St Mary’s youth group
Who is Jesus? Can someone who lived 2,000 years ago really make a difference to life here and now? Come and find out, meet people who have discovered that difference for themselves; ask questions, find answers. No pressure, just a pleasant, informal time together. Every journey starts with a single step - this could be yours!
You'll find someone about any time between 6.30 and 8pm.
Drop in if you can!
So what are we up to?
We meet on Sunday evenings at 6.30pm at the church for some music, dance or drama. There is a resident piano, but if you play something more portable, bring it along and join in! You are also welcome to just sit and listen or watch if you prefer. This is followed by a discussion about issues facing the world and young people today and a look at what the Bible has to say about life in the 21st century.
Coming up
Sunday, 18th July – Ignite at Burgess Hill, 4-7pm. With human table football, inflatables, assault course, and a barbecue this sounds like a lot of fun.
Plan Be?
Are you familiar with 'The Beattitudes'? Read Matthew chapter 5, verses 3 to 12. They present a great challenge to the way we live. For encouragement, have a look at wecan.be where I found this interpretation of these famous sayings of Jesus:
Blessed are the
poor - or poor in spirit – who do not trust in status or riches
Blessed are those who
mourn – who grieve over the injustice in the world
Blessed are the meek –
who get angry but who never get aggressive
Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness - who seek justice
Blessed are the merciful
– who are compassionate to everyone in need
Blessed are the pure in
heart – who are whole-hearted in desire to do right
Blessed are the
peacemakers – who work for peace in a world at war
Blessed are those
persecuted for righteousness - who suffer for just causes
and consider these
pledges:
I will identify with the
poor ‘in spirit’.
I will grieve over
injustice in the world.
I will get angry, but
never get aggressive.
I will seek to do
justice, even to my enemies.
I will extend compassion
to all those in need.
I will act with
integrity, not for the publicity.
I will work for peace in
the midst of violence.
I will suffer myself,
rather than inflict suffering.
Prayer themes from TearFund
Here are some Tear Fund prayer themes together with some inspirational and easy-to-use ideas/reminders, click here.
Want to read a bit of the Bible but don't have one handy?
Try this online New International Version. (Opens in a new window, scroll to foot of page for list of Bible books and chapters. Loads of other versions available on same site.)
Bible not making sense? Can't see the relevance to your everyday life?
Ask us about Bible reading notes. Or try
these.
Got questions?
If you have a question about life, church, faith, etc here's a
couple of ideas: you can email questions or comments to me (Tim) at the
address below - I'm the only person who has the password to be able to
read these and everything will be treated in the strictest confidence
(unless it's illegal). Or go to the
blog and follow the instructions at the top of the page. You
can post a comment anonymously. Even I won't know who you are.
If you have further questions about our meetings, or if you would like
someone to pray for you, please email
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