On the 12th December we welcomed William Horsbrugh of Pickering who encouraged us to be bold in our sharing of the Gospel.
On the 19th December our Carol service was led by Bruce Clark of Burniston and we were encouraged by the presence of several teenage girls who have been contacted through the 11+ group.
On 26th December Peter Jones led us in a consideration of verses from Luke chapter 2.
Immediately after leading our meeting of the 5th December our Brother Graham Elliot contracted shingles and we ask for your prayers for his complete recovery.
Thank the Lord for journeying mercies during this time when road conditions are adverse.
Please continue to pray for us and for the Lord's work in this part of Scarborough
Monday 27 December 2010
Sunday 5 December 2010
Gospel Meetings
On 28th November Jonathan Gibson of Harrogate led our meeting and gave us ministry from Luke chapter 8. There we find several examples of what God can do to transform lives and several examples of the responses of people to the Word of God.
Tonight [5th December] Graham Elliot of our own assembly led our meeting ministering to us from the early chapters of the first Book of Samuel and encouraging us to seek the Will of God in all areas of our lives especially those that are difficult or problematic and to commit ourselves to fully trust in Him to work things out for us, knowing that he always seeks our highest good.
Next Sunday afternoon d.v. we shall be conducting a Carol Service for the residents of Elsinor Residential Home. During the next two weeks we will be meeting local residents as we distribute calendars and tracts. Your prayers for these activities would be welcome.
Tonight [5th December] Graham Elliot of our own assembly led our meeting ministering to us from the early chapters of the first Book of Samuel and encouraging us to seek the Will of God in all areas of our lives especially those that are difficult or problematic and to commit ourselves to fully trust in Him to work things out for us, knowing that he always seeks our highest good.
Next Sunday afternoon d.v. we shall be conducting a Carol Service for the residents of Elsinor Residential Home. During the next two weeks we will be meeting local residents as we distribute calendars and tracts. Your prayers for these activities would be welcome.
Saturday 27 November 2010
Gospel Meetings
On 14th November Jim Dryden, who was with us for a period of ten weeks while working locally stood in for an absent speaker. He reminded us of the objective truth of the Gospel referring to the second chapter of Ephesians and also pointed out some of the theological errors of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
On 21st November Rob Mitchell of the Leeds City Mission [LCM]led our Gospel Meeting and gave a full report on the activities of LCM. These include visiting persons detained in police custody over the weekend, street witness, the bookstall in the market, discipling, prayer meetings and speaking engagements.
Romans 1 16-17. He then spoke on the Power of the Gospel to bring us to righteousness through reconciliation with God, to act as his witnesses and to transform our relationships with people. Rob will shortly be leaving LCM and we wish him well and pray that the Lord will clearly reveal His purpose for him and his wife.
On 21st November Rob Mitchell of the Leeds City Mission [LCM]led our Gospel Meeting and gave a full report on the activities of LCM. These include visiting persons detained in police custody over the weekend, street witness, the bookstall in the market, discipling, prayer meetings and speaking engagements.
Romans 1 16-17. He then spoke on the Power of the Gospel to bring us to righteousness through reconciliation with God, to act as his witnesses and to transform our relationships with people. Rob will shortly be leaving LCM and we wish him well and pray that the Lord will clearly reveal His purpose for him and his wife.
Monday 8 November 2010
Gospel Meetings
On Sunday 31st October Graham Stanley of Leeds led our meeting and presented the Gospel using Psalm 102 as a text.
On Sunday 7th November Fergus Yuille of Whitby presented the Gospel using John 4 43-54 as a text. He explained that the recorded "signs" in John's Gospel are intended to show that what the Lord can do to meet the immediate needs of people he can also do at a deeper level Our Saviour is the One we can turn to when we have apparently insoluble problems.
Fergus also gave us an encouraging report on the activities of the United Beach Missions.
On Sunday 7th November Fergus Yuille of Whitby presented the Gospel using John 4 43-54 as a text. He explained that the recorded "signs" in John's Gospel are intended to show that what the Lord can do to meet the immediate needs of people he can also do at a deeper level Our Saviour is the One we can turn to when we have apparently insoluble problems.
