PREACHER’S NOTE 25 FEBRUARY 2024 We can identify with where the disciples find themselves. Jesus has sent them ahead. They’ve rigged the boat and set off like they’ve done many many times before. What they do know is boats and … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 18 FEBRUARY 2024 As we embark on the sacred journey of Lent, I encourage each one of us in our personal and collective spiritual journeys. Lent is a time to draw closer to God, to examine our hearts, … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 4 FEBRUARY 2024 Isn’t it wonderful to know that God meets us at our point of need, comforting, reassuring, and transforming us, as we hear about how Jesus healed those he encountered? This gives us a vision of … Continued
PREACHER’S NOTE 28 JANUARY 2024 In the last few months, I’ve watched our next-door neighbours put their house up for sale, an interested family come and look a couple of times, sign an offer, and purchase it. Then there was … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 21 JANUARY 2024 It’s a new year, we hope for better days, we start anew and look forward to the future. As we renew the covenant God has made with us, may the good news of the covenant … Continued
PREACHER’S NOTE 10 DECEMBER 2023 Unexpected Awe For our Christmas Cantata at Westview Methodist in Centurion, Pretoria, as many as possible were roped in, had a few practices, stood self-consciously on the stage dressed in approximately similar gowns, and gave … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 3 DECEMBER 2023 Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas and Christ’s return at the second coming. Whilst it is a season of much … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 19 NOVEMBER 2023 Have you ever wondered about the meaning of the word, stewardship, that we often use in Church? Stewardship begins in early childhood as we are taught to take care of our toys and be responsible … Continued
MINISTER’S NOTE 5 NOVEMBER 2023 Today as we celebrate All Saints Sunday, we give God gratitude for the lives of faithful people of God who are no longer with us, especially those who have personally guided us to faith in … Continued
PREACHER’S NOTE 22 OCTOBER 2023 Hemmed In They thought they had Jesus hemmed in. Who is this young upstart anyway? This is our turf – he has no idea what he’s up against! Let’s give him a taste of the … Continued