We met in the bandstand as the wind howled around making the planned candle lighting rather a challenge. Thanks to Steve working as a wind shield we had a measure of success. “The people who walked in darkness have seen…
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General
Jesus the Light of the World
Trees and leaves celebrated
The park had a heavy, almost enclosed atmosphere this Sunday which seemed to aid our quiet reflection amongst the trees. We spent some of the time wandering around the trees with the following poem to inspire us: An October…
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Creation and Creativity
We met on a chilly bright morning and began by spending a few moments, looking, listening and breathing in what was all around us. Thanking God for all that we were experiencing. Oh! the joy of meeting out of…
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A God of Expression
Steve Jobs, who died this week, told Stanford University students in a speech in 2005 of his love of calligraphy which came about through dropping out of college. This appreciation led to Apple having a unique appearance to it’s typefaces. He also…
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Does Jesus float your boat?
We were returning from Lancashire recently when we came across a boat outside a church with the caption “Does Jesus float your boat?” “floats your boat” What does this mean? Here are some definitions from the Urban…
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Joining with brothers and sisters in Nepal
This Sunday Harry shared information about the work of Sagoal – a partner of Tearfund – who are involved in helping the people of Shrivnagar in Nepal.W e heard a little of the pastor of Tikapur church, Madan, and of…
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sunday morning walk
We’re fortunate to be able to step out of our doors and be surrounded by the most fantastic scenery here in Derbyshire. So last Sunday we made the most of it and left the bandstand to take a walk. It…
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Greenbelt 2011
A good number of us got along to Greenbelt this year – some camped… most didn’t! For me highlights included: All the mentions of ‘home’ that made me proud to be part of ThirdSpace and our vision for being home…
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What is God doing and how can I be part of it?
We met in the park on Sunday morning, few in numbers (with quite a few of us away) but we were joined with them in spirit. We were privileged to meet Michele’s friend who met with us at the bandstand and in…
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The significance of number
As only the elite in ancient times would have been educated many would not be literate or numerate. Numbers were often used symbolically as well as a measurement. We opened in worship remembering the dichotomy between a mighty God and a personal…
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