Christian life is hard. It often seems as though we expect life to be a smooth highway without bumps or curves. However, the truth is that life is filled with loss, failure, illness, difficult decisions, and heartache. At times, our life on earth can become so hard that even putting one foot in front of…
We use the word bless or blessed all the time. Blessed is a wonderful word. We say “bless you” when someone sneezes, wishing them healing and health. On other occasions, we say “bless you” when ending a conversation or gathering. People generally understand blessedness as wishing for good fortune or receiving exceptional comfort. The question…
Jesus calls Peter and his fellow fishermen to cast their nets into the deep water. This call comes after a night of unsuccessful fishing. The night had been terrible; despite their hard work, they caught nothing. As they were finishing their fruitless and tiring labor, preparing to go home, Jesus instructed them to cast their…
The Alpha course ended with a wonderful potluck dinner on 14 December. After a series of 12 intense weekly meetings, 4 of those face-to-face, all the course participants could look back on a faith journey they started or consolidated, and look forward to continuing that journey in 2025. The Start The course participants met everyone…
I wish you all a Happy New Year 2025! May the dear Lord richly bless you and make us all prosperous in everything we do! The Bible verse for this year is from Ephesians 4:2-3: Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity…
The warmth of the holiday season filled the church as we gathered for our much-anticipated Nine Lessons and Carols service. This beloved tradition, rich in meaning and beauty, brought together families, friends, and neighbours for an evening of scripture, song, and fellowship. Nine Carols and Nine Readings The service unfolded with nine carefully selected scripture…
This year’s Trinity Christmas Market was a joyous celebration of community spirit, creativity, and festive cheer! The church came alive with colourful tables, delicious aromas, and the buzz of excitement as church started to set up after the Sunday service. From food sales to handmade crafts, the market was a beautiful showcase of talent and…
This year’s Elderly Christmas Dinner at our church was a success, filled with warmth, laughter, and a true sense of community. Organized and hosted by the Lighthouse Small Group, the event brought together members of the church to celebrate the joy of the season and honor the elderly in our congregation. A Feast to Remember…
Advent, derived from the Latin word “Adventus,” meaning “arrival,” marks the anticipation of Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus over 2000 years ago. There are four Sundays in the Advent season and we reflect on four important themes: hope, peace, joy, and love. The first Sunday of Advent encourages us to “stay awake,” focusing on…
This year, we’re thrilled to celebrate another successful collection of shoe boxes packed with love and care, ready to brighten the lives of children in need this Christmas. Our KidzChurch children truly embraced the spirit of giving, thoughtfully selecting interesting and useful items to fill their shoe boxes. Not only did they carefully pack each…