Pastor's Thought
Teaching, reflections, and updates from church life.

Running to WIN!
This week, the world has been enjoying the sights at Rio, with the events at the 2016 Olympic games entering into its final moments. The joys of seeing Mo Farah run, stumble and fall, get back up and run on to win his race. The delights of watching the amazing moves of USA gymnast 19 year old Simone Biles, in …

The Mortality of War
Mankind has been at war in some way or another since the fall of man in the garden of Eden (Gen3) and to date we are unable to escape the news on a daily basis reporting some form of war being at home or abroad. However, 13 years after the invasion of Iraq and toppling of the dictator Saddam Hussain, …

A Clear Mandate
Following the Brexit, the leadership of the Conservative Party which also means the Prime Minister’s office, came into question as the incumbent Prime Minister decided to vacate his office in September 2016. The vacant position saw no less than six candidate vying for the office, with the favorite being controversial and charismatic MPBoris Johnson. Boris, a clear favorite, and the …

What must we do?
This week has proven to be one of the most significant and important weeks (if not the most important week) in recent history for the British people and its Government as it transpires the British people have voted for Britain to leave the EU – European Union. With the exception of Scotland, Northern Ireland and London, the people chose OUT …

Celebrating life – by Montel Gordon
This past week saw the occurrence of two major events, the majesty her Queen turning to the ripe age of 90 in addition to the burial of Muhammed Ali which was a service comprising of many various religious leaders. Both the Queen and Muhammed Ali have been in the public eye since they were young and have persistently been recognised …

The Greatest
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mohammed Ali, aka ‘The Greatest’, sadly passed away on Saturday, 4 June 2016, aged 74, following experiencing respiratory illness at a hospital in Phoenix Arizona, America. He had been admitted on Thursday, 2 June 2016, with his illness, which had been complicated by Parkinson’s disease. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay. He was catapulted to fame, …

Preparing to see Her Majesty
As the finalist wait, with baited breath for the results of Britain’s Got Talent. Yesterday, on our television screens, we saw contestants enthusiastically giving the performance of their life, with family and friends cheering on. We saw contestants eager to impress the judges and viewers with their wonderful acts. We also saw them trying earnestly to ‘whoo’ the audiences with …

Food for thought
On a Sunday afternoon, one thing most families looking forward to enjoying is time spent with family eating a meal. Sometimes this may be a Sunday roast dinner and/or rice and peas and chicken. Whatever your desire, it is great to be able to enjoy such a thing, often in the Western world, taken for granted by some. I mean, …

Merciful and Gracious
Last year the Queen rolled out the red carpet to warmly receive the Chinese delegation on their state visit to the UK. Although the reports at the time suggested things went smoothly, this was contradicted by the Queen’s comments, which were overheard this week, as Her Majesty agreed with the commander suggesting the visit was “quite a testing time”. The …

Victory
This week history was made when Leicester City Football Club were crowned the champions of the Premier Football league for the first time in their 137 years history. Their success astounded the sporting world of football and resonated across the world, grabbing the attention of countries as far as Australia and America resulting in accolades from fellow sports personalities, through …

The Prince is dead: Long lives the Queen
This week we watched as dignitaries, Heads of States, Prime Ministers, Presidents and the common people helped Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her 90th birthday. Truly a memorable occasion and a significant milestone for Her Majesty as she also is now the longest serving Royal in history. It is interesting as we recollect the Queens 21st birthday speech in which she …

Living Life
On Tuesday 12 April 2016, former reality TV star David Gest was found dead in the Four Season’s Hotel, London, just months before embarking on a tour uncannily named ‘David Gest is Not Dead’. The aptly named tour was named following his presence in the Big Brother House earlier this year when another celebrity contestant in the BB House mistook …