Joy to the world

How amazing to think that God came as a tiny baby into an obscure
middle eastern town. Who would believe that 2000 years later we still
celebrate that joyful day.
It was to change everything, and the start of making all things new!!
Jesus humbling himself to all the limitations of human flesh, so that
the seemingly impossible can become reality, that we become friends
with God and He with us. It most seems too incredible to be true, no
one could make this up and carry it off! But his vulnerability,
humility, power,love and sacrifice all mixed up gives hope to all.
Rich and poor, young and old, black and white, homeless and those who
live in comfort. The lonely, lost, the broken, abused , the ordinary,
everyday person. All can come and worship and find saviour- Jesus,
light of the world.

Do you need some good news?

I don't know how you feel about the outcome of the Copenhagen summit but to me it was disappointing and it felt like bad news. I felt outraged and broken hearted at the huge injustice I believe rich world leaders have engaged in. Thank goodness my hope does not lie in them but in Christ. How refreshing therefore to reflect on the message of Christmas. Now the Christmas story sounds like GOOD NEWS. Our God shows his reckless love in choosing to come to us as a weak, helpless baby. God's kingdom is established in ways which are shocking, disturbing and a total mystery to us. I don't know about you but I want to understand the message of Christmas more and all that Jesus teaches us through his life on earth.

Prayer breakfast

Thanks for all who came and took part in a creative fun and thoughtful prayer time as we prayed for leaders as they gathered in Copenhagen
See some pictures @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/andycarlisle/

Tell Gordon Brown what you think about Climate Change

In the run up to the Copenhagen summit, its not too late to tell Gordon Brown what you think about the environment. You can send an email to the Prime Minister through the Tearfund website (follow the link, type in your post code and you'll get taken through to a page where you can type your message, or amend a standard one - don't forget to sign it at the bottom if you do.)

Cheers, and hope to see you all on Saturday.