http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk Living at the Crossroads Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:25:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 ©Pathway Chilwell eddie.tor@pathwaychilwell.org.uk (Pathway Chilwell) eddie.tor@pathwaychilwell.org.uk(Pathway Chilwell) 1440 Pathway, Chilwell, Nottingham, Church, Fellowship, Fresh Expression, Worship. Sunday teaching from Pathway Chilwell Pathway - ordinary people journeying together. We are a church in Nottingham, UK trying to put worship into practice as engage with the community around us. Pathway Chilwell Pathway Chilwell eddie.tor@pathwaychilwell.org.uk No no http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/content/wp-content/img/pathway_144.jpg http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk 144 144 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/pathway-looking-back-and-forwards http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/pathway-looking-back-and-forwards#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:30:55 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=241 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/pathway-looking-back-and-forwards/feed 0 13:26 Rev Alan Howe looks at Philippians 1 as Pathway comes to the end of the journey. And we celebrate the contribution that Pathway has made ... Rev Alan Howe looks at Philippians 1 as Pathway comes to the end of the journey. And we celebrate the contribution that Pathway has made in peoples lives over the last thirteen years. Journeying,Together Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/a-litany-for-the-future http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/a-litany-for-the-future#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:30:42 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=235 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2010/a-litany-for-the-future/feed 0 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/prayer-confession-and-forgiveness http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/prayer-confession-and-forgiveness#comments Sun, 10 May 2009 10:30:58 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=212 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/prayer-confession-and-forgiveness/feed 0 18:22 1 John 1:5 tells us that God is light and there is no trace of darkness in him. We should walk in the light - ... 1 John 1:5 tells us that God is light and there is no trace of darkness in him. We should walk in the light - be open in the way that we live. podcast,,prayerful,church Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/day-and-hour-unknown http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/day-and-hour-unknown#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:30:28 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=184 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/day-and-hour-unknown/feed 0 13:39 We may be the generation when Jesus returns - the last generation - and God's completion and redemption could happen in our lifetime. Or not. The ... We may be the generation when Jesus returns - the last generation - and God's completion and redemption could happen in our lifetime. Or not. The thing is - we don't know. But we can be sure that the best is yet to come, and we need to be ready for it when it happens. It may be tomorrow. podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/clean-and-unclean http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/clean-and-unclean#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:30:46 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=180 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/clean-and-unclean/feed 0 22:16 What is the real story behind Mark 7:1-23 when Jesus talks about clean and unclean? What is the real story behind Mark 7:1-23 when Jesus talks about clean and unclean? podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/a-lamp-on-a-stand http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/a-lamp-on-a-stand#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:30:48 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=174 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/a-lamp-on-a-stand/feed 0 32:14 As Christians, we are called to be salt and light to the world. Our challenge though is to make sure the light can be ... As Christians, we are called to be salt and light to the world. Our challenge though is to make sure the light can be seen by others. In Mark 4:21-24, we are reminded that you don't light a candle then put a basket over it. For the light of Jesus is to be seen, we need to be where people are - building up relationships and trust of those around us. We do not live in a society where there is a general awareness of God and the teaching of the Bible, and we cannot expect most people to simply turn up to church events. We need to be lights on a stand. Uncategorized Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/who-do-you-think-you-are http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/who-do-you-think-you-are#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:30:17 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=154 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/who-do-you-think-you-are/feed 0 19:03 Matthew 1:12-19 lists part of Jesus' family tree - and tells us something about who he was and his family history, although it tells us ... Matthew 1:12-19 lists part of Jesus' family tree - and tells us something about who he was and his family history, although it tells us very little about Joseph or Mary - key players in the Nativity story. Over the last few months we have been looking at our vision, looking back at where we come from and forward to God's calling and vision: Who are we? What is our DNA - who are we? What is God calling us to be? What do others expect us to be? What say do we have in the future? What we want for the future is primarily to know who He wants us to be and how He plans to transform from what we are into His vision for us? But there are some givens: We are loved ndash; we are valued ndash; we are resourced by all the riches of our Father. We are seeking God among brothers and sisters that love us and want the best for us. We are Christians so we know that by definition the best is yet to come? 2009 will be an important year. We enter it as brothers and sisters we enter it shoulder to shoulder with partners in mission. Ordinary,People,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/build-one-another-up http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/build-one-another-up#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:30:13 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=134 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/build-one-another-up/feed 0 33:51 How do we build one another up? What are our stories? In 1 Thes 5:1-11, Paul reminds us that we belong to the day, ... How do we build one another up? What are our stories? In 1 Thes 5:1-11, Paul reminds us that we belong to the day, not the night. But then he goes on to remind us to continue building one another up, as we have been. