Genesis Week 21: Joseph – Forgiveness

This week we saw the final unveiling of what God was really doing as Joseph went through years of suffering and difficulty, only to find himself lifted up to the right hand of Pharoah as a Prince in Egypt. We also saw Joseph’s difficult decision to forgive his brothers and release them from any consequences … Read more

Genesis Week 20: Joseph – Exalted

This week we saw Joseph’s continued trials as he is forgotten by the Wine Taster who’s dream he interpreted. However, later on we begin to see the unfolding of God’s great plan as Joseph is brought to Pharaoh and exalted to his right hand. Below is the video to ‘Good, Good Father’ by Chris Tomlin, … Read more

Genesis Week 19: Joseph – Temptation

This week we focused on the trials that Joseph was enduring in the providence and purposes of God – we asked the question ‘how are we to view these times of suffering that we all go through?’ Below is the video to ‘Still, my soul be still’ by Stuart Townend and Keith & Kristyn Getty, … Read more

Some thoughts on Prayer & Fasting

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

Bikes for Refugees

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