Fergus also gave us an encouraging report on the activities of the United Beach Missions.
Sunday 24 October 2010
Gospel Meeting
This evening the meeting was led by Mark Reynolds of SASRA, who has for the last twelve years been stationed at Catterick. All new recruits to the Army pass through this barracks which means that by now a substantial proportion of serving soldiers have come under the sound of the Gospel and many have been led to faith in Jesus Christ.
His approach this evening was anecdotal but there were also many Scriptural references:Psalm 66 10 -11, 1 Peter1 1-9, Malachi 3 3, 2 Corinthians 3 18, Job 23 10, Psalm 34 8, Rev 21 8-9 and John 10. Food for the soul!
His approach this evening was anecdotal but there were also many Scriptural references:Psalm 66 10 -11, 1 Peter1 1-9, Malachi 3 3, 2 Corinthians 3 18, Job 23 10, Psalm 34 8, Rev 21 8-9 and John 10. Food for the soul!
Thursday 21 October 2010
Gospel Hall News
Peter and Audrey Jones continue to make good recovery from their hip repair operations but are suffering with colds. We pray that the Lord will strengthen and encourage them. We also pray similarly for Terry and Iris Benstead. We pray for those who will be attending the Yorkshire Bible Study Week in Whitby next week and especially for those who have the responsibility of organising it, Philip Kaye and Jonathan Gibson.
I was pleased to join with saints at Loampit Gospel Hall, London around the Lord's Table during a weekend away and delighted to share fellowship with senior members of staff from the Midland Bible Institute, Jamaica.
I thank the Lord for journeying mercies and for His protection and care.
On 3rd October the speaker at the Gospel Meeting was Brian Dunning of York, on the 10th October Keith Clayton and on 17th October Stuart Gordon. The speaker this coming Lord's Day will be Mark Reynolds of SASRA (d.v.)
I was pleased to join with saints at Loampit Gospel Hall, London around the Lord's Table during a weekend away and delighted to share fellowship with senior members of staff from the Midland Bible Institute, Jamaica.
I thank the Lord for journeying mercies and for His protection and care.
On 3rd October the speaker at the Gospel Meeting was Brian Dunning of York, on the 10th October Keith Clayton and on 17th October Stuart Gordon. The speaker this coming Lord's Day will be Mark Reynolds of SASRA (d.v.)
Thursday 30 September 2010
Gospel Hall News
Gospel Meetings continue weekly: Paul Richardson of Harrogate led our meeting on Sunday 12th September using the texts Romans 1 18-23 and John 15 21-22. One of his points was that atheists are motivated by a desire to evade being responsible for their acts.
David Heyhoe of Hull led our meeting on 19th September using verses from Jeremiah 17 and emphasized the spiritual truth that salvation depends not on doing "good works" but on trusting in what God has done in the Life, Death and Resurrection of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We were pleased to have as visitors, Jack and Isa Douglas last Lord's Day. During the afternoon Jack gave a report on the ongoing work amongst the Pawaia, a people group in Papua New Guinea amongst whom Jack and Isa lived as missionaries for many years. Jack then led the Gospel meeting reading from Luke 2 and Matthew 22, asking the questions:what does it mean to be a Christian? how can we be made fit for heaven? What do you think of the Son of God?
David Heyhoe of Hull led our meeting on 19th September using verses from Jeremiah 17 and emphasized the spiritual truth that salvation depends not on doing "good works" but on trusting in what God has done in the Life, Death and Resurrection of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
We were pleased to have as visitors, Jack and Isa Douglas last Lord's Day. During the afternoon Jack gave a report on the ongoing work amongst the Pawaia, a people group in Papua New Guinea amongst whom Jack and Isa lived as missionaries for many years. Jack then led the Gospel meeting reading from Luke 2 and Matthew 22, asking the questions:what does it mean to be a Christian? how can we be made fit for heaven? What do you think of the Son of God?
