Entries by Christoph Lindner

Why do bad things happen to good people?

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(This article was first printed in Denham Parish News at Christmas 2018.) By James Leach ‘Here’s something that happens all the time and makes no sense at all: Good people get what’s coming to the wicked, and bad people get what’s coming to the good. I tell you, this makes no sense. It’s smoke.’ (Ecclesiastes […]

Earthquake in Syria and Turkey: How can I help?

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GIVE On Monday the 6th of February two powerful earthquakes struck Southern Turkey near the Northern Syrian border. The initial quake had a magnitude of 7.8, followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake 9 hours later and a series of aftershocks. Sadly, many people have lost their lives or been injured, and the death toll is […]

We’re giving thanks to God for Joyce Tearall

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On February 1st, Joyce Tearall passed away peacefully after a short illness. Her family were with her. Joyce and her husband Bill moved to Denham Green in the 1950s, where their children David and Sarah grew up. When Peter Crick was Rector, she trained as a reader and was a very active member of the […]

An Introduction to Matthew’s Gospel

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This year we will focus on Matthew’s Gospel in many of our Sunday readings. Here is an excellent introduction to the first part of the book. Download the poster that the video is based on… (Once you can see the poster on your screen, right-click and choose “Save image as…” or a similar command)   […]

Warm Space at St Mark’s

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Save some money on heating and have a cuppa!   Come and sit, relax, keep warm, have a chat, find a book to read, do some homework and enjoy a bowl of soup and a hot drink on us.  Children and young people are welcome, but must come with a parent or guardian. Wednesdays from […]