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The Link - Ian's message

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Dear Friends In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount he says, 'In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets'. For so many people this is both common sense and a common courtesy. Yet surely it is more than that. It is a practical way of showing that we care and respect each other as being part of God's family. Jesus calls us to a generous and ethical living. This call to care, is a call that he gives to all, not just a few. In ' Encircled in Care ' it illustrates this. When a young person helps find an older woman's favourite cushion for her comfort during worship, this is an act of caring. When that same woman sits with the distressed mum in the church lounge and holds her hand as she sobs, this is an act of caring. When those involved in working with children and vulnerable adults apply for a CRB check, this is an act of caring. When the property committee take steps to make sure the building is acce...
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Cool & Crazy Weekend at Calverley

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Following on from the success of the Schools Noah's Ark Day project, Calverley have once again received a donation to enhance Christian Children's work in the area. So, in October, John Hardwick , author, songwriter and creative Christian communicator is coming to Calverley. He will lead a fun and lively weekend. There will be a training workshop for those involved in Children's ministry and anyone who leads worship where youngers are present on the evening of Friday 14 October, and on Saturday 15 October a morning activity session for 5-11s and an All Age Cool and Crazy Praise Party on the Sunday morning. The training workshop and service are opento everyone; however, please book for the workshop. For the events on Saturday, priority will be given to Calverley children, but if you contact our children's workshop northkids@bradfordnorth.org.uk before 26 September, places can be booked for youngsters across the circuit. Calverley are really excited by this o...
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Saltaire Festival

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HEAVEN AND EARTH Traditional Icons and Modern Paintings An exhibition of work by PAMELA ANNE MAGDALENA BRIGGS 7.30 pm Friday 9 September Opening of Exhibition Saturday 10 September - 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 11 September - 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm Saturday 17 September - 10.00 am - 4.30 pm Sunday 18 September - 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm Saltaire Methodist Church Saltaire Road, Shipley, BD18 3HJ
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A knock at the door of Bradford North Circuit

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This is the nearest I've got to a picture of Bradford North: a view across Shipley and Bradford to the higher hills beyond. I wonder how God sees it, from his far greater height, to the depth of every humanheart? The children trailing home; Workers making their way; Householders keeping house; Elderley resting in care. All his beloved creation. Each his child of potential in Jesus. As far as the eye can see, and faith can feel, and trust can rely. In Jesus. It's promise - he's Lord. It's challenge - if he's our Lord. As we face the future as Bradford North Circuit, from Baildon to Thornton, and from Calverley to Harecroft - 18 bodies of witness to the Lordship of Jesus - this promise and challenge come to us afresh. And we must pray his Lordship into a living reality that others can see. Lord, I know you're standing at Bradford North's door. i can hear your knocking in the vacant seats and absent children, in the emptying coffers and thickening deafn...
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