PLEASE JOIN US TO PRAY! As we consider the recent events in the world & in our nation, and look at the needs within our local communities and among those we know... we need to be a people who truly seek God & PRAY! In 2 Chronicles 7:14, God says, 'If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land'. So what is YOUR response? As we start a new term and look ahead to the new season before us, will you obey God's Word? 'IF My people will... ' then God promises to hear, forgive and to heal this land? PRAYER is essential for transformation and breakthrough! PRAYER is our 'secret weapon' to stand against the enemy & to take ground for God's Kingdom! So are you READY? Are your 'eyes open'? Will you 'stand in the gap'? Will you 'fight the good fight of the faith' in these Last Days we live?

Throughout recent years and even in recent months there can always be times of trial, suffering & difficulty of some kind in our lives. Paul, therefore, encourages us from God's Word to seek God at all times as our Refuge & Fortress! Whatever the storm, God CAN bring stillness & peace to our lives! Focusing on Psalms, and the truths of what David learnt through his own personal trials - watch/listen to this message to understand more fully the reality that you CAN find a safe refuge in this life (& for eternity) with God in our lives! 'He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, 'He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'' (Psalm 91:1-2)

Steve reminds us of the journey so far and what we've covered in the recent series 'BUILDING CHURCH'. Are YOU being a 'wise builder'? Steve then challenges us to consider our NEXT STEPS as we look ahead as a local church. What's next for YOU? Are you ready to 'STEP UP'? To grow & mature in your faith & fulfil God's purposes in your life? To become more & more like Christ? Watch/ listen to this message as part of your faith journey to seek God & 'STEP UP' for the new season ahead!

Matt joins us to share a great message on what it means to 'fear the LORD'. Focusing on the book of Proverbs (the words of wisdom from Solomon), Matt helps us to grasp the importance & significance of the phrase 'the fear of the LORD' (repeated 18x) and what that means for our lives today & for the future. 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction' Proverbs 1:7 'Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity' Proverbs 28:14

Are you living in a time of waiting? Waiting for a medical appointment, waiting for exam results, waiting for a breakthrough in your circumstances or a relationship situation? Waiting for a house move or a baby to be born? Waiting can be a worrying time and/or an exciting time! What are you waiting for? And what does the Bible teach us about waiting? Maggie goes through a number of Psalms (& other Scriptures) to encourage us all on (1) What to do while we wait & (2) What to expect when we wait according to God's Word. READ Psalm 37:1-7 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+37%3A1-7&version=NIVUK

Still focusing on our Vision to 'GO' with the Good News of Jesus to the last, the least and the lost in our communities (& on our 'frontlines'), Steve helps us to consider how we can 'make a difference' in people's lives one by one! There are so many 'needs' around us, and with increasing living costs the needs may only increase. So where do we start? How do we reach out with God's love, to the 99% who do not yet know God, and make a difference? Watch/ listen to this message to see how you CAN play your part as you serve our miracle working God! READ Luke 10:25-37 - The Parable of the Good Samaritan https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=NIVUK READ Matthew 14:13-21 - The Feeding of the 5000 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A13-21&version=NIVUK

Andy David joined with us from WOW (World of Worth) to share some of the lessons he's learnt from his travels around the world to the WOW Projects that they help run & support over the last 18 years. Be encouraged and inspired by the stories he shares and that 'with God' we CAN always have hope and a reason to keep on persevering! READ Romans 5:1-5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom+5%3A1-5&version=NIVUK MORE INFO ON WORLD OF WORTH (WOW) www.wowuk.org

Steve revisits our vision as a local church to KNOW, GROW & GO and asks how do we 'GO' with God's love to reach out to others in our community and on our 'frontlines'. Do you 'love your neighbour' as you should in obedience to the second part of the Greatest Commandment (Matt 22:39)? With the Parable of the Good Samaritan in mind, Steve reminds us of 'ALL' that Jesus has done to help us... and challenges us to NOT 'walk by on the other side' when we see all the 'needs' around us but to live a life of love & mercy. Will you be a 'Good Samaritan' to your neighbour? READ Luke 10:25-37 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+10%3A25-37&version=NIVUK