‘I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,’ says the L0RD Almighty. (Malachi 3:1, NIV)

With two-and-a-half weeks to go, are you ready for Christmas yet? What would it look like to be ready? Is there something more than just a tree, baubles, and some wrapping paper? Why not come and find out more about what it means to be getting ready for Christmas.

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to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace. (Luke 1:79, NIV)

This Sunday is the first day of Advent, and the countdown, or countup, to Christmas can properly start. What is it we're really really getting ready for?

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I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. (Titus 3:8, NIV)

We're continuing our look through the book of Titus on Sunday morning. This week, we're joined by Jonathan Wolstenholme who will help us with Titus 3:1-15. Why not come along and see what can learn from the apostle Paul, as he writes to Titus.

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These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. (Titus 2:15, NIV)

We're continuing our look through the book of Titus on Sunday morning. This week, we're joined by Adam Grimes who will help us with Titus 2:1-15. Why not come along and see what can learn from the apostle Paul, as he writes to Titus.

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Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. (John 15:13, NIV)

On Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who have given their life and health to serve others. These words of Jesus tell us that doing that is an act great love. He is also talking about himself: he gave his own life to save us. You would be very welcome at our services this Sunday: 10:50am in St Thomas, Northaw, or at 8:30am in St Thomas, Northaw, as we look at what great love for others looks like.

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