Our Regular Updates in 2010
Sunday 29th August 2010
Back inside Merefield again, which is bright and cheerful. Also had the sound system functioning and slide projection working, which does help everyone to feel part of the worship.The hymns and songs were bright and worshipful and there was much sharing of the Lord working in individual lives. Derrick Chamberlain preached this morning on true humility and service, which can be downloaded from the 'Teachings' tab to the right.
Sunday 22nd August 2010
Several of our holiday makers have returned whilst some are still away, but it was an excellent morning with a couple of visitors as we sung our praises to the Lord. There was some testimony, many requests for prayer and news from around the world. Ian spoke on 'Fine Pearls' from Matthew 13, encouraging us to seek all that the Lord wants to shower us with. After the worship ministry continued as people shared and prayed together under the blessing of the Lord.
Todays message will be available on the TEACHINGS tab. My apologies that last weeks is still not available as I corrupted it. I hope to repair the recording and place on the site.
Sunday 8th August 2010
Being in the 'hall next door' and our worship being very basic has not altered the depth and the joy of knowing the very presence of our Lord and Saviour. We had the pleasure of hearing from the Gideons of their work in promoting the bible and Lawrence Baxter returned to preach from Romans 4 of the very real necessity of a personal relationship with God, which is kept fresh day to day. Click on the 'teachings' tab to download.
Sunday 25th July 2010
First week of the school holidays and yet we still had a fairly full gathering and despite still no sound amplification, we worshipped the Lord with all our hearts. We witnessed some stunning testimonies which glorified our Saviour. Ourspeaker this morning was Gordon Taylor, who gave us a dip into the letter to the Philippians showing us that 'To Live is Christ and to Die is gain'.
Sunday 18th July 2010
We welcomed Salomon from Burkina Faso to our Worship this morning. The sound system was not working, but that did not deter us and the singing was strong and the testimonies and prayers were loud as we shared how the Lord has been working inour lives during the week.
Ian introduced Salomon who gave a presentation of the work that was taking place in Burkina Faso and thanked us for enabling them to do so much. He then preached from Matthew 15:21-30 about the Canaanite woman and encouraged us in our faith. 'You Have a Great Faith' is available to download here (we have a backup facility for emergencies).
Sunday 10th July
A 'normal morning' today, but that does not mean that Joy, expectation and the presence of the Holy Spirit was absent. We had an excellent meeting including a special time of sharing. Geoff preached from Acts 3 on a subject which was relevant to most Christians in their 'walk with the Lord'. 'Times of Refreshment' can be downloaded from our TEACHINGS tab
Next Sunday we will welcome Solomon Sawadogo from Burkina Faso to be with us and to preach. There will be 'Open House' at Ian's this Tuesday from 7.30pm where you can meet with Solomon.
Sunday 3rd July
It was good to have David Hoyle with us this weekend, yesterday for the PWMI meeting at Bethesda and today at Merefield for our morning worship. He gave us news of his last visit to the Philippines the wonderful work that is being done there and the thirst for God that exists. He preached from Psalm 55 on how we can be immitators of David in his thirst for holiness.
Listen or download from our TEACHINGS tab
Sunday 27th June
We welcomed friends and relatives of Samantha this morning, who had come to witness her baptism and testimony of faith. We celebrated the joy of new life in the Lord in songs and word before Geoff preached from the book of Esther. He compared the strength of Faith that Esther required in obeying the Lord with that of Samantha and showed how this was available for all who desired it. After Samantha's testimony, we witnessed her baptism and then sung her chosen song, 'Would you be Free' while around the pool before enjoying a time of friendship and refreshments.
Some of us then continued fellowship together in a sunny picnic in Hesketh park.
Sunday 20th June
We were pleased to welcome back Eric Browning this morning, who gave us a very gentle but deep look into the prophet Malachi. It was a lovely morning with plenty of worship and sharing. We just feel that the Lord is really blessing us and we need to remain within His will to ensure that it continues.
We look forward to the visit of David Hoyle in 2 weeks time, both for the PWMI meeting and our Sunday morning worship.
