Inspired by Luke 2:8-20 SCENE 1 [THREE SHEPHERDS ASLEEP IN THE FIELDS, SNORING LOUDLY.] [Enter GABRIEL, dressed in white suit.] GABRIEL: Ahem! [coughs politely] [SHEPHERDS still snoring loudly.] [GABRIEL coughs louder. SHEPHERDS still asleep.] GABRIEL: OI! [SHEPHERDS grunt and stir, but sleep on.] GABRIEL: There’s only one thing for it. A bit of glory’s called for. [CLAPS HANDS TWICE.] [STAGE … Continue reading What’s so special about shepherds? – A Sketch
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The Shepherd’s Story
Based on Luke 2:8-20 It’s the most incredible news! You’ll never believe what I’ve seen tonight. It’s just incredible, I can’t believe it? Well, me and the other guys, we were out in the fields outside Bethlehem, watching our flocks by night – no, watching our flocks, not washing our socks – anyway, we were minding our … Continue reading The Shepherd’s Story
The Messenger
Hi everyone, can you tell what I am? That’s right, I’m an angel – not just any angel – my name is Gabriel. You might have heard of me. Do you know what I do – apart from look magnificent, that is – do you like my wings? Anyway, I work for the great I am, the … Continue reading The Messenger
An unexpected visitor
Has it ever occurred to you how incredible Mary was? I’m not sure that many people would have been willing to be part of what, if you really think about it, was a crazy idea. She can teach us a great deal about costly obedience and radical faith. I wonder if Mary was the first young woman … Continue reading An unexpected visitor
Mary’s Story
The following is based on Luke 1:26-56 Do you ever wonder whether something’s really happening to you, or if it’s just a dream? Well, a few months ago, I was at home, doing my chores when I looked up and a man was standing there. He’d just appeared out of nowhere. Light shone from him, … Continue reading Mary’s Story
The Big God Story – The New Testament
At St Christopher's Church this year, we're exploring the Big Story of the Bible, beginning this month with a whistlestop tour of the whole bible in just two weeks, before journeying with some of the key characters in Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, gaining inspiration from their stories – their strengths and weaknesses, successes and failures … Continue reading The Big God Story – The New Testament
An hour at the cross – Worship for Good Friday
Around the country Anglican churches everywhere will be holding "last hour" services today between 2 and 3pm. These are opportunities for prayer, reflection and meditation on Jesus' love for us. If you'd like to experience this, but are unable to get out, then you might find this helpful. This last hour is made up of … Continue reading An hour at the cross – Worship for Good Friday
This week’s update – keeping lent faithfully
It’s soon the season of Lent, when we remember Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and prepare ourselves for celebrating the greatest event in history – Jesus’ resurrection. Lent is a time of self-examination and self-discipline, and generosity. Have you thought about what you might give up? If you do give something, how can you use … Continue reading This week’s update – keeping lent faithfully
Stephen Fry, God and Suffering
This is the text of a sermon I preached last Sunday in response to the interview held with Stephen Fry the previous weekend. I add my voice to the many who have already shared their reflections. Last weekend Stephen Fry the comedian and broadcaster was asked in an interview what he’d say to God where … Continue reading Stephen Fry, God and Suffering
Proclaiming the saviour of all
This is the text of a sermon I preached yesterday on "Making New disciples", based on Luke 2:8-20. We live in a world where news, good or bad, can travel extremely quickly and far. Social media like facebook, etc, enables us to be part of the news sharing process, and we share everything from the … Continue reading Proclaiming the saviour of all
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