Sunday 5 September 2010
Gospel Meetings
On 22nd August Phillip Martin of our own assembly conducted the Gospel Meeting, preaching the Good News of Salvation freely offered in Christ Jesus and made some remarks concerning the priority of Gospel preaching in the life of the assembly and its ongoing work. The meeting began with a reading with commentary of Psalm 34.
We were blessed with the presence of visiting friends, Phillip and Lianne Tilsney with their two young children of County Down, Northern Ireland. Mary Midgley of Burniston and her son Andrew were also present.
Ewing Cross of Huddersfield led our meeting on 29th August with readings from Acts 25 23 &26 and ch. 26 1-3 and 24-29. He explained the meaning of the word "Christian"
Rex Maffey of Leeds led our meeting tonight, 5th September with readings from Psalms 1 1-3, 22 1-3, 14 1-3 and 32 1-2. He presented the Faithful Man [the Lord Jesus], Him Forsaken, the filthy man [all of us] and the forgiven man - he who has trusted the Saviour for Salvation.
Pray for our visitor, Alan a man recently discharged from Army Service due to injuries received and also visiting friends from Consett in County Durham, Keith and Lorraine Rodd who shared with us in the Breaking of Bread.
The girls 11+ group enjoyed a barbecue on Friday 3rd September.
The full programme of children's work begins tomorrow after the summer break.
We were pleased to see Audrey Jones among us once more following her recent operation and recovery programme. Praise the Lord!
We were blessed with the presence of visiting friends, Phillip and Lianne Tilsney with their two young children of County Down, Northern Ireland. Mary Midgley of Burniston and her son Andrew were also present.
Ewing Cross of Huddersfield led our meeting on 29th August with readings from Acts 25 23 &26 and ch. 26 1-3 and 24-29. He explained the meaning of the word "Christian"
Rex Maffey of Leeds led our meeting tonight, 5th September with readings from Psalms 1 1-3, 22 1-3, 14 1-3 and 32 1-2. He presented the Faithful Man [the Lord Jesus], Him Forsaken, the filthy man [all of us] and the forgiven man - he who has trusted the Saviour for Salvation.
Pray for our visitor, Alan a man recently discharged from Army Service due to injuries received and also visiting friends from Consett in County Durham, Keith and Lorraine Rodd who shared with us in the Breaking of Bread.
The girls 11+ group enjoyed a barbecue on Friday 3rd September.
The full programme of children's work begins tomorrow after the summer break.
We were pleased to see Audrey Jones among us once more following her recent operation and recovery programme. Praise the Lord!
Sunday 15 August 2010
Sunday 15th August
An unusually large number of visitors transformed our Breaking of Bread meeting this morning. These were: Rob and Esther Thomas of Australia, Paul and Elizabeth Jackson of Harrogate, Paul and Nicola Cartwright of Northampton, Jack Giles of Luton, Colin and Carol Lamb of Chesterfield, Mary, a friend of Kathleen, Elizabeth Hearsum of West Mersea and Tom and Pauline McAlpine. Also seven children!
This evening Phillip Richarsdson of Harrogate led our Gospel Meeting. He gave a dramatic rendering of the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 - leprosy as a picture of sin. He also shared some thoughts concerning the Epistle to the Philippians, picking out a key verse from each chapter: Chapter 1 (v21), Chapter 2 (v5). Chapter 3(v7), Chapter4 (v13).
Both Peter and Audrey Jones are making good progress, and we continue to remember them and also Terry and Iris in our prayers.
This evening Phillip Richarsdson of Harrogate led our Gospel Meeting. He gave a dramatic rendering of the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 - leprosy as a picture of sin. He also shared some thoughts concerning the Epistle to the Philippians, picking out a key verse from each chapter: Chapter 1 (v21), Chapter 2 (v5). Chapter 3(v7), Chapter4 (v13).
Both Peter and Audrey Jones are making good progress, and we continue to remember them and also Terry and Iris in our prayers.
Sunday 8 August 2010
Gospel Meetings
Neil Bedford of Leeds led our meeting on 1st August using the story of Zaccheus as recorded in Luke 19 1-10. A little man meets a big God!
