The Prophets: Balaam
We are in the book of Numbers. The title relates to the family trees mentioned in chapters 1 and 26. Huge numbers of Israelites wander in the desert, hopefully anticipating…
The Prophets: The False Prophet
Jeremiah was a prophet. He challenges the people of Judah (southern Israel) during a time of religious indifference, social injustice and war. His two books were penned by his faithful…
Friend ’til the End: Jesus’ Prediction
This assembly is part of the Easter story. It’s a moment recorded in the book of Matthew when Jesus shares with his disciples his true identity as the Messiah and…
Friend ’til the End: Jesus Is King
This assembly is part of the Easter story. It’s a moment recorded in all four gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19) when Jesus makes a triumphal…
Families: Jacob & Esau
This assembly tells the story of Jacob and Esau who were twins. Esau was the heir as the oldest son and was going to inherit the most of his father’s…
Divine Humility: Divine Humility
Today’s story focuses on a letter from Paul, whose conversion story in itself is a huge lesson in humility! Here he writes to the church at Philippi, clearly explaining how…
Miracles of Jesus: The Bleeding Woman
This assembly tells the New Testament story of the woman, who after years of bleeding - a serious condition at the time which excluded her from society - was healed by…
Miracles of Jesus: Jesus Calms the Storm
The primary value in this assembly is trust. Today’s story is found in the New Testament. The disciples had witnessed a day of incredible miracles but that trust quickly turned…
All Saints (Halloween): St John
This assembly celebrates St John (John the Baptist). It focuses on how he prepared the way for Jesus by baptising Christians. This meant their mistakes were washed away and they…
Pentecost: Feelings Matter
This assembly tells the story of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ disciples. The disciples had seen Jesus ascend to heaven and waited for his Spirit. They had…
Friends of Jesus: Mary and Martha
The story today is found in the New Testament. Jesus’ ministry is underway and he is travelling with the disciples, teaching and telling stories of God’s kingdom. In Luke’s gospel…
Miracles of Jesus: The Wedding at Cana
The story today is found in the New Testament. The story of the wedding in Cana, found in John chapter 2, is Jesus’ first miracle - where he turns water…
