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Monday 12th January 2026

“And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him—whom Sarah bore to him—Isaac. 4 Then Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him. 5 Now Abraham was one hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. 6 And Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me.” 7 She also said, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? For I have borne him a son in his old age.” Genesis 21:1-7 NKJV

“Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, 40 and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.” Luke 1:39-41 NKJV

Father of all,

Three babies. One who would grow to have a family as large as the number of starts in the sky! Who would herald coming the one promised. The one who would enable You, God to bless all nations, not just Abrahams and be the Saviour of the world.

Each birth a pivotal moment in time. Each necessary. And when creation held the creator in a cradle and was trusted, knowing that trust would be betrayed. A miracle of love. Abraham and Sarah laughed at the promise of their baby. Sarah tried to make things happen and did not believing she could conceive. But what is according to Your will is always possible. She did not even need to believe – it still happened. Because You spoke Lord.

You still speak today, miracles still happen. Sometimes we miss them. Answers to prayers we have forgotten we prayed. Sometimes Your ways are a mystery to us because You are God and we are mortals. But we stand on the promises and the covenants You have made with us. You do not rush things. Those babies all had to grow. Even Jesus had to grow just as we do. Help us not to wish time away but allow us to see what You are doing in us, in the Kingdom of God and in each other for good.

In Jesus, name we pray, Amen.

Worship Monday 12th January 2026

In His time, in His time
He makes all things beautiful
In His time

Lord please show me everyday
As you’re teaching me your way
That you do just what you say
In your time

In your time, in your time
You make all things beautiful
In your time

Lord my life to you I bring
May each song I have to sing
Be to you a lovely thing
In your time

Lord please show me everyday
As you teaching me your way
That you do just what you say
In your time
In your time

Songwriter: Linda Diane Ball

Sunday 11th January 2026

 “When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.” 16 And while he lingered, the men took hold of his hand, his wife’s hand, and the hands of his two daughters, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city. 17 So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, “Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed.” 18 Then Lot said to them, “Please, no, my lords! 19 Indeed now, your servant has found favour in your sight, and you have increased your mercy which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the mountains, lest some evil overtake me and I die. 20 See now, this city is near enough to flee to, and it is a little one; please let me escape there (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.” 21 And he said to him, “See, I have favoured you concerning this thing also, in that I will not overthrow this city for which you have spoken.”

“But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:15-21, 26 NKJV


Father God,

As I look at the life of Lot I wonder that You still rescued him. But then I have read Genesis 18 and seen how brave Abram was to intercede with You Lord. Six times Abram asked You and You both knew it was about Lot and his daughters. And Abram could only call on your righteous mercy because he knew Lot was not worthy as none of us are. But his wife had more regrets at leaving or less resolve to obey?

Jesus You warned us to count the cost of following You and likened it to a man building a tower and not able to finish it (Luke 14:28). You, God warned about trying to follow Jesus while looking back as Lots wife did (Luke 9:62). And called us to take up our cross daily – the symbol of suffering (Luke 9:23).

Father, what we receive is often greater than what we have to deny ourselves. Though I do not live in a land where believers are persecuted. When I give to the foodbank I do not have to miss a meal. When I give financially, I have time and am not working all hours for a pittance . . . Each of us has our own journey of carrying our cross. And I remember that more is expected of those who have been given more (Luke 12:48).

Help us to keep looking and moving forward. Today is a new opportunity to run for You. To know what and when and how to give out of whatsoever You give to us. Help us to be spontaneous when we see a need we can help with.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Sunday 11th January 2026
I find this tune less sombre.

O Jesus, I have promised
to serve Thee to the end;
be Thou forever near me,
my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
if Thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if Thou wilt be my Guide.

O let me feel Thee near me,
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear Thee speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control!
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul!

O Jesus, Thou hast promised
to all who follow Thee
that where Thou art in glory
there shall Thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my Friend!

Lyrics: John Ernest Bode

Saturday 10th January 2026

“And the king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out and joined together in battle in the Valley of Siddim 9 against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of nations, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar—four kings against five. 10 Now the Valley of Siddim was full of asphalt pits; and the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled; some fell there, and the remainder fled to the mountains. 11 Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way. 12 They also took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed. 13 Then one who had escaped came and told Abram the Hebrew, for he dwelt by the terebinth trees of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol and brother of Aner; and they were allies with Abram. ” Genesis 14:8-13 NKJV

God who was and is and is to come (Revelation 1:8),

Men, warring against each other for power and land and prosperity. Same today. Man has not grown wiser. Abram had tried to make allies rather then enemies. But when it came to saving his family he was not a coward and faced up to his responsibilities. He rescued Lot and all his family, servants and all his belongings.

God, You gave Abram the victory even though Lot did not deserve it and would return to live amongst a people whose sin is very grave (Genesis 18:20). To a place he and his family were actually still not safe. We wonder sometimes at those we know who have seen Your Son, Jesus and tasted freedom and yet return to live their own way. Abram shows his love for Lot by rescuing him. You showed us Your saving grace Lord God, to us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8). You rescued us.

We all have a little of Lot in us. I admit it Lord, as You know anyway! Sometimes I do not want to be good all the time. I do want to sulk or give a sarcastic response or tell others what their problem are! And I pray Lord when I try to be like Jesus, I will not be self righteous or condescending. Abraham did not break off relations with his family though they were on different journeys. He kept on interceding for them ( Genesis 18:27-33). It made all the difference.

We need Your help Lord to respond and relate to other people. To check on our own hearts and want the best for others,

In Jesus name we pray.

Worship Saturday 10th January 202

Jesus take me as I am.
I can come no other way.
Take me deeper into You.
Make my flesh life melt away.
Make me like a precious stone,
Crystal clear and finely honed,
Life of Jesus shining through,
Giving glory back to you.

Lyrics: Dave Bryant