John Stubbs took the meeting tonight at short notice and gave us a powerful message of salvation drawn from the well known verse, John 3 16 which speaks so much of the Love of God.
John Stubbs and his wife (Mayfield assembly) are presently on holiday at Bridlington. They and Tom and Pauline McAlpine of Whitburn and Mrs Helen Martin and her son Peregrine of Woodford joined us this morning around the Lord's Table.
Peter Jones is making a good recovery following a hip replacement operation last Monday. Praise the Lord! We continue to remember him, his wife Audrey, Terry and Iris Benstead and Brenda Hope in our prayers.
John Stubbs took the meeting tonight at short notice and gave us a powerful message of salvation drawn from the well known verse, John 3 16 which speaks so much of the Love of God.
John Stubbs and his wife (Mayfield assembly) are presently on holiday at Bridlington. They and Tom and Pauline McAlpine of Whitburn and Mrs Helen Martin and her son Peregrine of Woodford joined us this morning around the Lord's Table.
Peter Jones is making a good recovery following a hip replacement operation last Monday. Praise the Lord! We continue to remember him, his wife Audrey, Terry and Iris Benstead and Brenda Hope in our prayers.
July 2010 part 2
My apologies for falling behind in these reports!
Phillip Gibson of Ossett led our Gospel Meeting on 18th July. He spoke a little about the preparations for the Yorkshire Christian Camp to be held at the site at Missterton during the first week in August. Seven of the girls from our 11+ group will be attending. He urged us to draw near to God speaking from Luke 9 18ff, 2 Cor. 3 18, Romans 12 1 and Jude 9.
Stephen Davies(see earlier post) presented a Gospel message on 25th July using the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15 11-24).
Phillip Gibson of Ossett led our Gospel Meeting on 18th July. He spoke a little about the preparations for the Yorkshire Christian Camp to be held at the site at Missterton during the first week in August. Seven of the girls from our 11+ group will be attending. He urged us to draw near to God speaking from Luke 9 18ff, 2 Cor. 3 18, Romans 12 1 and Jude 9.
Stephen Davies(see earlier post) presented a Gospel message on 25th July using the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15 11-24).
Missionary Report 24-07-10
Stephen and Jill Davies went to Tanzania some years ago to take up teaching and administrative responsibilities at a school in the capital Dar es Salaam which served the children of missionaries and children of the local elite. They subsequently felt exercised to try to meet the needs of poorer. less privileged children and to that end have, after many struggles established a pre-school facility at Kinzudi a village (pop c 4000)on the edge of the capital. It is called "Watoto wa Thamani Day Care Centre". The daily programme (Monday -Friday) runs from 8am to 12.30pm, and includes the singing of the national anthem, choruses, Bible stories, literacy and numeracy skills and play. Some of the instruction is in Kiswahili; some in English. They have also been able to help local families in other ways e.g in the provision of mosquito nets, hygiene packs and clothing.
They have also been involved in establishing an assembly with local believers in the village, two of whom have been especially helpful in the work: Festo and Fabiola whom we were asked to remember in our prayers.
Stephen and Jill's two children, Hannah and Joshua, Hannah's husband, Charles and their granddaughter Isabella were also with us during the weekend.
After an excellent tea Stephen gave us some ministry from the Word (Hebrews 1 1-2 5, 9 and
2 14 - 3 1) under the Title "Consider Him"
Recordings of these meetings can be made available on request.
They have also been involved in establishing an assembly with local believers in the village, two of whom have been especially helpful in the work: Festo and Fabiola whom we were asked to remember in our prayers.
Stephen and Jill's two children, Hannah and Joshua, Hannah's husband, Charles and their granddaughter Isabella were also with us during the weekend.
After an excellent tea Stephen gave us some ministry from the Word (Hebrews 1 1-2 5, 9 and
2 14 - 3 1) under the Title "Consider Him"
Recordings of these meetings can be made available on request.
