Monday 24th August 2020 Cloud and Fire Exodus 13: 17 – 22 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was nearer; for God thought, ‘If the people face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.’ So God led […]
Reopening of St. Andrews
Good news! We are planning to return for congregational worship on Sunday 6th September at 11.00 am. The worship will be led by Mrs Valerie Taylor as the Revd Dr Carla A Grosch-Miller is away. However, please be aware, it has to be very different. Here is a picture of a possible layout, which shows […]
Worship for 23rd August 2020
Sunday Worship from the United Reformed ChurchforSunday 23rd August 2020 The Rev’d Phil Nevard Introduction Welcome. My name is Rev’d Phil Nevard and today’s service comes to you from my (tidier) half of the study that I share with Lythan. In my heart I will be leading this worship with my lovely congregation at […]
23rd August 2020 – Ordinary Time (16)
‘Who do you say I am?’
Readings: Isaiah 51: 1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12: 1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 Opening Prayer from Psalm 138 Loving God we come to You in thanksgiving for the unfailing love and faithfulness you show us. When we call out to You, You are there. When we are tried and troubled, You, give us strength. You have not […]
URC Daily Devotion Saturday 22nd August 2020 From Ramases to Succoth
Saturday 22nd August 2020 From Ramases to Succoth Exodus 12: 33 – 42 The Egyptians urged the people to hasten their departure from the land, for they said, ‘We shall all be dead.’ So the people took their dough before it was leavened, with their kneading-bowls wrapped up in their cloaks on their shoulders. The […]
URC Daily Devotion Friday 21st August 2020 The Death of the First Born
Friday 21st August 2020 The Death of the First Born Exodus 12: 29-32 At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the prisoner who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of the livestock. […]
URC Daily Devotion Thursday 20th August 2020 Passover
Thursday 20th August 2020 Passover Exodus 12 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt: This month shall mark for you the beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year for you. Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth of this month they are […]
URC Daily Devotion Wednesday 19th August 2020 Pharaoh Warned Again
Wednesday 19th August 2020 Pharaoh Warned Again Exodus 11 The Lord said to Moses, ‘I will bring one more plague upon Pharaoh and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go from here; indeed, when he lets you go, he will drive you away. Tell the people that every man is to ask his neighbour and […]
URC Daily Devotion Tuesday 18th August 2020 The Plague of Darkness
Tuesday 18th August 2020 The Plague of Darkness Exodus 10: 21 – 29 Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand towards heaven so that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, a darkness that can be felt.’ So Moses stretched out his hand towards heaven, and there was dense darkness […]
URC Daily Devotion Monday 17th August 2020 The Plague of Locusts
Monday 17th August 2020 The Plague of Locusts Exodus 10: 1-20 Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh; for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his officials, in order that I may show these signs of mine among them, and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how I have […]