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Saturday 8th February 2025

“Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the Israelites swear an oath. He had said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up with you from this place.” Exodus 13:19

“Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea, directly opposite Baal Zephon, 3 Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ 4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will pursue them. But I will gain glory for myself through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.” So the Israelites did this.” Exodus 14:1-4

Lord God,

Joseph knew You, God would take your people back to their own land – that’s why he assured them by asking them to take his bones with them. Not because he wanted to be buried there but that they would know it would happen! Joseph trusted You for the long run, Lord, grow our faith.

The Israelites must have been a little confused when they turned back to make camp. They could not see what You see Lord. Then they would have been terrified and worried all night about crossing the Red Sea with all their belongings and children. Deep or muddy shallow. We cannot always see what people are really feeling. We cannot know all that You, God are doing in peoples lives around us and what effect we are having on them. Jesus said we should be like a light on a stand, giving light to everyone all around (Matthew 5:15). Not just those we like . . . In other words letting our good deeds shine out for all to see. It is not always our business to know – in case it starts us thinking how good we are!

When it seems the enemy is getting close and those times we seem to be in a hard place, help us to see we may be close to a breakthrough. And You, God dealing with our enemies. Help us stand firm, stay faithful, and shine.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Saturday 8th February 2025
I rediscovered this recently and only recognised it at the chorus. Fabulous lyrics and worship.

We’re pilgrims on the journey of the narrow road
And those who’ve gone before us line the way
Cheering on the faithful, encouraging the weary
Their lives, a stirring testament to God’s sustaining grace

Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses
Let us run the race, not only for the prize
But as those who’ve gone before us
Let us leave to those behind us the heritage of faithfulness
Passed on through godly lives

Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful
May the fire of our devotion light their way
May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe
And the lives we live inspire them to obey
Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful

After all our hopes and dreams have come and gone
And our children sift through all we’ve left behind
May the clues that they discover and the memories they uncover
Become the light that leads them to the road we each must find

Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful
May the fire of our devotion light their way
May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe
And the lives we live inspire them to obey

Lyrics: Steve Green


Friday 7th February 2025

“The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. “For otherwise,” they said, “we will all die!” 34 So the people took their dough before the yeast was added, and carried it on their shoulders in kneading troughs wrapped in clothing. 35 The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing. 36 The Lord had made the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the people, and they gave them what they asked for; so they plundered the Egyptians.” Exodus 12:35,36 NIV

“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt ready for battle.” Exodus 13:17,18 NIV

Father God,

Change can be a challenge even when we know it has to come or we want it to come. To hit the road and live hand to mouth, not even having time to add yeast and make bread! And they left family homes where they had put down roots even if they had been worked hard. Places where loved ones had been born and died. That’s change alright! But the Lord blessed them and Egyptian neighbours provided them with wealth and clothes! How often You bless us amid difficulties with exactly what we will need. We don’t always see it at the time.

And as they went – following Moses. Those who knew the layout of the land from grazing the sheep and goats, may have wondered why they were going on a roundabout route. God knew what was ahead and knew sometimes detours are the best. Not really detours at all. And even though it says the Israelites went out ready for battle, God knew they were not. And the long way may have looked like a watery dead end but it was not to You, God. You made a way. Thank you that we can see You in our own lives. In the detours and making a way where none seems possible. We are learning to trust Your leading even when we do not see the sense of it!

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 7th February 2025.
Absolutely had to be this song.

God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way

Repeat Chorus

By a roadway in the wilderness, He’ll lead me
Rivers in the desert will I see
Heaven and earth will fade but His Word will still remain
And He will do something new today

Oh, God will make a way
Where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see
He will make a way for me
He will be my guide
Hold me closely to His side
With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way

With love and strength for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way
Yes, he will, he will make a way for you

Lyrics: Don Moen



Thursday 6th February 2025

“For I will pass through the land of Egypt on that night, and will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the Lord. 13 Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.14 ‘So this day shall be to you a memorial; and you shall keep it as a feast to the Lord throughout your generations. You shall keep it as a feast by an everlasting ordinance.'” Exodus 12:12-14 NKJV

God of plagues and miracles,

Blood has been at the centre of our relationship with you. You had to kill animals to cover Adam and Eve when they sinned and knew they were naked. Here much blood was spilled before Pharaohs heart softened and he let Moses people go, Even the blood of his own grown up first born son. Many, many animals were also slaughtered in the days to come to atone for sin until Jesus. Then the most precious blood was shed, On the cross. Your first born. And no more was necessary.

They were to remember this night not just for its own sake but in order to understand the next Passover which was for the whole world. Fulfilling the promise that through Abraham all nations would be blessed. It is not just a memorial to them gaining their freedom from slavery and their journey to the promised land but that blood had to be shed and was used to mark who would be protected.

We cannot prettify Easter. It is about Your Son shedding his blood for us. And His blood is the only thing that protects us from sin and death. Thank you for the gift of Your Son, and His shed blood, His obedience on the cross and our life through Him.

In Jesus name we pray ,Amen.

Worship Thursday 6th February 2025

Here is love, vast as the ocean,
Loving-kindness as the flood;
When the Prince of Life, my ransom,
Shed for me his precious blood.
Who his love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing his praise?
He shall never be forgotten,
Through Heav’n’s everlasting days

On the mount of crucifixion,
Fountains opened deep and wide,
Through the flood-gates of God’s mercy,
Flowed the vast and gracious tide;
Grace and love, like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above,
And God’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.

Repeat both verses . . .

Grace and love, like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above,
And God’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.

Lyrics: William Rees
Translator: William Edwards (From Welsh)