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/what-is-pathway http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/what-is-pathway#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:53:24 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=113 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/what-is-pathway/feed 0 00:01:01 In preparation for our vision day in 2006, Rev. Alan Howe the Vicar of Chilwell recorded this interview. In preparation for our vision day in 2006, Rev. Alan Howe the Vicar of Chilwell recorded this interview. Our,stories Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/sacrifice-and-hope http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/sacrifice-and-hope#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:30:42 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=110 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/sacrifice-and-hope/feed 0 00:01:01 There are some people who demonstrate courage and the love for other people by giving up their lives to save others. That's what Jesus ... There are some people who demonstrate courage and the love for other people by giving up their lives to save others. That's what Jesus did for us on the cross - giving up his life to save us and to give us a hope for the future. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/casting-a-vision http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/casting-a-vision#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:30:32 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=104 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/casting-a-vision/feed 0 56:24 What kind of church are we? Encouragements from the past year, a year of building, a year of growth and faith pictures for the future. Alan's talk ... What kind of church are we? Encouragements from the past year, a year of building, a year of growth and faith pictures for the future. Alan's talk from the 2008 Annual Parochial Meeting at Christ Church Chilwell. Parish,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/back-to-the-future http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/back-to-the-future#comments Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:30:43 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/back-to-the-future http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/back-to-the-future/feed 0 25:47 The early church faced a problem that on the face of it was simply finding people to do a job - but what was ... The early church faced a problem that on the face of it was simply finding people to do a job - but what was behind it? And what can we learn for our present time? Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/parish http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/parish#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:00:42 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/parish http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/parish/feed 0 23:11 In this talk, Rev Alan Howe, vicar of Christ Church parish in Chilwell, Nottingham, outlines his vision for becoming a church at large! In this talk, Rev Alan Howe, vicar of Christ Church parish in Chilwell, Nottingham, outlines his vision for becoming a church at large! Parish,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/momentum07 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/momentum07#comments Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:30:14 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/momentum07 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/momentum07/feed 0 29:30 This weekend we launch Momentum 2007. This is our annual review of how we are to fund staffing and mission work within the Parish, ... This weekend we launch Momentum 2007. This is our annual review of how we are to fund staffing and mission work within the Parish, and to provide funding for specific projects that we are undertaking over the next few months. But it would be unreasonable if the I (as the Vicar) ask you to consider increasing the amount of money that you give, if I don't do so myself. So I want to tell you five reasons why I give ... Our,stories,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u222 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u222#comments Sun, 20 May 2007 10:30:35 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u222 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u222/feed 0 25:30 So what is this peace? Freedom from war and strife? Or is it serenity, wellness, wholeness, knowing that you are not abandoned? No amount of wealth ... So what is this peace? Freedom from war and strife? Or is it serenity, wellness, wholeness, knowing that you are not abandoned? No amount of wealth or fame can purchase a gift like that. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u212 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u212#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:30:10 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/sometimes-you-cant-make-it-on-your-own http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u212/feed 0 25:44 How to dismantle an atomic bomb - "Ok so I confess it is the strangest sermon title I have ever been given" says Alan. Metaphorical bombs ... How to dismantle an atomic bomb - "Ok so I confess it is the strangest sermon title I have ever been given" says Alan. Metaphorical bombs strike if anything with even greater impact that the atom bombs used to end the 2nd Wolrd War. Divorce, abuse, Alzheimerrsquo;s, cancer, depression and many more shells have exploded and are exploding all around us. How are we in the name of the God we love and the Lord we serve going to defuse those bombs either to prevent the damage or to bring healing into it? In this Easter season we believe in new life and in resurrection and those things must in some way or other apply to those pains and potential pains. I have ministered in two university cities and in both parishes there was a huge ministry in the vicarage for lonely and homesick students. In one of those parishes a seaside parish another huge proportion of ministry was to lonely elderly people who had moved away from their traditional home to find a dream. Then one partner had died leaving the other lonely and desolate. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan28 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan28#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:30:03 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan28 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan28/feed 0 00:01:01 Wouldnrsquo;t it be great if our heart beat so much with the heart of Jesus that we would meet a need and know what Jesus ... Wouldnrsquo;t it be great if our heart beat so much with the heart of Jesus that we would meet a need and know what Jesus would want us to do and do it without complaining or whinging. That does not mean it wont be scary or risky. But just letrsquo;s remind ourselves of what we believe. We believe that there are many rooms in our fathers house and that there is a room for as many people in Chilwell as we can welcome in and for those of us that trust Christ it means that we show in our lives and actions that we are doing this out of a confidence that one of those rooms is also for us. We believe that Jesus is the way to life and we believe that he wants us to point others to him. We believe that he forever long has given us this place as a base to serve him from. A good base and we praise him for it. As we believe Jesus in all these things lets believe that this year 2007 will be best year of Pathwayrsquo;s ten years. A year of growth in all kinds of ways and a year in which we glorify our master Jesus by doing him the courtesy of believing and trusting him. