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Luke 24: 13-35

Questions for individuals and groups.

A week into the season of Easter, we explore the story of what happened to two people in their journey on the Road to Emmaus. We spend time considering the journey from grief to hope, and the journey many take to faith in Christ. .

Luke 24: 1-8

We celebrate Easter Day with a service of baptism for Julie and Leo, livestreamed from the church at 10.30am.

Created entirely by Wokingham residents for Good Friday, this short film is a meditation on the person of Jesus, his crucifixion and its enduring meaning for our lives today. With drama and music, this film is striking, moving, yet full of hope. Watch and share with friends and family.

You are loved. No exceptions.

Mathew 21: 1 -16

Questions for individuals and groups.

Have you ever wondered why a good man like Jesus went from hero to zero in a matter of days? This week we look at the significance of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey: what did this mean for people at the time, and what might it mean for us today? 

Lamentations 3: 18-26

Questions for individuals and groups.

One year on from the start of the first UK Covid lockdown we reflect on the past year, think back on what’s been significant for us, and consider what we’ve learned that we can take into the next 12 months.

1 Corinthians 12: 4-27

Questions for individuals and groups.

On Mothering Sunday we explore how we can make our work meaningful and fulfilling – whether it’s paid or unpaid – and how that’s good for our wellbeing.

John 8: 2-11

Questions for individuals and groups.

We take a look at how Jesus responds when confronted by a difficult situation, and think about how cultivating calm and stillness can help us let go of anxiety and enable us to think clearly and function well in times of stress.

You can watch the full version of the monologue used in this service on YouTube here.

Romans 5: 1-5

Questions for individuals and groups.

We consider how faith can help us grow a resilient, hopeful mindset that carries us through the difficulties and struggles of life in healthy ways, not unhealthy ones. We also look at a great project in Albania led by some of our mission partners, and a fun way we can support them in the coming week. 

John 12: 1-5 and Matthew 18: 1-5

Slides including questions for individuals and groups.

Does worry about what others might think hold you back from being creative, from bringing to the world all that God has put inside you? In our service this week we reflect on the benefits of uncovering our God-given creativity. We also celebrate our pancake joys and disasters!

Matthew 14: 22-33

Questions for individuals and groups.

Do you struggle with making decisions because don’t like uncertainty? Does fear hold you back from things that might help you grow? We look at how to cultivate trusting faith, as we explore the story of when Jesus told Peter to step out of a boat and walk on water!

Habakkuk 3: 17-18 and Philippians 4: 10-13.

Questions for individuals and groups.

This week we explore the link between gratitude, joy and fear; worship together, and hear from Leo about how he practices gratitude.

Matthew 11: 28-30

Slides including questions for individuals and groups, and BMS Prayer points.

Is it wrong or weak to have a rest? Is play just for children, or is it good for adults too? We hear Jesus’ invitation to "come to me all who are weary and burdened". We also share pictures of fun in the snow, and pray for our BMS World Mission partner workers.