Friday 24th July 2020 Basis of Union 11 Acts 2: 42-47 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they … [Read more…]
Thursday 23rd July 2020 Basis of Union 10 St Matthew 18.15-20 ‘If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two … [Read more…]
Wednesday 22nd July 2020 Basis of Union 9 Basis The United Reformed Church testifies to its faith, and orders its life, according to this Basis of Union, believing it to embody the essential notes of the Church catholic and reformed. The United Reformed Church nevertheless reserves its right and declares its readiness at any time … [Read more…]
Tuesday 21st July 2020 Basis of Union 8 Ephesians 4: 14-16 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up … [Read more…]
Monday 20th July 2020 Basis of Union 7 Ephesians 4: 4-7 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. But each of … [Read more…]
Sunday 19th July 2020 Psalm 6 Lord chasten not in anger, nor in your wrath rebuke me.Give me your healing word.My soul and body languish;I wait for you in anguish.How long, how long, O Lord? Turn to me now, uphold mel;for your love’s sake restore me.O save me by your grace.For death ends all remembrance;it wraps … [Read more…]
2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way. So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, … [Read more…]
Friday 17th July 2020 – Basis of Union 5 Romans 7: 4 – 20 For we know that the law is spiritual; but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin. I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I … [Read more…]
St Matthew 28: 16 – 20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make … [Read more…]
Wednesday 15th July 2020 Basis of Union 3 – Anne Hewling St Matthew 11: 28-30 ‘Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find … [Read more…]