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Musings from the Manse – December/January
Over the years they have had many striking ‘advertising pitches’ including the above that uses this disturbing picture which suggests that we celebrate the day that Father Christmas was born in a stable. The facts and the picture should shock us and help motivate us into wanting to respond by
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Musings from the Manse – November
Many of us will read the above unpunctuated words differently, it can of course be read as God is nowhere or God is now here and I am sure many Christians can perhaps associate with different times in their life when they may have felt both meanings! The Bible and
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Musings from the Manse – October
I suppose if we look back on just our last twelve months it would be good if we can say we are closer in our relationship now with Jesus our saviour and friend, than we were in October 17. Good growing and developing relationships need regular contact in different places
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Come ye thankful people come
During the coming week we will be delivering thank you cards to the local businesses to thank them for the contribution they make to our town – we often do not stop to give thanks for the fact that they are open 5, 6 or even 7 days a week
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Macmillan Coffee Morning
Coffee and cake will be served throughout and we hope you will come and join us and help raise some money for this very worthwhile cause. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by the disease and our support can make a big difference to the care patients receive. Comer
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Praying with Children
Thee session will include exploring spiritual styles and how children connect with God as well as looking at ‘What is prayer? There will be practical resource ideas and a time to network with other children and young peoples workers. Held at Knaresborough United Reformed Church on Monday 8 October from
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Musings from the Manse – September
Twelve months ago just as we were saying our goodbyes in Liverpool and packing to move here I wrote in my first musing reflecting on Paul’s words ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, giving thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’[1 Thessalonians
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Musings from the Manse – August
In 2008 I completed my four years ministerial training at Northern College, gaining an honours degree in Contextual Theology. The degree course was academic and very practical and it encouraged me to look for God everywhere [a theme I continually come back to] and hence see the Gospel message in
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Holiday Club 2018
We will be exploring the early chapters of Daniel and learning how Daniel and his friends stood up for their faith in a foreign land, despite the opposition and how God was faithful to them. Children at the club will encounter a God who is wise, powerful, mighty and above
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Celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of St Robert
10-19th August – FEVA week Knaresborough Mummers Talk in the Library Promenade Experience from Castlegate Books Yarn Bombing Saturday 8 September A visit of the Yorkshire ArcheologicalSociety Friday 5th/Saturday 6th October Beer Festival, St Roberts Church, Pannal 21-23 September – The Big Weekend A celebration evening on 21st A feast
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Musings from the Manse – July
Jesus and His disciples lived together in unity but not always agreeing. But the unity of kindred spirits should override the differences of opinion and character and backgrounds of the individuals. Indeed how good and pleasant it is when we experience being together in such ways that give us a
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Musings from the Manse – June
However, when I wear my dog collar folk don’t ask what do you do, as the collar is a giveaway but like with any role nobody knows totally what you do unless they have done it. It is so easy to generalise about what we think any job entails. To
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Dan Holmes Concert – Saturday 16 June
Dan is visiting from America and is a Christian singer, songwriter and story teller and you are guaranteed a fantastic night out at no charge. The evening begins at 7.30pm and will include songs, stories and testimony and we are assured this is an event not to be missed. Whilst
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Great Knaresborough Bed Race – Saturday 9 June 2018
For weeks we have been seeing people racing empty beds around the town in preparation for the event – on 9 June the whole thing becomes alive. From 9am the beds begin to gather on the Castle Top, with the runners dressed in interesting, sometimes whacky attire – this year
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Christian Aid Breakfast – Sunday 13 May 2018
To mark the beginning of Christian Aid Week, we celebrated with a Big Brekkie which was attended by most of our fellowship. The breakfast was fantastic with fruit, porridge, yoghurt followed by full English and tea and toast. It was a great way to begin a Sunday morning and so
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Musings from the Manse – May
With those words having being spoken by Christians across the world over Easter just one month ago, I have been wondering how long words last. I am sure some of us can remember words said by our parents or quotes by famous people, that stick in our mind. My dad
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Musings from the Manse – April
That said, I am writing this musing just leading up to Palm Sunday and Holy week and through Lent I have been given many things to reflect on in the Easter story. One of the reflections has been that of predestination. Did God plan Judas to betray Jesus, Peter to
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Holy Habits
Our meetings begin at 7.30pm on Thursday 8 March Wednesday 14 March Thursday 22 March Wednesday 28 March Come and join the adventure!
