Inch and Luce Valley Churches

This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Forgiveness. Our reading is from Matthew 18:21 - 35 and the modern hymn is "Oh How Good It Is". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Grace. Our reading is from Ephesians 2:1 - 10 and the hymn is "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound". Thank you for listening to these Reflections. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Peace. Our reading is from Philippians 4:4 - 14 and the worship song is "Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Love. Our reading is from 1 John 4:7 - 12 and the hymn is "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue our series on 'Waiting', that we had during Advent, by thinking about the theme of "Waiting for Jesus' Return". Our reading is from Matthew 25:1 - 13 and our hymn is "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week, as we continue our journey through Advent, we continue our series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting in Prayer". Our reading is from Luke 1:8 - 13, 18 - 20 and our carol is "O Little Town of Bethlehem". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week, as we begin Advent, we start a series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting with Certainty". Our reading is from Proverbs 3:1 - 8 and our hymn is "Tell Out My Soul". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week, as we begin Advent, we start a series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting and Watching". Our reading is from Psalm 130 the hymn is the Advent carol, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

In this week's Reflections we are looking at some of the Psalms of David using readings, prayers and hymns. The hymns are "O God, you search me, and you know me", "The earth is yours, O God" and "The Lord's My Shepherd". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This is an Act of Remembrance including a two minute silence and the hymn "O Love that wilt not let me go". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Samuel as we remember the importance of listening to God. Our reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1 - 10 and the worship song is "Speak, Lord, In The Stillness" by Chris Bowater and Emily May Crawford. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the fifth mark, which can be summarised as "Treasure". The reading is from Colossians 1:15 - 20 and we are thinking about the importance of caring for our world, which was created through Jesus. The hymn is "All things bright and beautiful". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the fourth mark, which can be summarised as "Transform". The reading is from Luke 4:14 - 21 and we are thinking about the importance of working to change or challenge injustice, violence and conflicts. The hymn is "Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the third mark, which can be summarised as "Tend". The reading is from Matthew 25:31 - 45 and we are thinking about the importance of responding to human need by loving service. The worship song is "Beauty for Brokenness" by Graham Kendrick. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the second mark, which can be summarised as "Teach". The reading is from Luke 5:1 - 11 and we are thinking about the importance of following Jesus, learning from him, as well as nurturing and encouraging the faith of those around us. The worship song is based on Psalm 23 - "The Lord's My Shepherd" by Stuart Townend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we continue to remember the life and faith of Queen Elizabeth II, and her service of others. She did so as she followed Jesus, her Lord and Saviour, who calls us to serve one another. Our reading for this week is Philippians 2:1 - 11 and the worship song this week is, "The Servant King". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we reflect on Psalm 145 as we remember the sudden and unexpected death of Queen Elizabeth II, and her personal and sincere faith in Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Our hymn this week is one of the Queen's favourite hymns, "Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are beginning a five week series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the first mark, which can be summarised as "Tell". The reading is from Romans 10:13 - 18 and it helps us to think about the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus and his love for us with people through our words and actions. The worship song follows on from our reflection, as it begins with the words, "How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good news." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are reflecting on "Self-Control" as we think about God's power and strength in us. This is the conclusion of our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Ephesians 3:14 - 21 and the hymn is "All to Jesus I Surrender". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Faithfulness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 36:5 - 10 and the worship song is "Great is Thy Faithfulness". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Gentleness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Ephesians 4:1 - 6 and the worship song is "Speak, O Lord, as we come to you". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Goodness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 145:1 - 9 and the worship song is "God is so good". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Kindness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Matthew 25:31 - 40 and the hymn is "Will you come and follow me, if I but call your name?". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Patience' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 130 and the hymn is "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Peace' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Philippians 4:4 - 9 and the hymn is "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Joy' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 126 and the worship song "My Jesus, My Saviour". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about 'Love' as we begin a series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 13 and the hymn is "Here is Love, Vast as the Ocean". Thank you for watching these Reflections. If you have any comments or questions regarding these Reflections, or you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email me [ ogston@macfish.com ]. Published Sunday 26th June 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Hannah as we remember that we can always pray to God and place everything in His hands because He cares for us. Our reading is from 1 Samuel 1:9 - 20 and the hymn is "Father, I place into your hands". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Samson as we remember that we can always depend on God to give us strength. Our reading is from Judges 15:10 - 20 and the worship song is "Faithful One, So Unchanging" by Brian Doerksen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are celebrating Pentecost, and the coming of the Holy Spirit, as well as the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Our reading is from Acts 2:1 - 4, 17 & 18 and our hymn is "Come Down, O Love Divine". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

