Services
I was creative, but...
My service themed around patience went well. Is there any such thing as a perfect formula for such things? No.
Preaching
Palm Sunday
I continue to be somewhat overwhelmed at the privilege of preaching and today was no exception. I was welcomed at Striklandgate like a well known friend. They were looking forward to the service and I was looking forward to leading them in worship. What I hadn't quite expected
Candidating
I'm in the Diary!
The District Lead for all things vocation and ministries and I are meeting tomorrow evening. I’m looking forward to sharing in fellowship and getting to know each other a little more. It’s been a challenge getting into his diary - work rudely putting a sudden halt to my
Reading
Paul's Challenge(s)?
A mini reflection on the use of Paul's writings* as a directing challenge at the end of some of my sermons. My pattern lends itself to: Old Testament > Gospel > Then...
Preaching
Quality of Preaching. God's Call.
Interesting conversation with Margie who highlighted the broad type and quality of preaching and how as I become more exposed to it, it may be difficult to worship as I used to. I said that...:
Preaching
LP&WL Meeting ✅
Lots of comparisons of LP training and holding down jobs at the same time...Yes, but 20 years ago without 13 hour days and 160 emails? I am tired. There’s been a lot of over sharing of todo lists and busyness today (not in this meeting, just generally and
Services
Oh, Frank.
I think every church, every circuit, every gathering of people probably includes 'a Frank'. My Frank is an incredible man; self-confessed grump, stoic, deeply interesting with a fascinating, encyclopaedic knowledge - of almost any subject. Frank likes things Frank's way. And that's ok. There&
Preaching
3 Services, 20 hymns. Outstanding.
I started the day with the family at Cornerstone, and nervously paced around the House for 30 minutes before setting off to Garsdale Low Smith for an 'assessed service'. Wow. The first Sunday of Lent, I'm not exactly short of material! I Was expecting 6 or
Preaching
The Transfiguration
I led a service and preached at the wonderful Brough Sowerby. A small dales chapel Why use 2 readings...when you can use 3! The Gospel is alive. I love that I was advised in a service some months ago that I shouldn't choose 2 readings because I
Candidating
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