Thursday 15 July 2010
July 2010 part 1
We are now in the holiday season when we are encouraged by visiting friends. Retired missionary Jack Muggleton, his wife Margaret and a Mrs Heyer from Nottingham were with us on Sunday 4th July and shared in the breaking of bread. In the evening Stephen Clegg of Killamarsh proclaimed the Gospel message,
On Sunday 11th our number was increased again and we welcomed Fred and Marjorie Beevers [Wimborne], Bobby and Mary Robertson [Maybrook] and Alex, Margaret, Matthew and Ryan Fleck[N. Ireland]. Let all the world in every corner sing. my God and King! In the evening George Clamp gave his testimony and presented the Gospel message, speaking from John 8 19-24.
Audrey Jones is making good progress after a hip operation following a fall. She also broke her wrist. Peter Jones is to undergo surgery on 2nd August. Iris Benstead is now at home. We wish her a speedy and complete recovery.
A reminder that we are having an afternoon/evening with visiting missionaries Stephen and Jill Davis [Tanzania] on Saturday 24th July. All are welcome.
On Sunday 11th our number was increased again and we welcomed Fred and Marjorie Beevers [Wimborne], Bobby and Mary Robertson [Maybrook] and Alex, Margaret, Matthew and Ryan Fleck[N. Ireland]. Let all the world in every corner sing. my God and King! In the evening George Clamp gave his testimony and presented the Gospel message, speaking from John 8 19-24.
Audrey Jones is making good progress after a hip operation following a fall. She also broke her wrist. Peter Jones is to undergo surgery on 2nd August. Iris Benstead is now at home. We wish her a speedy and complete recovery.
A reminder that we are having an afternoon/evening with visiting missionaries Stephen and Jill Davis [Tanzania] on Saturday 24th July. All are welcome.
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Sunday 27th June
We thank the LORD for His goodness to us. We were encouraged by the attendance at our meetings of visiting saints: Mr Ron Elliot of Waltham Abbey, Mr Bill Dagleish of Fife and Mr and Mrs Dennis Butler of the Kennet Road assembly in Newbury.
The Gospel meeting was ably conducted by our Brother from Harrogate, Paul Jackson. Drawing our attention to a few verses from Romans chapter 1 16ff. He spoke about the Power of God, the Righteousness of God and the Wrath of God. Students of the Word may be helped by understanding the word translated in verse 18 "hold" to mean "hold down or retain" I think the sense there is of people who actually know spiritual truths including the truth of the Sovereignty and Power of God but do not sincerely acknowledge Him in their lives and are therefore "without excuse"[v 20].
Paul was also able to make some useful suggestions as to how we might transfer the audio recording of the Gospel meetings to this blog. A work in progress at the moment!
The Gospel meeting was ably conducted by our Brother from Harrogate, Paul Jackson. Drawing our attention to a few verses from Romans chapter 1 16ff. He spoke about the Power of God, the Righteousness of God and the Wrath of God. Students of the Word may be helped by understanding the word translated in verse 18 "hold" to mean "hold down or retain" I think the sense there is of people who actually know spiritual truths including the truth of the Sovereignty and Power of God but do not sincerely acknowledge Him in their lives and are therefore "without excuse"[v 20].
Paul was also able to make some useful suggestions as to how we might transfer the audio recording of the Gospel meetings to this blog. A work in progress at the moment!
Thursday 10 June 2010
Gospel Meeting
On Sunday 7th June our evening meeting was led by our Brother Graham Elliot from our own assembly. The reading was from Exodus chapter 3 1-22. We were reminded of the Mercy of God in making preparation for the liberation of His people. In verse 7 God says "I have seen... I have heard... I know". He sent a Man to lead His people, a man who entered obscurity, took up a position of humility, was prepared during a period of years and was effective in his Divinely appointed work insofar as he trusted in God. So it was in the case of our Lord.
The amplification system that was recently installed incorporates a recording facility so that CDs of the meeting exist and we are hoping to make them available as computer files for the benefit of those unable to attend the meeting.
We continue to have in our prayers Iris and Terry Benstead and also Peter Jones, who will shortly be having a hip replacement operation. We praise God for his miraculous healing of one of our friends, Dianne Brookbank, whose tumour "disappeared "!
