Month: January 2019

When the “Wine Ran Out:” Symbolic beyond Cana and Time.

When the “Wine Ran Out:” Symbolic beyond Cana and Time.

Posted by | Jan 21, 2019 | , , , , |

“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18) The first miracle of Jesus Christ at a wedding in a town called, Cana of Galilee speaks beyond the surface event of a social disaster, running out of wine at a party or breach of hospitality to guest. Jesus’ miracles are meant to reveal to us the glory of God, and to point us to who Jesus truly is. The first miracle of Jesus informs us that human source of joy, power, strength are limited because ‘the wine can run out.’ Jesus’...

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‘MOTHER WESLEY’ @ 350: The Faith, Marriage, and Parenting Legacy that changed the World

‘MOTHER WESLEY’ @ 350: The Faith, Marriage, and Parenting Legacy that changed the World

Posted by | Jan 20, 2019 | , , |

The part played by Mary in the Gospel reading for today on John’s account of the Wedding of Cana helps us to reflect upon the esteem in which we should hold mothers today. The 350 anniversary of the birth of ‘Mother Wesley’ – Susanna Wesley is very prophetic and timely in an age when ‘Christian families are struggling in a culture hostile to Christian values, and increasingly find themselves searching for answers and strategies to be more effective.’ The marriage and parenting legacy of Susanna Wesley that changed the world provides ‘empowering insight for: surviving the culture wars as...

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BAPTISM: MOVEMENT TOWARDS THE NEW WORLD

BAPTISM: MOVEMENT TOWARDS THE NEW WORLD

Posted by | Jan 19, 2019 | , , , |

Now it happened, when all the people were baptised, Jesus also had been baptised, and was praying. The sky was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form as a dove on him; and a voice came out of the sky, saying “You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased – Luke 3:21-22 The chaos, turmoils and divisions emanating from the human mechanism and democratic system of seeking a better world or in making great nations provides good missional and witnessing opportunities to pray and reflect on ‘something decisive about Christianity.’ In following after Jesus’...

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PRAYER BEYOND BREXIT EMBATTLED DEBATE.

PRAYER BEYOND BREXIT EMBATTLED DEBATE.

Posted by | Jan 15, 2019 | , , |

“It’s back to the Bible—or back to the Jungle” – Evangelist Luis Palau God is not an author of confusion hence, in the midst and time of our national gravity, we should not be distracted by rowdy hype or ‘by embattled debate or media frenzy.’ As we prayerfully prepare for the Brexit vote today, a decision time for our nation at the Parliament, Westminster, The Methodist Covenant Service is scheduled hold today in The Chapel of St Mary Undercroft in Parliament, Westminster. I believe, this is very prophetic and God ordained. At the crossroads of decision or critical time...

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 LEADERSHIP RETREAT: IDENTIFYING OUR ROLES – OUR BEING AND DOING

 LEADERSHIP RETREAT: IDENTIFYING OUR ROLES – OUR BEING AND DOING

Posted by | Jan 13, 2019 | , , |

Introduction: If you were asked to identify critical roles within the Circuit/Local church, which would top your list? For example in the airline industry, l believe, many might say the pilot because they are highly skilled and must safely operate the aircraft. The question is what about the flight attendants, bag handlers and ticket agents? This introduction is primarily intended for the profit-oriented business organisation in a world of business, yet it speaks volumes to leaders in the Circuit/Church today bearing in mind that the world is our parish. Indeed, the Church as the redemptive agent is called to...

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