Wellbeing Thought for Monday 8 March

/in /by

God’s plan for our financial wellbeing

There is a highway called ‘God’s plan for your financial wellbeing’, and on either side are two ditches: ‘Poverty Perspective’ and a ‘Materialistic Mindset’. The first one sees life through a lens of scarcity and is afraid of lack. There is a theme going through the Bible that God provides for his people (Read Matthew 6.25-33).

A materialistic mindset is about an unhealthy concern for our physical comforts and the acquisition of material possessions and wealth. This mindset can be found in all income brackets!

Jesus invites us to trust in God and to first seek his kingdom – that way lies freedom! When we live in the will of God we can expect the provision of God.

Think about the picture of the highway and two ditches. Are you prone to one of these mindsets or maybe a combination of both? Re-read Matthew 6.33 and consider how Jesus’ teaching can and will set you free.

 

(Excerpt from: Dave Smith, God’s Plan for your Wellbeing.)

210228 Sunday Worship: Spiritual Wellbeing

/in /by
We’re showing off your beautiful mugs during the countdown of Sunday Worship, so do get there for 10.30am!  Edda and Christoph are leading the service live from the Rectory as we continue on The Wellbeing Journey.  [Find all the links  below the video]

Wellbeing Thought of the Day Sunday 14th February 2021

/in , /by

WEEK TWO: PHYSICAL WELLBEING

Sunday 14 Feb

Your body matters

Our most basic needs are physiological (i.e. related to the body): food, water, air, rest. Managing energy, not time, is the key to vitality and effectiveness in all areas of our lives. God has given us a body and in Jesus Christ chose to become like us – a physical human being! Your body matters! Thank God for your body and ask him to help you as you explore greater physical wellbeing.

 

Prayers Friday 29th January 2021

/in , /by

Prayers for today Friday 29th January

This week more than 100,000 people have died from Corona virus.
In love we remember them in our prayers today:
In your hands, O Lord,
we humbly entrust all we are connected to ( mention their names) who have gone to be with you Lord.
In this life you embraced them with your tender love;
We now bid them eternal rest.
The old order has passed away:
welcome them home
where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain,
but fullness of peace and joy
with your Son and the Holy Spirit
forever and ever.
We pray for those mourning the death of these beloved ones:
Lord God,
you are attentive  to the voice
of our pleading.
Help those who mourn to find in your Son
comfort in their sadness,
certainty in their doubt,
and courage to live through this period of grief. May the never mourn like people without hope.
Make their faith strong
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Health workers all over the world are severely pressed right now.
Lord Jesus please surround all Heath workers with your love, heal, strengthen and encourage them. May they know your presence and your peace.
At every rainfall, there is always peace for the grass, may we continue to experience peace in every area of our life despite the challenges life throws at us.
God Almighty is able to turn our impossibilities to possibilities, and give us a new song.
We pray for great testimonies and miracles that will change the situation of things, the miracle that will wipe our tears, the miracle that will make us burst into laughter and dancing,  may we be visited with it today in Jesus Mighty Name.

Praying for the Mission of God

/in , , , /by

Jesus says: “Go and make disciples of all nations.”

Find out more about the ten largest unreached people groups and pray for them today…

(Click on the image to enlarge it).

Discover our Christmas Trail at St Mary’s

/in /by

From today, you can experience the Christmas story in posters, readings and recordings – all around St Mary’s Church in Denham.

Bring your smartphone to scan the QR codes and listen to the Bible readings.

Zoe and Zach have already road-tested the trail and are giving it their thumbs-up.