Monthly Archives: November 2010

Christmas isn’t coming! Matthew 24:36-44 – Advent 1

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

This week’s sermon task was a tricky one: I was leading an preaching at our formal, said, 8am Morning Prayer, which requires a short talk because the service needs to be completed in half an hour AND I was preaching … Continue reading →

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Free blog facilities to help Mothers’ Union develop and debate

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

I’m chuffed today to find Mothers’ Union Diocese of Winchester featured as the first ‘Website of the Month’ by Corbin Featherstone of Mothers’ Union enterprises. When I started http://www.muwinchester.org.uk nearly two years ago, I had become convinced by friends that WordPress, … Continue reading →

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What’s so special?

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

Today I found myself needing to write what would normally be the “vicar’s letter” for a local magazine, except that we don’t currently have a vicar, and I’m not even ordained! However, it has felt important to maintain these slots … Continue reading →

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A place of honour at the King’s table – 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

I know my Bible knowledge isn’t as good as it should be, but this week I got to preach about a chap I really knew nothing about: Mephibosheth as he appears in 2 Samuel 9:1-11 I particularly liked the phrase … Continue reading →

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Which TV adverts cause the most problems in your home?

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

As part of the Mothers’ Union Bye Buy Childhood Campaign, I’m starting to prepare an evening discussion meeting about the effect of (among other things) adverts on our children. The impact report prepared by Mothers’ Union at the launch of … Continue reading →

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