The Bethel - Old Trafford Christadelphian Church Unknown

A new year brings many things - one of which is the lists of resolutions and changes we hope to make in our lives. Malcolm eases us into 2024 with the challenge to make a list of our convictions for the new year - what are your permanent truths that guide your life? Malcolm shares 5 of his to serve as inspiration for us and our year ahead.

Jess Tasker gives us a personal perspective on life as a Christian, her faith and spiritual journey over the lockdown and following years as progressed through university and the impact of living in a new city, away from her family and the church family she has grown up with.

Jay Blades and his team of restorers put their individual talents to work to take precious heirlooms and beaten-up treasures and restore them to new life. This morning Andrew guides our thoughts about how, post-lockdown, we can be restored to something greater - as disciples, as a family, as children of God.

Leading us through some life lessons in community and perseverance, Jo brings us to the last few days of Jesus’ life before the cross, and how it might have felt to be there. How did the disciples keep going? Peter has his struggles but Jesus reassures us he is always there, he offers us forgiveness, a fresh start and healing.

Malcolm delivers another poetic encouragement about life and death, rest and restlessness, seeking and finding, futility and fulfilment. When we’re burdened and downtrodden, Malcolm suggests that all we need to is remember that we are loved.

The parable of the persistent widow - or in some versions, the parable of the unjust judge - is a short, sharp lesson in God’s infinite mercy. We have a teaching here to never give up on something we’re praying for if we know it to be good, just and to God’s glory. Colin studiously delivers an important lesson in discipleship.