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/2009/prayerful http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/prayerful#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:30:16 +0000 admin http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=191 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/prayerful/feed 0 00:01:01 So what is prayer? More importantly, what would Pathway look like if we were really serious about prayer? Prayer should be exciting - when we ... So what is prayer? More importantly, what would Pathway look like if we were really serious about prayer? Prayer should be exciting - when we find that we are knocking on heaven's door, and the gates are swung open and we are ushered into the throne room of God! But many times our corporate prayer is not like that. There are so many types of prayer, so many different ways that we can express prayer as a group and as individuals - prayer should never be boring. Hard work, maybe, but never boring and commonplace. Pathway is on a journey, and over the next few weeks we will be looking at different aspects of prayer - what the Bible has to say, and what our personal experiences are. It should be an exciting ride. Journeying,Together,,prayerful,church Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/first-friday http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/first-friday#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:31:05 +0000 admin http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=165 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2009/first-friday/feed 0 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/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/running-the-race http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/running-the-race#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:30:05 +0000 admin http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=109 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/running-the-race/feed 0 00:01:01 Heb 12:1 says "Run with endurance the race that God has set before you." Not sure if this was the spur for members of Pathway and ... Heb 12:1 says "Run with endurance the race that God has set before you." Not sure if this was the spur for members of Pathway and Christ Church to enter the Broxtowe "Dry" Triathlon on Thursday 10th July - or for Kev and friends from Nottingham Youth for Christ to join the Novice Triathlon on Sunday 13th July. But they did! The results of the Broxtowe Dry Triathlon are available on the Broxtowe Council website and congratulations - our boys (Thank you, Chuck Norris) were the fastest team overall, and turned in good times (Kev: 17:18; James: 17:30; Ian 17:52; Mark: 18:28) Stop Press: Results from the Erewash Triathlon (subject to confirmation) Emily 1:58:38 Richard Dawson 1:25:something Kev Clark 1:08:22 Journeying,Together,,community,church Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/faith-and-challenge http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/faith-and-challenge#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:44 +0000 Paul Lawlor http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=107 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/faith-and-challenge/feed 0 34:58 Before Paul Lawlor leaves Chilwell to become curate in Warsop, we managed to get him to do one last talk. Continuing our series on ... Before Paul Lawlor leaves Chilwell to become curate in Warsop, we managed to get him to do one last talk. Continuing our series on Paul's letter to the church in Rome, we hear about challenges and faith. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/equality-gods-style http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/equality-gods-style#comments Sun, 25 May 2008 10:20:59 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=106 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/equality-gods-style/feed 0 31:33 Some verses of the Bible are very well known (for example John 3:16) and parts of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome is no ... Some verses of the Bible are very well known (for example John 3:16) and parts of Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome is no exception - but sometimes we need to read on, to get the rest of the verse in context, for example Romans 3:23 - sometimes we stop too soon and miss an important punctuation mark. Everyone - no matter who you are, what you've done, what your background is under the same judgement - but everyone gets the same freedom. Here is a tenuous link to Flanimals! Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/law-and-unity http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/law-and-unity#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 10:30:05 +0000 Chris McBrien http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=105 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/law-and-unity/feed 0 28:35 We probably would not have liked living during the time of the Roman empire - but it was a time of great change, and the ... We probably would not have liked living during the time of the Roman empire - but it was a time of great change, and the early church was finding its feet. Paul, was writing to a church that had both Jew and Gentile people in it - those "under the Law (of Moses)" and those not under the law, and Paul spoke to each group separately ... but his underlying message is that the outward signs of the law are not the issue - as Christians, it is our relationship with the law that is written within us. This is the basis of our unity. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans_4 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans_4#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:30:39 +0000 admin http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=103 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans_4/feed 0 31:46 We can have a relationship with Jesus and it this makes our faith alive. But sometimes we are nearer to Jesus than other times ... We can have a relationship with Jesus and it this makes our faith alive. But sometimes we are nearer to Jesus than other times - it does vary, not static. Do we need to get the excitement back into the relationship? And while we are thinking about that - what about judging other people ? In the letter to the Romans, Paul has something to say about judging and being judged. How does that affect us? If you want to know more about the Alpha course, see the alpha website. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans3 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans3#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:30:36 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=101 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans3/feed 0 34:17 A major part of the first part of Paul's letter to the church in Rome is about how truth is obscured by something that is ... A major part of the first part of Paul's letter to the church in Rome is about how truth is obscured by something that is not the truth. Romans 1:18-32 sets the scene. Do we get comfortable with this - how can we tell the difference? Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans2#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:30:57 +0000 Richard Dawson http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/?p=100 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/romans2/feed 0 22:47 Continuing our series on Romans Richard looks at the first section of Paul's letter in Romans 1:8-17. Continuing our series on Romans Richard looks at the first section of Paul's letter in Romans 1:8-17. Journeying,Together,,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/2008/roadahead http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/roadahead#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:30:09 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/roadahead http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2008/roadahead/feed 0 22:29 A new year, we have been in the Pearson Avenue building for a year now - but changes may be afoot. Kev outlines some of the ... A new year, we have been in the Pearson Avenue building for a year now - but changes may be afoot. Kev outlines some of the things that may be happening over the next eighteen months - and looks back at the time the Israelites were wandering in the desert. The road was unclear - and looked like they were lost in the desert ... but God had a plan... Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/plans3 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/plans3#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:30:37 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/plans3 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/plans3/feed 0 35:08 God tells us that He has plans for us, plans to prosper us, and plans that will not cause us harm. What does this mean for ... God tells us that He has plans for us, plans to prosper us, and plans that will not cause us harm. What does this mean for us - here and now - in our Journey together and as individuals? Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/race-for-life http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/race-for-life#comments Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:06:19 +0000 Binky Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/race-for-life http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/race-for-life/feed 0 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u223 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u223#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2007 10:30:43 +0000 Sarah Davis http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u223 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u223/feed 0 20:53 A glimpse of heaven I don't know if Bono is talking about heaven in his song "Where the streets have no name" - but there is ... A glimpse of heaven I don't know if Bono is talking about heaven in his song "Where the streets have no name" - but there is a longing to be free from the things that hold us ... for an end to the poison in this world ... for a love that is complete. Book: The Lord and His Prayer Author: Tom Wright ISBN: 0281050244 Publisher:Triangle Synopsis from the Amazon website By looking at the Lord's Prayer and its background, this study offers a way of looking at Jesus. Phrase by phrase, Tom Wright demonstrates how understanding the prayer in its original setting can be the starting point for a rekindling of Christian spirituality and the life of prayer. Journeying,Together,,books,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u22_2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u22_2#comments Sun, 27 May 2007 10:30:44 +0000 Chris McBrien http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u22_2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u22_2/feed 0 26:55 The problem is that all of us have messed up to some extent. But Jesus, through his gift of grace, means that we can ... The problem is that all of us have messed up to some extent. But Jesus, through his gift of grace, means that we can be forgiven. What would our neighbourhood be like if we showed the love for our neighbours (and our enemies) that Jesus told us to? The difference would be astounding. Journeying,Together,,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/u221 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u221#comments Sun, 13 May 2007 10:30:14 +0000 Sarah Davis http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u221 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u221/feed 0 18:56 Today we had a special visitor - our newest member born just four days ago! And the sun is shining - it's a beautiful day. ... Today we had a special visitor - our newest member born just four days ago! And the sun is shining - it's a beautiful day. But things come our way - things happen in our world - what do we choose? Do we give up on ourselves and on God and allow negativity to reign? Books: The Battlefield of the Mind Author: Joyce Meyer ISBN: 0446691097 Publisher:Time Warner International A reviewer on Amazon writes: Joyce puts into simple, humourous language the answers to the struggles experienced by many Christians as we attempt to 'renew our minds' with the Word of God. She speaks in a simple and straightforward manner, identifying with those of us who have problems and sharing with us her own experience. This book encourages and teaches us how to overcome the mindsets which have held many of us back for far too long. Waking the dead Author: John Eldredge ISBN: 0785261656 Publisher:Nelson Publishers,U.S. Amazon site says: Presents the heart as central to life. Not only is the heart essential; the heart God has ransomed is also good. Building on these foundational truths, Eldredge shows readers why real Christianity is a process of restoration, where the broken parts of our hearts are mended and the captive parts are set free. MusicCeltic Psalms (Eden's Bridge) Journeying,Together,,books,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u213 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u213#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:30:57 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u213 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u213/feed 0 30:29 In Oliver Stone's film Any Given Sunday a football coach (Tony D'Amato, played by Al Pachino) makes an inspirational speech to the team ... Either, we ... In Oliver Stone's film Any Given Sunday a football coach (Tony D'Amato, played by Al Pachino) makes an inspirational speech to the team ... Either, we heal, as a team, or we're gonna crumble inch by inch, play by play till we're finished. We're in hell right now, gentlemen, believe me, and we can stay here or we can fight our way back into the light we can climb outta hell one inch at a time. ... But, you only learn that,when you start losing stuff you find out, life's a game of inches. So is football, because, in either game,life or football,the margin for error is so small. I mean, one half a step too late, or too early, and you dont quite make it, one half second too slow, too fast, you dont quite catch it, the inches we need are everywhere around us , they're in every break of the game, every minute, every second. On this team, we fight for that inch. On this team, we tear ourselves and everyone else around us, to pieces for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch, because we know,when we head up all those inches,thats gonna make the difference, between winning and losing! Between living and dying!! I'll tell you this: in any fight, it's the guy who's willing to die,who's gonna win that inch and I know, if im gonna have any life anymore, it's because I'm still willing to fight and die for that inch because, that's what living is! The six inches in front of your face!! Now, I can't make you do it: you gotta look at the guy next to you, look into his eyes! Now, I think you're gonna see a guy, who will go that inch with you. You're gonna see a guy who will sacrifice himself for this team because he knows, when it comes down to it, you're gonna do the same for him. Thats a team, gentlemen, and, either we heal, NOW, as a team, or we will die as individuals. That's football, guys. Thats all it is. Now, what are you gonna do? 