The amplification system that was recently installed incorporates a recording facility so that CDs of the meeting exist and we are hoping to make them available as computer files for the benefit of those unable to attend the meeting.
We continue to have in our prayers Iris and Terry Benstead and also Peter Jones, who will shortly be having a hip replacement operation. We praise God for his miraculous healing of one of our friends, Dianne Brookbank, whose tumour "disappeared "!
Monday 31 May 2010
Sunday at the Hall
Yesterday was special for us in that we were visited by the Lancelot family from Skelmanthorpe.
Brother Tim posted this comment on the blog but in case you missed it this is what he wrote, "Hi there! My family and I are looking forward to being with the Christians at Durham Road Gospel Hall to remember the Lord Jesus in the Breaking of Bread tomorrow.This will also be the first time I will be with you to share the good news of God's free salvation. I hope you can be there in the evening - I'm hoping to give an audio visual presentation on what the Bible says about God's greatness.This will be at the usual time of 6:30 - great to see you if you can make it.Tim, Rachael, Nathanael (9), Priscilla (7), Samuel (6 today!)" Rachael's mother was with us too.
Brother Tim's Gospel presentation [with the help of Powerpoint - uninformed critics who claim that Brethren Assemblies do not use modern communication tools please note!] was firmly grounded in Scripture. Here are the references:
Brother Tim posted this comment on the blog but in case you missed it this is what he wrote, "Hi there! My family and I are looking forward to being with the Christians at Durham Road Gospel Hall to remember the Lord Jesus in the Breaking of Bread tomorrow.This will also be the first time I will be with you to share the good news of God's free salvation. I hope you can be there in the evening - I'm hoping to give an audio visual presentation on what the Bible says about God's greatness.This will be at the usual time of 6:30 - great to see you if you can make it.Tim, Rachael, Nathanael (9), Priscilla (7), Samuel (6 today!)" Rachael's mother was with us too.
Brother Tim's Gospel presentation [with the help of Powerpoint - uninformed critics who claim that Brethren Assemblies do not use modern communication tools please note!] was firmly grounded in Scripture. Here are the references:
"Behold God is Great..." Job 36 26
- Deut. 10 17 The Giver of the Law
- Ezra 5 8 The Resident of His house
- Nehemiah 8 5-6 The Subject of His Word
- Psalm 95 3 The King over all
- Proverbs 26 10 The Creator of all
- Daniel 2 45 The Guide to the future
- Titus 2 13 Our Saviour
- Rev. 19 17 The Judge of all the earth
We continue to pray for Iris that she may fully recover and for Terry and the family at this difficult time. We also remember Peter as he waits on a date for a hip replacement operation.
Thank you LORD for your goodness to us.
Sunday 23 May 2010
A date for your diary
On Saturday 24th July Stephen and Gill Davis who have been working for the Lord in the Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam for several years will be visiting us at the Gospel Hall. Stephen will give a report at 4pm and will minister the Word of God after tea (6pm). He will also share the Gospel on the following day. We pray for their safety whilst travelling and for the Lord's help for Stephen during his time of preparation.
Monday 19 April 2010
Recent meetings
On 4th April our evening meeting was conducted by Malcolm Blanche of Weatherby. We read from John 2 13-22, Matt. 1238-41 and Exodus 4 1-9. He commented on the place of signs and miracles in the Ministry of the Lord Jesus. He taught on the Resurrection - that it showed the Power of God, it is the finished Work of Christ, that it serves notice on the world of future judgment and at the time of that judgment there will be a separation of believers to His Glorious Presence in Heaven and non-believers to an eternal hell.
On April 11th Alan Green of Harrogate spoke to us of the new life that is available to the believer. These passages of Scripture were read: Romans 10 8-13 and John 20 19-31.
