This week we began our study of the life of Joseph as broken relationships within his family set his life off on a difficult trajectory. All the time however God is in control and working out His perfect plan. Below is the video to ‘Sovereign Over Us’ by Aaron Keyes, and a link to download this … Read more
This week we concluded our study on the life of Jacob and though a little about the baton of faith being passed on to the next generation. Below is the video to ‘He knows my name’ by Francesca Battistelli, and a link to download this weeks notes. Click here to download this weeks notes
This week we saw in many ways the culmination of Jacob’s journey away from manipulating schemer, and towards being the man God wanted him to be as God Himself comes to wrestle Jacob as he faces the prospect of meeting a vengeful Esau on his journey home. Below is the video for ‘Blessings’ by Laura … Read more
This week we focussed on Jacob’s meeting with God as he flees from his brother Esau, and God extending grace to the man who had just finished trying to scheme and manipulate his way into the blessing. Below is the video to ‘Who am I’ by Casting Crowns and a link to download this weeks … Read more
Following our week of prayer and fasting at the beginning of the year we had a request for some teaching about how to pray and fast to be made available online. Here are some thoughts on prayer and fasting by Sophie Toovey. Fasting shows us we need prayer (and ultimately, God!) more than we need food. … Read more
This week we were introduced to Jacob, who we’ll be studying for the next few weeks. He begins with a fervent desire to be blessed in his life, but we see him going about it in completely the wrong ways. Below is the video for ‘Awesome God You are’ by Matt Redman, and a link … Read more
Friends, I was delighted when I learned last month that Torfaen is providing accommodation for several families from war-torn Syria who have sought refuge in Wales. As soon as this was announced I felt compelled that we as a church should do whatever we can to welcome them into our community and to help them settle. As … Read more
This week we focussed on the continuation of God’s promise to Abraham’s son Isaac, and the legacy that Abraham’s faith has left in the lives of those around him. Below is the video to ‘Faithful’ by Chris Tomlin, and the link to download this weeks notes. Click here to download this weeks notes
This week we saw Abraham’s faith stretched almost as far as it could possibly be as he’s asked to sacrifice the son who he had waited so many long years to receive. Despite the enormity of what he’s asked to do we see Abraham obey implicitly, trusting in his God to provide. Below is the … Read more
This week we finally saw the birth of the Son of Promise after 20 years of waiting for Abraham and Sarah, and we reflected on their journey since God had first called them away from their family to be part of His great rescue plan for His world. Below is the video for ‘God my … Read more