Sunday 6th June
We have had a wonderfull Prophecy Conference with Brian Gemmell of Prophetic Witness Movement International [PWMI] this weekend with lots of visitors, a great time of friendship and some fantastic revelations of the prophecies in the bible. All the teachings from the four sessions are 'on line' now and can be accessed here
Sunday 30th May
We welcomed some more visitors this morning as we sang praises to our Lord and Saviour and listened to passages from the bible. In the sharing we heard of several answers to prayer and requests for further prayer.
Geoff preached from Psalm 137, challenging us on how much we put our understanding into practice. 'Going for Gold' encourages us to aim high in our walk with God and can be downloaded by clicking on the link
Sunday 23rd May
A very special day for Jonathan, Anneke and Stephanie this morning as they prepared for their baptism in the pool. We were pleased to welcome their families and enjoyed a time of fellowship with the Lord. In the time of sharing, Billy was encouraged to give a shortened version of his testimony at Hillsborough before Geoff preached on Psalm 90, the only psalm written by Moses. It showed how Moses knew that the Lord was his dwelling place and why these three people were making this step of faith.
We were privilaged to hear the personal testimony of Jonathan, Anneka and Stephanie before going into the pool to witness the baptisms, which were a delight in themselves.
How joyful was the fellowship afterwards as we shared amongst ourselves.
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Baptism this Sunday
This Sunday 23rd May will be the baptism of three people by full immersion, which is the practice we follow at AEC Do come and join us to stand by these people as they make their public declaration of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, or just to find out all about baptism and what is involved.
See you at 10.30am at Merefield School Hall. [click on links for more information].
Sunday 16th May
Back to a 'normal Sunday' and yet every Sunday seems to be so special. Although different, we are always aware of the Holy Spirit's presence as we sing praises to the 'King of Kings', worship in prayer and bible reading and listen to the preacher 'opening the scriptures' to us.
Today Ian was preaching from Isaiah 1 and 'Come Let Us Reason' may be downloaded by clicking on the TEACHINGS tab to the right.
Sunday 9th May 2010
We welcomed Stuart Lythgoe to preach this morning and he chose Pilots words 'What is Truth' to be the subject of his teaching. He brought secular considerations into his discussion to help us think in a broader context as we 'argue the gospel' with those around us.
Election 2010
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Sunday 2nd May 2010
We had an influx of visitors this morning, perhaps because we had planed baptism' which had to be postponed due to external problems, and they were privilaged to witness God's presence in the worship, testimony and teaching. We had a challenging, joyful time and enjoyed the baptismal cake in the fellowship time afterwards as it would not keep till the correct time. Perhaps we will have another then! Even the babies seemed to enjoy the service.
Geoff preached from 1 John 2 encouraging us to keep close to the lord and can be listened to via the Teachings link
Friday 30th April
After a fantastic weekend with Paul Wilkinson last week, with some excellent teaching on both Saturday and Sunday (see 'download' link), we are going to be blessed with another Celebration this Sunday.
Sunday 18th April 2010
Erin and Aaron, assisted with Rosemary led our vocal worship this morning. Geoff preached from 1 Kings 8 on the redemptive promises of God which can be downloaded by going to the link in the central column.
Sunday 11th April 2010
A few years back Erin and Aaron were on Mission work in South Africa (Ebyown) and made friends with Salvador and Di who are now working amongst the Zulu's at KWAZULU NATAL
. It was good to welcome them this morning to preach and let us know of the work that they are doing. They are a lovely couple who love and serve the Lord with a Zeal, which was the subject of this mornings teaching. 'Zeal of My House' is available for downloading and listening from here
Sunday 4th April 2010
We had an excellent Moriel meeting at Bethesda Chapel yesterday, with a full Chapel and a feast of excellent teaching from Jacob. Recordings of these talks are available here, or on CD by request.
This mornings celebration continued the worship of our Risen Jesus Christ, with enthusiastic vocal worship through song, bible passages and testimony, which comes naturally through our personal relationship with Him.
Geoff preached from 1 Thess 4 on living to please God, which is something we all want to do. 'Voice from Heaven' can be listened to by clicking on the link and downloading.
Sunday 28th March 2010
More visitors again this morning and a great time of worship and news. Geoff preached from Matthew 25 this morning with the awful warning of A Weeping and Gnashing, but it wasn't all gloom as Geoff pointed us towards the hope we have in God's promises for us. Listen by clicking on the link.
