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Verses from the book of Esther.

Questions for individuals and groups.

We are starting a new series for our Sunday services: Learning to Live Imperfectly. It tackles our inward life – the way we think about ourselves, which then impacts the way we engage with the world and the people around us. Based on the book The Gifts of Imperfection by Christian writer Brené Brown, we draw on the scriptures to explore ideas of courage, worthiness and self-compassion, and are encouraged to let go of perfectionism, shame and fear of what others think. None of us is perfect, but God has placed beautiful, valuable qualities within each of us. None of us is perfect, but we can learn to live a full, free and fruitful life with our imperfections.

This week, we look at cultivating authenticity. Lots of us struggle with what people think of us. Others struggle with feeling worthless and that we have nothing to offer. We explore the story of Esther from the Bible, and discover that we need to do is let go of what others think, and learn to live courageously with our imperfections. We also hear about a great new programme from Wokingham Baptist Church called Celebrate Recovery.

Hebrews 10: 19-25

This service was livestreamed from the church on Sunday morning.

Philippians 3: 7-14

Questions for individuals and groups.

In our first service of 2021 we consider how best to say goodbye to a tough past year and make the most of the opportunity for a fresh start in the new year. 

Recorded in the church building with no attendees present.

Matthew 2:1-12

Today we think about the journeys that are part of the Christmas story, and one of the Magi explains what the experience was like for them.

John 1: 1-18

Our Christmas Day service video: how Jesus being born means we can relate to God and God can relate to us. We light that fifth candle, sing some carols, and hear again the real Christmas story.

John 1: 1-5, 9-14, 18, Luke 2: 1-14 and Luke 2:15-20

Join the livestreamed service from the church at 7pm  on YouTube  or watch the recording there later.

If you would like to support Yeldall Manor financially, as mentioned in the service video, you can do so on their justgiving page.

Luke 2: 1-7

Questions for individuals and groups.

For our first ever livestream from the church building… and the third of our Advent Senses services, we consider what Mary and Joseph must have experienced as they travelled to Bethlehem and their special baby was born. We also get an update from Savannah on her work as Pioneer Minister in Training.

Join the livestreamed service from the church at 10.30am on YouTube or watch the recording there later.

Luke 1: 26-38 and Matthew 1:18-25

Questions for individuals and groups.

This week we will be hearing the story of the  annunciation and reflecting on the response of Mary and Joseph to Gabriel’s message that they are to become the earthly parents of the son of God. With no live nativity this year we will look back on  a past nativity, celebrating the sense of community it produced and think about the part we each play in  building God’s kingdom on earth.  

Isaiah 9: 2-7

Questions for individuals and groups.

The first of our 'Senses' themed services for Advent explores Isaiah’s words: "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light". We light the first Advent candle, and find out about a project to support people in need over Christmas time.

Mark 8: 31-38

Questions for individuals and groups.

Jesus shocks his disciples when he shares with them what it means to follow him. 

Mark 8: 27-30

Questions for individuals and groups.

We explore what happened when Jesus asked Peter a direct question about who He is. And we’ll think about our own response to Jesus. 

John 15: 9-17

Slides the video, including questinons for individuals and groups.

For Remembrance Sunday we reflect on Jesus’ words about the greatest form of love. We have a ‘remembering’ game, and a simple act of remembrance.