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Time To Get Off The Sidelines

Joey spoke to us about what it feels like to be on the sidelines in our spiritual journey — watching the “game” but not feeling part of it. She reminded us that many people in Scripture began their stories on the margins, yet God drew them in and transformed their lives in remarkable ways. She highlighted examples such as Elijah, Zacchaeus, Peter, other disciples, and Jonah — people who started in places of doubt, distance, or obscurity, but were brought into God’s purposes with power and grace. Joey encouraged us to see that God does the same today: No matter where we feel we’re standing, God invites us into the centre of His story.

Joyful Unity

Matt shared how God has been leading him to speak on Joyful Unity — a unity that is not only felt, but seen, experienced, and transformative. He described the characteristics of Joyful Unity as: Shared faith and purpose Spiritual fulfilment Community and support Transformative power Matt closed with a powerful and challenging reminder: Where joyful unity is present, the world sees Jesus. Where joyful unity grows, the Church becomes radiant. Where joyful unity thrives, the Gospel is made visible.

The Joy of the Lord is my Strength

Joey spoke from Nehemiah 8:1–12, reminding us of the true meaning of joy. We often confuse joy with happiness, but joy is something far deeper — an intense, steady contentment that isn’t shaken by circumstance. With joy mentioned around 400 times in Scripture, it’s clear that God considers it vital for our lives. Joey encouraged us to see that our strength is measured by our joy, and that real joy is rooted not in ourselves, but in God’s joy. Our joy rests on God’s joy God delights in us The joy of the Lord is the strength we need

Hope Raisers Update 12th July 2026

Steve Jefroy shares an encouraging update on all that’s happening at Hope Raisers and highlights the many ways we can get involved.

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Religion

Imogen concluded our series “Smash the Idol, Build an Altar”, focusing this week on the subtle idol of religion. Drawing from Mark 2:23–28, she showed us that religion can appear, on the surface, to be about Sabbath observance. At a deeper level, it’s about recognising Jesus’ authority. But ultimately, Imogen reminded us that true faith is about wholehearted devotion to God — not devotion to religion.

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Approval

Diane continued our series “Smash the Idol, Build an Altar”, focusing this week on the idol of approval. She reminded us that every one of us is created with deep emotional needs — security, self‑worth, and significance — and that we naturally seek human approval, no matter our stage or status in life. Diane gently invited us to shift our focus and find: our security in God’s love our worth in God’s grace our significance in God’s calling

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Self

Joey continues our series Smash the Idol Build an Altar speaking about the challenge of 'Self'. She speaks from Genesis 11 verses 1 to 9. The tower of Babel. We live in a world of it's all about me, getting human praise and building something for ourselves - live in comfort and entitlement. Joey explains that when we are at our most uncomfortable we call on God and listen to His voice.

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Money

Sam continued our series “Smash the Idol, Build an Altar”, focusing this week on the idol of money. He reminded us that the real issue isn’t our money — it’s our worship. Money itself isn’t bad; it’s the love of money that takes God’s place in our hearts. Sam explored the story of the rich man in Mark 10:17–27, showing how Jesus calls us to wholehearted devotion: to love God fully and to love our neighbours well. We were challenged to reflect honestly: What do we worship — God or money? Choosing God gives us true value, power, identity, and status. Jesus invites us to surrender, not by focusing on the amount we give, but by offering Him our whole heart.

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Control

Steve speaks from Matthew 6. Worry is what happens when control becomes my idol. Steve guides us through verses 25 to 34, asking us why do we worry, look at the birds v26, look at the flowers v28-30. Worry is the illusion of control but it can not give you peace. We can trust the Father with our tomorrow, God gives us the grace for today.

Smash the Idol Build an Altar - Introduction

Imogen opened our new series on Smashing Idols and Build an Altar, explaining that each week we will identify the personal idols in our lives, tear them down, and reveal & return to God. She reminded us that everything is at stake if we don’t fully consecrate our lives to God and make Him our Number One. Reading from 2 Kings 22, Imogen highlighted how King Josiah chose God even when his forefathers hadn’t. He destroyed every idol in the land and ultimately led the people back to wholehearted devotion. We were left with a challenging question to reflect on: If God asked me to lay everything down, could I?

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