This Saturday will see the return of Jacob Prasch for the Spring Moriel Meeting which this time will be in Bethesda Chapel, Aughton Road. Click on the link in the next panel.
Sunday 21st March 2010
We welcomed several visitors this morning who had come to hear our visiting speaker, Alec Passmore who spoke from Daniel 8 on 'War on National Sovereignty'. which can be downloaded by clicking on the link.
It was a very warm and worshipful morning and we were greatly encouraged by the testimonies, news and Alec's message. Our God reigns!
Sunday 14th March 2010
We had some wonderful songs of Praise this morning, followed by a lot of sharing of the Lord's blessings, answered prayer and requests for prayer. The Lord is working faithfully through the fellowship.
Ian preached this morning continueing in the book of Leviticus and gave a dynamic teaching showing us what blessings and truths are revealed by a proper reading of this book. Only His Blood is recommended and can be downloaded by clicking this link
Sunday 7th March 2020
It was a 'Family Service' this morning and it was good to greet a few visitors as well as our regulars. It was a joyful happy time as we talked with the children and helped them to join in with everything that was taking place. Geoff Ellis was our speaker, who gave a talk which not only kept the children interested for 35 minutes, but also kept the adults involved and listening. But this was not entertainment, it was a serious message with a challenge in it which was not ignored. If you want to hear Geoff's message on 2 Peter 2, Chosen People of Light, then click on the link to download and listen.
Sunday 21st February 2010
Another good time of Praise, testimony and sharing this morning before Russ Fairhurst spoke from Matthews parable of the talents. This parable has deeper meanings than just money and to 'Enter into the Joy of your Master', listen to Russ's teaching, by clicking on the link.
Sunday 14th February 2010
It was lovely to greet several visitors this morning, who enjoyed the closeness of fellowship and the spiritual Worship. It was a good time of Praise, Testimony and Sharing, with 'all things working together for good' Geoff was preaching this morning and chose two difficult passages to expand and preach on 'A Vibrant Faith that is Real'. Download the teaching by clicking on the link. Search past teachings by going to the 'Download' link in the next column.
Sunday 7th February 2010
Very few missing this morning and it was good to see Chris and his friend making short visit. As the morning progressed it was very obvious that this was a special morning as the Holy Spirit moved amongst us and with testimonies and prayer for healing we were ready for Ian's inspired teaching from Leviticus 9. In 'The Lord has Commanded' there is humour and some thought provoking comments which will help us in our desire to live Holy Lives honouring to God. Click on the link to download and listen
Sunday 31st January 2010
It was a lovely time of Worship this morning, with a bible readings and prayers from the body of the church which blended together as we heard from the Lord. Geoff preached this morning on the subject of Sowing Generously or Drifting Dangerously and gave an excellent overview of biblical giving which must be heard. click on the link to listen or download.
Sunday 24th January 2010
We welcomed Richard Gibson of CWI to be our preacher today. He is always a valued teacher as he brings a wealth of Jewish understanding to his message and todays was no exception. Do listen to 'Cosmic Hovercraft of Sanctification' by clicking on the link.
Saturdays PWMI message 'Jerusalem the Golden' is also available for listening or downloading.
Sunday 17th January
Derrick Chamberlain was our guest speaker today and gave a very interesting teaching from John 1 'You Will be Called' may be downloaded from here.
Sunday 10th January
With Andrew on the keyboard and Sarah helping with the singing, it was a young line up at front this morning and they did very well for us. Despite the bad weather, there were very few missing this morning and a great time of Worship and Fellowship together. Ian preached from Leviticus and gave aus a real insight into living a Holy Life for God.'Bring Your Offering' is available for download by clicking on the link.
Friday 8th January
I have confirmed that Merefield is accessable and that the Site Manager will be opening on Sunday for our normal Sunday Worship.
Sunday 3rd January
A good 'turn out' for our Dedication Sunday. After our time of Vocal Worship, our Pastor gave a brief review of the past year and focused on where he thought the Lord was leading us, so that we all could pray and seek his guidance. There was a good time of sharing and prayer for needs before Geoff preached from Nehemiah 1. A good thought provoking teaching, 'Let Your Ear be Attentive' can be downloaded by clicking on the link. The Dedication message can also be downloaded from the teachings link.
