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What did Jesus intend to teach us when he spoke out the Lord’s prayer? Did He intend to inform us or inspire us? It was to inspire us, to encourage us to be creative in our imaginations, to explore the richness of our relationship with our father in heaven. Let’s use the Lord’s Prayer, inspired and enriched with imagery, verse, poetry & song to draw close to our abba, our Father in heaven.

Revd Graham Coldman explores the events of Jesus invited to a meal by Simon the pharisee. Simon was a highly religious person and wanted to expose Jesus, to catch him out. A sinful woman tuned up; unlike Simon she recognised Jesus for who he was, she knew she needed forgiveness and restoration and worshipped him. We’re left with a stark challenge – are we more like Simon, the one who is always right but misses the point or the woman who knew she needed forgiveness and restoration – and received it?

Revd Graham Coldman takes us through the extraordinary events of the paralysed man being lowered through a hole created in the roof of a house where Jesus was teaching in order to receive healing. We’re challenged to consider what type of faith we have – the sort that drives us to action and results or is it passive, something we keep in a box? Jesus announced his divinity by forgiving the man’s sins and then healing him. We too need to receive God’s forgiveness and enter into the fullness of life he offers

Revd Graham Coldman discusses Luke's account of Jesus' teaching in the synagogue of his home town of Nazareth. Jesus challenges some of the traditional beliefs of the nature and character of God. The listeners were initially amazed at what he said, his insight and knowledge of the scriptures. This soon turned to anger as he painted a different picture to the one they were familiar with, so much so that they wanted to kill him. But Jesus walked away unscathed, Jesus’ mission concluded as planned.

Revd Graham Coldman uses a quiz to tease out some interesting and less obvious facts about the visit of the Maji. We are challenged to consider our journey into 2025 ahead – to make wise decisions, to consider a “new route” a new way of serving Jesus, a new way to honour Him, and in all things to be aware of His presence as he journeys with us.

Revd Graham Coldman shows us that God's gift of Jesus was a planned gift of love to all mankind. It may be that God's gift to you this Christmas may come as a surprise. Let's be ready to both give and receive God's gift of Jesus this Christmas.

As part of the Carold by Candlelight service, Revd Graham Coldman shares thoughts on the Magic, Mystery and Matter of Christmas

When we worship God we may encounter the tension between hopes and fears. Revd Graham Coldman explores this generally and more specifically with Mary the mother of Jesus – and is still the case today as we consider the challenges facing our world.

As part of the Nativity play performed by the young children, Revd Graham Coldman shares thoughts on the wonder of Christmas and the best and most precious gift that we can receive this Christmas – God’s gift of Jesus, the saviour of the world.

Revd Graham Coldman discusses the use of words. We communicate with friends and family more than usual during Advent, sharing news, greetings and offering words of encouragement. The apostle John describes Jesus as the Word who became flesh – the fullness of God being made manifest to all. We are challenged to listen for the Word of God spoken into our lives and to allow that to change us. To speak the Word of God into the lives of others and to Live out (find ways to express) the Word of God in our lives.