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/chilwellvision http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/chilwellvision#comments Sun, 05 Nov 2006 09:30:43 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/chilwellvision http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/chilwellvision/feed 0 19:32 Before becoming Vicar of Chilwell, Alan undertook research into churches which had shown growth. Using that research and the research of others to inform his vision ... Before becoming Vicar of Chilwell, Alan undertook research into churches which had shown growth. Using that research and the research of others to inform his vision for Chilwell, Alan presents several models of church and poses questions about the shape of Chilwell as a parish. We could be seen as an affilliated group of pastoral-based congregations - or (and here is a challenge) we could be seen as a church of 400 in a parish of 14000. What are we good at? What are our strengths? How can we share those with other churches? How can we become a resourcing parish? What does it mean anyway? podcast,,vision Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/esther http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/esther#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:30:54 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/index.php/2006/07/esther-woman-of-substance/ http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/esther/feed 0 33:17 Esther - a person who was in the right place at the right time ... let's look at the historical context for the story. Around 479BC ... Esther - a person who was in the right place at the right time ... let's look at the historical context for the story. Around 479BC the remnant of Israel was in captivity. 50 years earlier, 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom were lost to Assyria. Then Babylon conquered Assyria and the remaining two tribes (Southern Kingdom) brought into captivity. The ruling classes, the skilled people, the ones who could read and write, were taken leaving only the workers in Jerusalem. It was a tricky time for Israel - would faith and Jewish identity survive? Brief summary of the story - Esther is brought up by her uncle Mordecai (a court adviser who uncovers a plot against the king), who persuades her to put herself forward when King Xerxes decides he needs a new wife. She gets the job. Meanwhile, Haman, the prime minister decides everyone should bow down to him. Unfortunately for him the Jewish people do not bow down to anyone but God. Haman (egged on by his wife) orders all Jews to be killed, and builds a 75 foot gallows for Mordecai. This could be then end for Israel. However - Mordecai asks Esther to plead their case to Xerces, and taking her life into her hands invites Xerces to a feast. Now (although the book doesn't mention God directly) God is working behind the scenes. Before the feast, Xerces has a bad night and calls for his favourite reading matter "the Xploits of Xerxes" - and opens it at the place where it tells of Mordecai saving the king's life. So when he goes to the feast is is well disposed to listen to what Esther has to say about Haman's plans. Mordecai is made PM, Haman's gallows is tested on Haman and it all ends happily for Esther and the Jewish people - who still celebrate the Feast of Purim. Faith survived because ordinary people like Esther and Mordecai kept "the rumour of God" alive Because of prophets like Ezekiel and faith leaders like Mordecai and willing servants like Esther faith made it through Exile Ezra and Nehemiah could rebuild because Esther was faithful Never underestimate the power of the faithfulness of an ordinary Christian! Est 4:14b ldquo;Who knows? Maybe you were made queen for just such a time as this." Ordinary,People,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/prayer2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/prayer2#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2006 09:30:50 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/prayer2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/prayer2/feed 0 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/young2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/young2#comments Sun, 28 May 2006 09:30:01 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/index.php/2006/06/young2/ http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2006/young2/feed 0 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/no-other-gods http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/no-other-gods#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:30:51 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/index.php/2005/12/no-other-gods/ http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/no-other-gods/feed 0 35:04 The season finale! Having looked at each of the elements that make up the commandments, we look at the covenant that God has established with us. "Do ... The season finale! Having looked at each of the elements that make up the commandments, we look at the covenant that God has established with us. "Do not worship any other gods besides me" - right at the pivot of the commandments. So what is a covenant? A relationship between nations Marriage - an example of a covenant What does He expect of us ? - when we worship, we worship Him - an exclusive relationship. Just,10,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/dont-misuse-gods-name http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/dont-misuse-gods-name#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2005 09:30:29 +0000 Alan Howe http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/index.php/2005/11/dont-misuse-gods-name/ http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2005/dont-misuse-gods-name/feed 0 32:11 It is not an accident that in the old testament the name of the LORD is often written in a special way. A name is more ... It is not an accident that in the old testament the name of the LORD is often written in a special way. A name is more than just a tag to identify someone - in biblical times the name defined the person, in the same way that job roles very often define us today. So who is the "I AM" that Moses encountered? And why YHWH? And what about the new testament - Abba? What's in a name - the warrant and seal of someone reliable Just,10,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No