The United Church Ashford Podcast United Church Ashford

In today’s podcast, Christine Slater reads John 10: 11 – 18 “I am the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep”. The Reflection is by the Revd. Kevin Taylor, “What’s so special about shepherds?” he asks. We sing a song based on Psalm 23, by Stuart Townend, number 481 in Singing the Faith and “The King of Love My Shepherd is”  - number 479. 

In this episode Dave is joined by Revd Gill Songer as we discuss Jesus' appearance to his disciples and how we would respond to him appearing to us today.  Our reading is taken from Luke 24: 36 - 53 and read by Paul.  We join in singing the hymns The Servant King (272), Christ Triumphant (319), I will speak out (702) and Amazing Grace (440)

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by Roy Hollands.
The Bible readings are John 20:19-31 & Acts 5:27-32, and both are read by Jane Burnham.
The opening prayer & confession is based on Psalm 92:1-6,8,12-15.The following Bible texts are also referenced:1 John 1:9Jeremiah 33:11
The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:Dear Lord and Father of mankind (StF 495)All I once held dear (Knowing You Jesus) (StF 489)

Our Podcast for Easter Sunday is introduced by Lisa. Richard reads to us from Mark 16 and Revd. Helen Hollands brings us our reflection. Our hymns can all be found in Singing the Faith. Christ is Alive (297), Low in the grave he lay (305) and Thine be the Glory (313). We wish you all a Blessed Easter.

In this short act of worship for Holy Saturday, introduced by Hugh Burnham, Jane Burnham reads, Psalm 31: 9-15, 21-24, and Tom Lewis gives the reflection. We sing  “Faithful One, so unchanging.” Which is in Singing the Faith number 628.

Our podcast for Good Friday is introduced by Lisa with a reflection from Revd. Kevin Taylor. Our reading is from John 18:1 – 19:42, and we listen to STF 272 ‘The Servant King’.