Friday 19 March The journey of forgiveness Studies have shown that forgiveness improves mental health and relationships, increases self-esteem and lowers anxiety and depression. “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” (Matthew 6.12) Our unwillingness to forgive can have a devastating impact on our relationship with God and can lead […]
Have you got your census letter? The census is coming, and it’s about you. Without the information you share, it’d be more difficult to understand our community’s needs and to plan for the future. By taking part, you will help inform decisions about the services you and your community need, like doctors’ surgeries and […]
Thursday 18 March Loving others Putting others first is at the heart of healthy relationships! As Christians we have Jesus as a model – the most unselfish person who ever lived, who gave his life so we can receive the extravagant love of God the Father. As we grow in knowing this deep love […]
Wednesday 17 March Growing in relational health Dr John Townsend suggests that there are three types of relationships that energise us: COACHES, COMRADES (such as family members and friends who provide mutual growth and support), CASUALS (low commitment, but enjoyable relationships). We need enough people in these three categories to give us the energy for […]
Tuesday 16 March Levels of Connection Not all relationships are or should be on the same level. We have four spaces for relationships: an intimate space for close friends and family, a personal space for conversations with friends, a social space for acquaintances, and a public space. These circles of connection can be seen in […]
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Monday 15 March Not good to be alone Loneliness is one of the greatest problems we are facing today. It is bad for our health. In the biblical creation account God says, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2.18). And so he created ‘another’ – a woman and wife for him. […]
Sunday 14 March Relationships matter! There is healing power in relationships. We are hardwired to need one another. It’s often through our relationships with others that we survive life’s lowest moments. The Bible says that God himself is a relational being. There is one God who exists in three ‘persons’ – the Father, the Son […]
It’s Mothering Sunday! This service is brimming with encouragement, with your contributions, and with helpful insights into relational wellbeing. Join us for Church Coffee on Zoom afterwards. [Find all the links below the video] Church Coffee on Zoom: Meeting ID: 836 9097 1697 Passcode: Coffee CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: A special Mothering Sunday Craft… BONUS […]
Saturday, 13 March God’s school of financial wellbeing If God had a school with different levels of learning about principles of financial wellbeing, the foundation class would be called ‘Perspectives’ and contain two lessons: Stewardship: God is the owner and we are the stewards of everything he has given us. We can seek his […]
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