreciate and love her verses and chorus. The following extra verses (3, 4 and 5 )are my own personal expression which I hope can be sung to her lovely melody and interjected with her chorus or feel free to simply read if you wish.
Kathryn Scott's chorus lyrics:
And you've won my heart
Yes you've won my heart
Now I can trade these ashes in for beauty
And wear forgiveness like a crown
Coming to kiss the feet of mercy
I lay every burden down
At the foot of the cross
(Verse 3)
At the foot of the cross
We're face to face with pain
Then I feel your heart
For a weak and suffering World.
Chorus
(Verse 4 )
At the foot of the cross
My heart is broke afresh.
Mysterious, wonder and awe
To my knees I fall down.
Chorus
(Verse 5 )
At the foot of the cross
My pain I lay down
I feel peace and whole
Freedom you have given to me.
Advent conspiracy
The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love.
So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a Saviour has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists.
And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas?
What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?
Welcome to Advent Conspiracy http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
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So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a Saviour has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists.
And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas?
What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?
Welcome to Advent Conspiracy http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
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Life
Sometimes I feel I am a spectator in life, watching the world go by, swept along by waves of need, forces beyond my conscious mind. I try to get ashore but the tide keeps pulling me back. Back to busyness, important things, other peoples agendas, all good stuff but not my stuff and possibily not God's stuff. There is so much going on, so much white noise, lots to be involved in. it washes me by, though I try to surf, and am reasonably competent. How do I stop and prioritise -is this even considered worthwhile time. achievement and involvement and relationship are all valued, but quiet reflection seems lazy, indulgent? Real people do stuff. Maybe I am too keen not to let people down, or to let them know I'm trying at least. Life is satisfying and frustrating at the same time, like using a mobile whilst surfing, reading whilst watching the TV. I'm waiting for the real stuff to happen and it passes me by.
I've lost some bearings in a world of lots of voices, the Bible has become one of many not the definitive word. How did this happen? Not all at once, just gradually, subtly, chipped away. Now I'm not sure how to eat and drink deeply and whether I will commit the time, unless I'm conscious of being watched. Is this normal at this time of life and what do I do about it? I am a thirsty man in a dry land, with water nearby , instead I'm looking over the horizon for some reason. Maybe I want something new rather than the same old, a new flavour, new slant, instead of cool refreshing springs that are close at hand. Sometimes stopping and just being is ok. The world revolves around God not the other way around. Stop, look, listen went the old traffic safety message. Not a bad motto. I'd like to listen more,and more attentively, rather than fill my space with noise, though i do to block out troublesome thoughts. I thirst, LORD please quench my thirst and still my soul
I've lost some bearings in a world of lots of voices, the Bible has become one of many not the definitive word. How did this happen? Not all at once, just gradually, subtly, chipped away. Now I'm not sure how to eat and drink deeply and whether I will commit the time, unless I'm conscious of being watched. Is this normal at this time of life and what do I do about it? I am a thirsty man in a dry land, with water nearby , instead I'm looking over the horizon for some reason. Maybe I want something new rather than the same old, a new flavour, new slant, instead of cool refreshing springs that are close at hand. Sometimes stopping and just being is ok. The world revolves around God not the other way around. Stop, look, listen went the old traffic safety message. Not a bad motto. I'd like to listen more,and more attentively, rather than fill my space with noise, though i do to block out troublesome thoughts. I thirst, LORD please quench my thirst and still my soul
Monday 2 November 2009
Take the Copenhagen pledge - Christian Aid
Take the Copenhagen pledge - Christian Aid
The UN climate summit in Copenhagen later this year will decide how the world combats climate change.
It’s vital that an effective deal is done at Copenhagen, for the sake of the planet and for the millions in the poorest countries who are suffering from the effects of climate change right now.
So join our campaign for a Copenhagen climate deal that is effective and fair by taking our pledge.
We will be sending the prime minister a list of all the pledges taken as a measure of the growing demand for climate justice.
Take the Copenhagen pledge
The UN climate summit in Copenhagen later this year will decide how the world combats climate change.
It’s vital that an effective deal is done at Copenhagen, for the sake of the planet and for the millions in the poorest countries who are suffering from the effects of climate change right now.
So join our campaign for a Copenhagen climate deal that is effective and fair by taking our pledge.
We will be sending the prime minister a list of all the pledges taken as a measure of the growing demand for climate justice.
Take the Copenhagen pledge
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