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- African Christianity is growing fast. Half the growth in the global church each year takes place across the African continent! The global Church grows annually by 29 million Christians (or Christian adherents), and 14 millions of these are across the continent of Africa. The Anglicans make up 10% of Africa’s Christians. Twelve of their 39 Provinces...African growth – and African problems
- By Scot McKnight, Monarch, £9.99 The Bible tells us that angels are sent from God, and thus at work in this world. From the Garden of Eden to the book of Revelation, Scripture includes references to them. This book explores what the Bible says about these majestic beings. They express God’s love, confirm His presence,...The Hum of Angels – Listening for the Messengers of God Around Us
- Security September Prayer A simple Sunday morning prayer NOAH Back to School Don’t let Love Fade As you did it to the least of these…. My daily labour to pursue ** Security (Jn1:4,5 Heb13:5) God knows the end from the beginning, He knows His purposes are good. When darkness hides the path and signposts, He...Prayers & Poems (all) for September 2018
- We all know about the American preference for bigger cars and houses. But Americans even like their churches to be bigger. More than half of American churchgoers attend one of the 1,600 megachurches (each with at least 2,000 in attendance). The five largest American churches are beyond imagining in a UK context: Lakewood Church, Houston,...Bigger in America
- (Jn1:4,5 Heb13:5) God knows the end from the beginning, He knows His purposes are good. When darkness hides the path and signposts, He keeps our feet on the safe road. His light shines in Jesus, true forever, Darkness a trick of troubled minds, God is real and travels with us Guards our steps before, behind....Security
- Bishop’s Bill calls on MP to add mothers to marriage certificates Archbishop of Canterbury calls for action on climate change Church of England funds ambitious growth programme National Investing Bodies’ approach to climate change affirmed by General Synod C of E may back away from fossil fuel investments Strengthening the governance of England’s cathedrals Attack...News (all stories) for September 2018
- Dear Father, September again! How quickly the months roll by. How quickly our lives move forward. Help us this September to welcome the new starts in our every-day lives – the new school year, the new clubs and activities for all ages that start up again this month. There are so many opportunities, so much...September Prayer
- Lord, our very being here today is a prayer. By being here we say ‘We love you, Lord’ and appreciate all you have done in saving us from our sins. By being here we say ‘Thank you, Lord’ because we are aware of all the daily blessings you shower on our lives. By being here...A simple Sunday morning prayer
- The House of Lords has passed a bill from the Bishop of St Albans to end the historic inequality of excluding mothers’ names from marriage certificates. The Registration of Marriage Bill, which would also introduce electronic marriage registers, now moves to the House of Commons to be considered by MPs. It is the first time...Bishop’s Bill calls on MPs to add mothers to marriage certificates
- When the waters rose, and the earth was covered With nothing to see but a floating ark, Only Noah, his wife and children were saved A dreadful day when man’s future was dark. Man’s sin was such it rose to the heavens And once again he fell from God’s grace, And the Creator regretted making...Noah
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Justin Welby, called for bold global leadership regarding climate change when he addressed delegates at the recent Transition Pathway Initiative – Asset Owners State of Transition Climate Summit in London. The summit, attended by representatives of some of the world’s largest asset owners, reviewed the...Archbishop of Canterbury calls for action on climate change
- Editor: As the saints don’t go away, we have added to them rather than start afresh. The items with an asterisk appear on this site for the first time… 1st Sept Drithelm – vision of the after-life 1st Sept St Giles of Provence – helping those damaged by life 2nd Sept The New Guinea Martyrs...High Days and Holy Days for September (all articles)