Reading
John Wesley's Sermons
This arrived. An attractive sized book until it's opened and the size of the font is seen! Holiday project?
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Superintendent Prep, Training Options, Margie
I prepped for a meeting with the Circuit's Superintendent this week. Anticipating discussion re: C2 Candidating Context Form: Please do not make this application unless you have first met with your Superintendent Minister and your Chair of District to discuss your calling to an already identified circuit or
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Gill & Richard
After a service at The Sands... The dialogue with these two, especially Gill was incredible. Slightly uncomfortable and very punchy opener from Gill about the timescales for entering ministry. The agreed "What makes you say that?", was beautifully brushed aside by Gill and she went for it. She
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Met Mark, ‘Watched’ Netball, Was Thankful
Met Mark at The Hub in Tebay. Wow. I was so nervous and yet he made me feel incredibly relaxed, very open and honest and a good connection. We've got a lot to 'get through'... I then went to watch LRGM 'play' Netball but
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DOV Accompanist, All Age Worship, Kyle.
So I have been matched by the Connexional Team with Deacon Mark. and just as I was re-reading my email to him with introductions - he rings: Dear Mark, Well, this is exciting. We've been matched as part of DOV1. I understand the process of becoming an accompanist
Services
Compline at St Andrew's
I went to the Compline service at St Andrew's for the first time this evening. Andrew M led expertly. I read two lessons (in olde English). I stayed to pray after the service. In a way that was beyond 'chit chat' - I was with God.
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God, Everything.
An incredible 3-service-Sunday! The morning started with a challenging (covenant) service led by my Tutor in Dent. I took Janice and we both thought there was an 'air' about the service. This was followed by a joyful, warm service at Ravenstondale. Nancy, she's superb; so happy
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Giddy
* Giddy, why hasn’t the DOV office replied by 10am!?? 😂, struggling to concentrate. * Wonderfully supportive exchange with (R)MG and lovely text from (R)AB: * DOV Office have acknowledged the application - asking me to check that I’d sent everything I was asked to (I have). * It’s nice
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DOV 1 Has Gone!
* Local Preacher’s Meeting has happened and I’m now officially On Trial. 🥳 * Incredible devotions form AB from John’s Gospel * Returned from LP meeting and sent the DOV email - to gov.uk! (thanks Gmail autocorrect!)...noticed immediately and sent it to the correct address. The State now know
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About Me
So, this is me, Matt. I work as the Director of IT at a boarding school in Cumbria, UK. Having previously been a Housemaster and a teacher of Business Studies I have been at the School for nearly 20 years - moving 'up north' following a stint in
Faith
Read The Bible in a Week
Read the Bible, all of it, in one week.