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.

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]

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.