Yesterday 18th April we were blessed by the ministry of Marcus Reid of Selby who was standing in for his father-in-law, Alan Green. We are praying that Alan will quickly recuperate from his recent operation. Marcus preached very clearly on 1 Corinthians 13 explaining the keywords in verse13: "Faith, Hope and Love"
We continue to pray for the full recovery of Iris Benstead and that the Lord will encourage Terry and the family. We also lift up Dianne to the Lord and ask Him to help Billy to support her.
On April 11th Alan Green of Harrogate spoke to us of the new life that is available to the believer. These passages of Scripture were read: Romans 10 8-13 and John 20 19-31.
Yesterday 18th April we were blessed by the ministry of Marcus Reid of Selby who was standing in for his father-in-law, Alan Green. We are praying that Alan will quickly recuperate from his recent operation. Marcus preached very clearly on 1 Corinthians 13 explaining the keywords in verse13: "Faith, Hope and Love"
We continue to pray for the full recovery of Iris Benstead and that the Lord will encourage Terry and the family. We also lift up Dianne to the Lord and ask Him to help Billy to support her.
Sunday 28 March 2010
We continue to be blessed week by week by visiting speakers who lead our Gospel Meeting at 6.30pm, all of whom travel a considerable distance to be with us. Since our last report these include Frank Jackson of Hull, Stephen Downs of Harrogate, David Cartwright of Guisborough and this evening John Farnsworth of South Emsall who led us in a study of Acts 26 where the Apostle Paul gives his testimony.
We have also been blessed in another way by a visit from Brethren and Sisters from an assembly in Leicester who included Clive, Rachel and Naomi Surrell and Richard, Carole, Rosalyn and Joel Pilgrim.
Also [!] our Sister Doreen Snowden [who has been suffering with shingles] was able to be with us this evening.
We continue to pray for Terry and Iris Benstead at this difficult time for them and their family.
Blessed be God our God!
We have also been blessed in another way by a visit from Brethren and Sisters from an assembly in Leicester who included Clive, Rachel and Naomi Surrell and Richard, Carole, Rosalyn and Joel Pilgrim.
Also [!] our Sister Doreen Snowden [who has been suffering with shingles] was able to be with us this evening.
We continue to pray for Terry and Iris Benstead at this difficult time for them and their family.
Blessed be God our God!
Monday 22 February 2010
Sunday 21st February
A different type of evening meeting was enjoyed by those few saints able to reach the Hall, there having been significant snowfall during the day. This prevented the expected speaker, Mark Reynolds of SASRA from being able to travel and Graham Elliot of our own fellowship stood in at short notice. We were presented with an outline sketch of the Epistle written by The Apostle, James thus:
- chapter 1 what the believer has - a confident stand
- chapter 2 what the believer does - compassionate service
- chapter 3 what the believer says - careful speech
- chapter 4 what the believer feels - contrite submission
- chapter 5 what the believer gives - concerned sharing
We looked at the following passages chapter 1 1-8, chapter 2 1-23 and chapter 5 7-8, 11 and 17.
We considered the examples of Abraham, Job and Elijah as men of faith and we were exhorted to faith, patience, righteousness and an active prayer life.
Sunday 7 February 2010
Gospel Meetings
Jonathan Slater of the Faith Mission in York came to take our Gospel Meeting on Sunday 31st January. He focused our attention to the only Redeemer, the sinless Lord Jesus.We read from 2 Corinthians 5 vs 1-10 and especially the exhortation in vs 10 to please God. (Compare Enoch). Also in 2 Timothy 2 vs 3-4 we are told to separate ourselves from anything that hinders our progress in the Christian faith. (Also Romans 12 vs1) We are to be witnesses, to be generous and to exercise faith through obedience Hebrews 11 6.
Richard Malcolm of Killamarsh was our guest speaker this evening [February 7th] and told us the "..old, old story of Jesus and His Love." He gave a very clear and complete Gospel message supported at all points by Bible texts. We look forward to his return in the future D.V.
"Taste and see that the Lord is Good!" [Psalm 34 vs 8]
Richard Malcolm of Killamarsh was our guest speaker this evening [February 7th] and told us the "..old, old story of Jesus and His Love." He gave a very clear and complete Gospel message supported at all points by Bible texts. We look forward to his return in the future D.V.
