Yesterday, I shared an update on our plans to re-open the Chapel building for public worship. We are starting very cautiously and are determined to be meticulous in following the guidelines. There are also some things that the guidelines currently provide for but we have current held back from doing because we want to approach… Continue reading Return to the church building -some ideas for the future
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Church planting in a time of coronavirus -an idea
We have links with a church in the US who have live-streamed services for some time. Recently, they did some analysis of where people were tuning in from and found that they had people joining in from all around the world, including the UK. They then asked one of our elders if (with our permission),… Continue reading Church planting in a time of coronavirus -an idea
Why we are going back to the building
From the 4th of July, we will be allowed to re-open the Chapel for worship services and prayer. As things stand, it looks like we will be fairly constrained in what we do. Current guidelines suggest that singing will not be possible and we will have to observe strict social distancing. We will not be… Continue reading Why we are going back to the building
Re-opening Bearwood Chapel for public worship
We now have permission from the Government to re-open our building for public worship. So, we are really encouraged to be opening this Sunday, 5th July. I want to take the opportunity here to explain what we are doing. Ina follow up article I will explain why we are taking this approach. I also hope… Continue reading Re-opening Bearwood Chapel for public worship
Losing my salvation? When someone remains angry at God
I want to respond a little more to a question that was raised in one of our Facebook live chat sessions. We were talking about the question of whether it is possible to lose your salvation. We talked about the possibility of persisting in sin until the Holy Spirit gives up. I said that there… Continue reading Losing my salvation? When someone remains angry at God
Will God give up on me? Finding Eternal Security
This question raises perhaps one of the biggest fears that Christians struggle with. What if I were to fall away from my faith to such an extent that I never recover it and so lose my salvation? It is the very fear of this that robs many believers of assurance and with that of joy.… Continue reading Will God give up on me? Finding Eternal Security
Returning to church buildings – what does the Government guidance say?
From the 4th July, church buildings will be able to re-open for public worship. It is our intention at Bearwood Chapel to re-open in some format as soon as possible. We will also continue to use social media to provide online connections and services over the coming weeks and months. In two further articles this… Continue reading Returning to church buildings – what does the Government guidance say?
Lessons in lockdown 4: It is easier to get into something than to get out
The Sunday before we had to shut down the chapel started to kick in was reasonably normal at the Chapel. People had been advised to stay away if they had symptoms, so a few people were missing and additionally, some of our older members were already self-isolating. We were also requiring hand washing, had switched… Continue reading Lessons in lockdown 4: It is easier to get into something than to get out
Milk, meat and losing my salvation (Hebrews 5:11 -6:12)
Here is our latest Bible study from Hebrews. You can have a look at the questions below and then watch our afternoon tea discussion. For Starters What does the label “Come back kid” mean? How often in reality does that work out? A Look at the Bible What does the text say? Why is the… Continue reading Milk, meat and losing my salvation (Hebrews 5:11 -6:12)
Following to be part of something (Matthew 4:18-25)
She was beautiful, smiley and when I started to talk to her I was more attracted still as her winsome personality shone through too. I was smitten. I would willingly have gone anywhere with her. If that meant moving away to live, work and go to church some place else then I would happily have… Continue reading Following to be part of something (Matthew 4:18-25)
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