Weekly Invite – 22 December
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. –John 1:1-5 This Sunday at a glance: -A Christmas Carol & Family Worship Service -Fourth Sunday in Advent -Family Worship Service - 16:00
The Gift of Kindness
If you’ve spent even a little time watching the disheartening news on television or looking over the headlines of your magazine—or even found yourself waiting in a long line of Christmas shoppers, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Why is it so difficult for someone to be kind?” Or worse, “I wish I had been kinder.” Jesus was born into a “troubled and turbulent world”—not a kind world. Long before his birth, the prophet Isaiah said, “The people that walked in darkness have
God’s Love: The Best Christmas Gift
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! God is love. We hear this all the time whenever his name is mentioned. We are told in Scripture that his character is the very essence of love. Yet we make the mistake of defining his love in terms of what we habitually think it is, rather than first coming to an understanding what his love actually
Washed Clean
Alastair Hayward, Guest Author A few years ago, on the London Underground there was a sign that asked, ‘If History could be folded, where would you put the crease?’ I think that what the sign was getting at is where is the pivotal or most important point in History for us. That betrays what is most important to us. Is it an Economic view? In which case, you might put the crease during the industrial revolution during the 18th Century. Or,
A Super Christmas — Pageant
Calling a special Superheroes Meeting for Sunday, 15 December! We hope all your kids are eager to take part in this year's pageant entitled A Super Christmas! It's about a group of well-known super heroes
Feelings of Inadequacy
What do you believe about your self worth? Do you sometimes feel you have nothing to contribute? The only way to combat this false thinking is with the truth: We are designed by a brilliant creator God, who put us here by strong purpose for a strong purpose. When we finally leave the earth, whether early or late, we do so by divine appointment. There’s more. We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26, 27), that is, we bear the
Weekly Invite – 15 September 2019
Welcome to Starnberg Fellowship! This Sunday, Pastor John will be preaching on "Influencing the World through Our Faith." Scripture verses Ephesians 2:6-10; James 2:14-18. Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration - This Sunday, 15 September, following worship. What is a Pre-Oktoberfest Celebration? A time to celebrate being in Bavaria, when people from all over and from every walk of life come to take part in one of the biggest festivals in the world. So bring an “Oktoberfest” treat to share with 8-10 people. And wear your Oktoberfest clothes! Please contact Tanya
Living as the Body of Christ
I was talking to a strong believer who had stopped going to church and I asked him what it was that had changed for him. He thought about it for a while and came up with the things we usually hear: the infighting, the pettiness, the church games, etc., besides, he could worship God anywhere and he didn’t really see the purpose for the church. I love the body of Christ and consider it a privilege and joy to be a
Jesus Brings Freedom
Freedom is at the heart of Jesus' ministry. This means that his mission is to bring liberty, liberation from all forms of bondage. In Luke, Chapter Four, he lists the job description the Holy Spirit anoints him to fulfill: To Preach good news to the poor To set free the prisoners The recovery of sight to the blind Release of the oppressed To declare the year of the Lord’s favor. -Luke 4:18-19 The heart of the human problem is bondage—bondage to things beyond our control: First of
Know Your Oktoberfest? Quiz
Test your knowledge without using Google! 1. Where does the world-famous Oktoberfest take place? ◦ Frankfurt ◦ Munich ◦ Berlin ◦ Amsterdam 2. In what year did the first Oktoberfest take place? ◦ 1789 ◦ 1810 ◦ 1890 ◦ 1945 3. What did the first Oktoberfest celebrate? ◦ Bavarian independence from the German Empire ◦ the marriage of Bavarian Prince Ludwig I and Princess Therese ◦ the end of the work of harvesting ◦ the defeat of Napoleon and the end of the French occupation of Germany 4. What was the main attraction at the first
