Monthly Archives: July 2012

Eavesdropping and entrapment – Jeremiah 20:1-13

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Rather unusually for me, this was a rather more expository sermon than I normally deliver.  I wonder how often we listen in on other people’s conversations, either inadvertently because we happen to be nearby, or deliberately to discover something of … Continue reading →

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Beetles and butterflies between the showers

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Today the sun has come out, term is over, the lad is home from his school music tour to Austria, and all is well with the world. But, it has been a tad showery recently, don’t you think?! I guess … Continue reading →

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Thank you Mothers’ Union for being part of the adventure

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

It is with some sadness, but also excitement about the future, that with effect from today Friday 20th July 2012, I am resigning my role as a Trustee of Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Winchester. It’s been an amazing … Continue reading →

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Oh the deep, deep love of Jesus! Ephesians 1:3-14 (an anniversary sermon)

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

This sermon should be a lesson to me in checking rotas as it never got preached! There may be other lessons to be learnt too: Oh the deep, deep love of Jesus! Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free; Rolling as a mighty … Continue reading →

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Hart DC cut and slash – does it conflict with new Biodiversity Action Plan?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Previously I have written about my delight in the fields adjacent to the Red Cross Centre in Yateley, that have been left this summer to grow long, and rich in flowers and insect life. Until yesterday that is! Today, I … Continue reading →

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Travellers in the community – Gospel opportunity?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Last week we had a small group of travellers take up residence in a field, which happens to be a public open space. As far as I can tell they caused no trouble, (unless you particularly dislike what I think … Continue reading →

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