In our Reflections for this week we are thinking about Gideon as we remember that God uses all that we offer to Him, even if all that we can offer seems small to us. Our reading is from Judges 7:1 - 8 and the worship song is "I Will Offer Up My Life" by Matt Redman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Ruth, as we remember that God holds our future in His hands. Our reading is from Ruth 1:6 - 18, which has been read by Alison Lewicka. We conclude with the modern hymn, "The Lord's My Shepherd" by Stuart Townend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Caleb as we reflect on following God wholeheartedly. Our reading is from Numbers 13:1-2, 25-33 and the hymn is "All to Jesus I surrender". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week in Reflections we are thinking about Rahab and God's amazing grace. Our reading is from Joshua 2:1 - 24 and the hymn is "Before The Throne of God Above". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Joshua and God's encouragement to be strong and courageous. Our reading is from Joshua 1:1 - 9 and the worship song is "In Heavenly Armour (The Battle Belongs to the Lord)". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Moses and how God helps us to do what we are called to do. We also remember his grace and mercy when we make mistakes. Our reading is from Psalm 105: 23 - 27, 37 - 45 and the hymn is "Take my life and let it be". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

Our Reflections for Easter Sunday focus on Jesus who suffers with us and through whom we gain real hope. Our reading is from Matthew 28: 1 - 10, and the hymn is "Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week, for our Palm Sunday Reflections, we are thinking about Jesus being our King. Our reading is from Matthew 21: 1- 11, and the hymn is "Crown Him With Many Crowns". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week Ann Fleming leads our Reflections. Ann begins by reading Genesis 1:1, 26 -31 and Luke 7:11 - 15, before reflecting on our deep faith in God. The modern hymn that we sing is "Creation Sings the Father's Song" by Stuart Townend and Keith & Kirstyn Getty. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week in our Reflections we are thinking about Nicodemus and about the importance of taking time to get to know Jesus more. Our reading is from John 3:1 - 21, and the hymn is "To God be the glory, great things He hath done". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU63oijWyTU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Martha and Mary, and about the importance of taking time to rest and listen to Jesus. Our reading is from Luke 10: 38 - 42, and the worship song is "To Be In Your Presence" by Noel Richards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Andrew, and thinking about the importance of introducing people to the good news of Jesus. Our reading is from John 1: 35 - 42, and the worship song is "All I Once Held Dear (Knowing You, Jesus)" by Graham Kendrick. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Peter, as we consider walking by faith and trusting God. Our reading is from Acts 3:1 - 10, and the worship song is "By Faith" by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend. We begin with prayers for the ongoing situation in the Ukraine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Joseph, as we consider the dreams and visions that God gives us and our commitment to see these become a reality as we serve Him. Our reading is from Genesis 41:14 - 32, and the hymn is "Be Thou my Vision". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Jacob, and that God's presence is always with us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 28:10 - 22, and the hymn is "Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week Ian Osborn and Alison Lewicka lead our Reflections. Ian reflects on the gifts given to the young Jesus from the Wise Men, and Alison reflects on Jesus in the painting "Christ in the House of His Parents ('The Carpenter's Shop') by St John Everett Millais (https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/millais-christ-in-the-house-of-his-parents-the-carpenters-shop-n03584) . The hymn for these Reflections is "All my hope on God is founded". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Sarah, and the theme of believing God's promises to us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 18:1 - 15, which has been read by Ann Fleming, and the worship song is "Speak, O Lord, as we come to you". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Abraham, and the theme of Patience, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 17:1 - 8, which has been read by Alison Lewicka, and the worship song is "Waiting Here For You". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Noah as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 7:1 - 10, which has been read by Dave Burl, and the hymn is "Trust and Obey". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we are thinking about Adam and Eve as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our readings are from Genesis 1; 26-28 and Genesis 2:7, 15 - 23 and the hymn is "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message

This week we begin a new series which will reflect on the lives of some of the people from the Bible, people who are just like us. Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:26 to 31 and the hymn is "I will sing the wondrous story". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-ogston/message