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Rule of Life in Lockdown – Series 2 starts Tuesday 12th January 7.30pm

The Rule of Life Bible Study Group returns with Series 2 starting on Tuesday 12th January from 7:30 pm until 9pm via Zoom  

The plan is to journey with Jesus by studying various episodes and bible passages from His early ministry to learn how we can love Him more deeply and follow Him  more closely as His apprentices and disciples. Our journey of six Tuesday evenings starts with the Epiphany celebration of Christ coming in flesh as our light and salvation. 

This  is a stand-alone set of sessions and you are very welcome, whether or not you attended Series One.  The studies will be co-led at first by Ian and Sonya Stocker and Nick and Sarah Jarrett-Kerr.  We will be following the  principles and format used in Series 1.  As Howard Worsley has reminded us, the key thing is to get us all opening the Bible together, sharing and praying as we go deeper into the heart of God while renewing our own.

Nick and Sarah Jarrett-Kerr will be responsible for the administration of the group, so if you would like to attend, please indicate your interest to them (nick@jarrett-kerr.com or 07768 921166) so they can send you joining instructions and Zoom details.

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Update on worship during Lockdown 3

We regret to inform you that for the time being, the Vicar and PCCs, following advice from The Church of England and Public Health have decided to suspend ALL PUBLIC WORSHIP until further notice.

The Church will still be OPEN for private personal prayer, we ask that you adhere to social distancing and use the sanitiser provided.

This decision is not taken lightly and is done in the best interest of congregation and worship leaders.

Online services will continue to be broadcast each Sunday from both Banwell and Congresbury alternately at 10.30am on www.facebook.com/NewCreationChurches

For up-to-date information or to find help and support within the villages, please visit our website www.newcreationchurches.org.uk

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Update on Lockdown 3

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday evening, calling for immediate lockdown protocols, the Incumbent and PCC must decide the safest and most appropriate course of action for the foreseeable future. Updates will posted as soon as decisions are reached but online services, resources and the daily blog will still be available throughout the period of the latest lockdown.

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Service for Sunday 3rd January 2021

Service for Epiphany. Recorded live at St. Andrew’s, Congresbury on Sunday 3rd January.

Bible Readings for Epiphany:

Click the links that take you straight to the text (CTRL and “Left Click”) if that helps:

Isaiah 60:1-6 – Isaiah 60:1-6 NIVUK – The glory of Zion – ‘Arise, shine, – Bible Gateway  – a great passage of encouragement and of God’s future glory fulfilled, in part, by the coming of the Magi.

Ephesians 3:1-12 –  Ephesians 3:1-12 NIVUK – God’s marvellous plan for the – Bible Gateway – a New Testament passage also of encouragement.  Paul glimpses that not only non-Jewish people will come to God (Isaiah 60:1-6), but that the message of Jesus was always intended for the whole world, to go out way beyond the Jewish nation – and this message was, and is, life.

Matt 2:1-12 – Matt 2:1-12 NIVUK – The Magi visit the Messiah – After – Bible Gateway – the great passage of the Bible from which we get the Story of the Magi.

Howard preached on these passages in two short videos from home.  Please see:

Howard Talk (1) by night: (127) Howard’s First Talk – YouTube

Howard Talk (2) by day: (127) Howard’s Second Talk – YouTube

Traditional Carols:

  1. “Hark the Herald, angels sing:”
  1. “God rest, ye merry gentlemen” – Lyrics Version: (127) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Christendom College – YouTube
  2. “Good King Wenceslas:
  1. “See amid the winter’s snow” – cover version by Chet Valley Churches, Norfolk with Lyrics: (127) See, Amid the Winter’s Snow [with lyrics for congregations] – YouTube
  1. “We three Kings” – cover version also by the Chet Valley Churches, Norfolk with Lyrics: (127) We Three Kings of Orient Are [with lyrics for congregations] – YouTube
  • See also the wonderful animated version by Kirk franklin for the film “The Star” for children and young people (details below).
  1. “The first Nowell” – version by Kings College, Cambridge: (127) King’s College Cambridge 2010 #15 The First Nowell – YouTube

Traditional Hymns and Songs:

  1. “As with gladness men of old” – Songs of Praise version with Lyrics: (127) As With Gladness Men Of Old – YouTube
  1. “Brightest and best new sons of the morning” – Songs of Praise version with Lyrics: (127) EPIPHANY-BRIGHTEST AND BEST – YouTube
  1. “O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” – Songs of Praise version with Lyrics: (127) CHESTER CATHEDRAL-O WORSHIP THE LORD – YouTube

Contemporary Hymns and Songs:

  1. “Carol of the Epiphany” – by John Bell and the Iona Community (with Lyrics). Challenges where we will find Jesus in our lives: (127) Carol of the Epiphany – YouTube
  1. “Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness” – by Tim Hughes. Lyrics version: (127) Light of the World lyric video – YouTube
  1. “Joy has dawned upon the world” – by Keith and Kirsten Getty. Cover by Boyce Seminary Worship Collective: (127) Joy Has Dawned – Boyce Worship Collective – YouTube

Children and Young People:

  1. “We three Kings” a version by Kirk Franklin as part of the film “The Star” – great animation fun: (127) Lyric Video – “We Three Kings” by Kirk Franklin | THE STAR – YouTube

Modern:

  1. “Song of the Magi” by Anais Mitchell – contrasts the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem two thousand years ago and then also if they visited today:
  1. “The Spirit and the Bride say come” by “One for Israel” – an incredible group of young people, Arab and Israeli, who have chosen to live, worship and learn togetehr by forming a new community “Israel College of the Bible:” (127) Jewish & Arab Teen from Israel in Hebrew, Arabic & English Worship – YouTube
  1. “This Train” version by Ruby Turner and Jools Holland (part of the 2010 “New Year’s Eve” celebrations – video visual quality has been massively improved since then). Great gospel song about the energy and drive of taking the Message of Jesus out: (127) Ruby Turner – This train – YouTube

Videos/DVD:

  1. “The Chosen” – Episode “The Shepherds” is the Christmas Special that started this worldwide phenomenon. “The Chosen” can be obtained for free, either via YouTube (simply type in “The Chosen” or via an App, which can be downloaded to your Smartphone or Tablet.

Its all very exciting.  Details of how to find “The Shepherds” on YouTube: (127) The Chosen: The Shepherd (Pilot Episode) – YouTube

Films and DVDs for Children and Young People:

  1. “The Star” – a wonderful; animated film which is like a fusion between the Nativity Story and character and humour of the film “Shrek.” The greatest story told from the point of view of the Donkey.  Great fun.  Available from Amazon (DVD) and to rent from Amazon Prime.