Church Updates
| Jul 2010 What do Paris in 1998, Rio de Janeiro in 2002 and Rome in 2006 have in common? Of course, they were all places of wild celebrations as their national teams lifted the World Cup. Parties lasted long into the night following the Final, and convoys of cars with horns blaring drove around the cities, flags waving in adulation of their team. In 1998 the President of France conferred one of the country’s highest civilian awards - the Legion of Honour - on the French football team. He said their victory had brought immense happiness and shown that France could be a winning nation. Wherever they went they were feted as heroes. It is right to appreciate the achievements of our football teams, sportsmen, our family and our nations. Yet there is a dividing line that we must be careful not to cross. The Bible tells us that God made us to be in relationship with Him and that we should worship Him as our Creator. In Exodus 20:3 God instructed, “You must not have any other god but Me.” Enthusiasm at a football match and pride in one’s nation are good things. Yet we need to make sure that our worship is given only to God and that we don’t make the mistake of putting other things in His place. Kevin Gregory (Ministry Team Member - St James Burton and Holy Trinity Holme) Visit our website: www.stjamesburton.org/sermons to download, or listen to online, various recent sermons, plus other information... If you would like to request prayer for yourself or for anyone else, please contact Paul on 781391. Little Fishes is an activity session for pre-school children (age 0-4). Sessions will typically have a bible-based story followed by a craft activity. It’s free! Snacks for the tiddlers & tea and coffee for the parents/carers. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, term-time only, times: 2.00 - 3.00pm St. James’ Church, Burton. New fishes always welcome, why not come along and see what it’s all about. For more info contact Jo Dugdale: 01524 781928. |