"Taste and see that the Lord is Good!" [Psalm 34 vs 8]
Fellowship Meal
Our annual fellowship meal was held on Saturday 6th February at the Hall. There was a good attendance and we are especially thankful to Ellen and Marion for providing an excellent meal. We also thank all those who provided entertainment after the meal.
Monday 25 January 2010
Recent Meetings
We continue to be blessed by the willingness of able brethren to come and present the Gospel message at our Sunday evening meeting. On Sunday 10th January Laurence Jones of Scarborough used a passage from Luke 18 1-17 ( especially vs 11-14) to speak of two quite different prayers given by two men of contrasting attitudes, the pharisee and the publican. They left to two different destinations, the one condemned as trusting in his own self righteousness; the other justified as trusting in God for salvation.
On Sunday 17th January Paul Richardson visited from Harrogate and remarked that since it had been established that the normal attention span was 17 minutes he would confine his address to that time limit. He did! Using the title of a pop song from yesteryear "Three steps to heaven" he advised that we must recognise that we are sinners in the sight of God, experience guilt and repent - turn from our sins and trust in Jesus to be our Saviour and look forward to the Rapture when we will be taken up to dwell in the presence of God forever.
Yesterday evening [ 24th January] John Clegg of Skelmanthorpe based his message upon four passages from John's Gospel: chaps. 14 1-6, 15 13, 10 17-18 and 27-29. There is a two word phrase common to each of those passages "no man". These four things man cannot do: he cannot go to heaven without Christ, he cannot love us the way Christ does, he could not take the life of Christ away from him - the Saviour laid down His life willingly- and man cannot take away the salvation of the believer. All present were exhorted to take hold of the offer of salvation in order that on His Day we may meet the King of Kings as Saviour not as Judge.
On Sunday 17th January Paul Richardson visited from Harrogate and remarked that since it had been established that the normal attention span was 17 minutes he would confine his address to that time limit. He did! Using the title of a pop song from yesteryear "Three steps to heaven" he advised that we must recognise that we are sinners in the sight of God, experience guilt and repent - turn from our sins and trust in Jesus to be our Saviour and look forward to the Rapture when we will be taken up to dwell in the presence of God forever.
Yesterday evening [ 24th January] John Clegg of Skelmanthorpe based his message upon four passages from John's Gospel: chaps. 14 1-6, 15 13, 10 17-18 and 27-29. There is a two word phrase common to each of those passages "no man". These four things man cannot do: he cannot go to heaven without Christ, he cannot love us the way Christ does, he could not take the life of Christ away from him - the Saviour laid down His life willingly- and man cannot take away the salvation of the believer. All present were exhorted to take hold of the offer of salvation in order that on His Day we may meet the King of Kings as Saviour not as Judge.
Sunday 3 January 2010
First Gospel Meeting of the New Year
We were greatly blessed this evening by a Gospel presentation by Gordon Robshaw of our own assembly. I enjoyed his meditative style - he referred to Christ's use of parables[reading from Psalms 78 1-7 and Matthew 13 10-17 and 34-35] and the reason why: a mixed audience of those who trusted in Him and those who did not. One phrase particularly struck me which Gordon used when describing the Salvation that God offers "...a right relationship, a new relationship and a permanent relationship"!
Last week the meeting was led by Andrew Elliot. A brief report from anyone present would be welcome {Click on "comment"}.
Also do click on the link to a "sister site" - the Falsgrave Evangelical Fellowship. Be warned, I logged on at 9pm to write this report and I have been reading articles and reports on that site and those linked to it for two and a half hours! Let us all study diligently to become approved workmen in the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father. God Bless you.
Last week the meeting was led by Andrew Elliot. A brief report from anyone present would be welcome {Click on "comment"}.
Also do click on the link to a "sister site" - the Falsgrave Evangelical Fellowship. Be warned, I logged on at 9pm to write this report and I have been reading articles and reports on that site and those linked to it for two and a half hours! Let us all study diligently to become approved workmen in the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father. God Bless you.
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