Sermons from February 2020

The Power and Promise of His Presence

23rd February 2020
Ruth Lush

God promises his presence will always be with us. On Sunday Ruth explained what this can mean for us in our everyday lives.

The God Who Finishes

16th February 2020
Sara Cosgrove

Are you a person who is good at finishing things? The good news is our God is the God who Finishes. Sara Cosgrove tells us why this is so important for me, you and the world around us.

Companions of Jesus

9th February 2020
Trevor Lloyd

Sermons from February 2020

The Power and Promise of His Presence

The God Who Finishes

Companions of Jesus

We are a place to belong

We are a faithful presence

We enable transformation

We care for the whole person

We encourage creativity and responsiveness

We strengthen the whole community

What does this look like in practice?

The asylum seeker not only learned English but was also integrated into somewhere they felt they belonged

The person who escaped slave trafficking learnt to play, have fun and make friends

The person with mental health challenges was listened to and a network of peer supporters grew around them

The volunteer with learning difficulties found purpose and fulfilment and was transformed with self–confidence and courage

The person looking for work was taught skills, given experience, but also found their creative dreams again

The addict was given a chance to make friends, feel valued and not judged

The abused person was given opportunities to help and be loved, having a chance to feel worth again

The family in need were given food and clothes and were released from the isolation of poverty with new long term friendships

The young parent of an autistic child was taught not only with new parenting ideas but was mentored by grandparents with experience

The elderly man attended a mixed aged class where he learned not only new ideas, but also helped him feel young again

The isolated parent with twins found people just like them, who understand and related to them

Alison Lloyd and Charlene Novak lead a team of volunteers to deliver a range of activities and opportunities to connect with others.

Why The Branch?

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