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/u211 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u211#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:30:54 +0000 Phil Stevenson http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u211 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/u211/feed 0 24:36 What is an atomic bomb in our community? What is the thing that causes massive destruction? In Amble, Northumbria, it is a culture ... What is an atomic bomb in our community? What is the thing that causes massive destruction? In Amble, Northumbria, it is a culture that has given up on God and a church that has given up. Maybe 200 people out of a community of 6000 people go to church on Sundays. Romans 2:4 talks about the kindness of God which leads us to repentance. "Kindness" appears about 50 times in the Bible - mainly in the Old Testament. We believe that God has shown us kindness through loving us and accepting us in Jesus and we want to live our lives in a way that shows that kindness to the community. Bonus track! Erica tells us something about their work in Amble. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/whyworship http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/whyworship#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:30:08 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/whyworship http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/whyworship/feed 0 31:27 In this challenging talk, we look at how Worship is not something we do, but very much something we are - every breath we take ... In this challenging talk, we look at how Worship is not something we do, but very much something we are - every breath we take we worship our Creator. What does this mean for our attitude to what we do on Sunday mornings ... or the rest of the week? Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist-2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist-2#comments Sun, 25 Feb 2007 10:30:12 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist-2 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist-2/feed 0 27:45 Bill Hybels, the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church often says "The local church is the hope of the world". What does this ... Bill Hybels, the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church often says "The local church is the hope of the world". What does this mean? What does it mean for Pathway - where the focus is not on the building we occupy? Many cathedrals and stately homes provide mirrors so that you can look at the decorative ceiling without having to strain your necks. But the mirror, even if it is clean and free from imperfections cannot show the entire ceiling - but without looking in the mirror first, you may not realise that the ceiling is worth looking at. In the same way, as Christians, we should be mirrors reflecting Christ - we may be imperfect, limited reflectors, but as people look at us, they should see enough of Christ to want to have a look directly. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:30:13 +0000 Chris McBrien http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/brideofchrist/feed 0 22:27 We are the Bride of Christ. We are the Church. Jesus is the Bridegroom. Bonus activity! Ever been invited to a wedding? What was the best part of it? ... We are the Bride of Christ. We are the Church. Jesus is the Bridegroom. Bonus activity! Ever been invited to a wedding? What was the best part of it? Keith Pentelow invites us to write a thank-you note for our invitation to the wedding. 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/2007/07jan21 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan21#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2007 10:30:37 +0000 Chris McBrien http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan21 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan21/feed 0 18:54 Megacities are places with more than 10 million people - about half the world population live in cities. Some are very affluent, others like ... Megacities are places with more than 10 million people - about half the world population live in cities. Some are very affluent, others like Lagos have a large population of people living in very poor conditions. Jesus says that he is going to prepare a place for us, but how much does it really mean to us? To many of the world's population, there is a hope that the future will be much better than their current conditions, but is our hope where our money is? He said that He would return - if we were to know that he will return tomorow, how much would it really affect us and the way we live? Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/programme-january-to-march-2007 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/programme-january-to-march-2007#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:44:46 +0000 admin http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/programme-january-to-march-2007 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/programme-january-to-march-2007/feed 0 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan14 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan14#comments Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:30:22 +0000 Kev Clark http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan14 http://www.pathwaychilwell.org.uk/2007/07jan14/feed 0 22:11 Over the next three weeks we will be looking at John 14:1-4 where Jesus tells His disciples, and us, not to be troubled but to ... Over the next three weeks we will be looking at John 14:1-4 where Jesus tells His disciples, and us, not to be troubled but to trust Him. The image of a house with many rooms can be used in various ways. One is obviously a description of heaven, but probably not as literally as we sometimes think, but another is a description of Godrsquo;s kingdom right now, here on earth. There are many rooms in Godrsquo;s family home where He wants us to live and the great thing is that He wants us to lsquo;decoratersquo; them in different ways and have some individuality. Just like in your house there are some areas that are more communal, where family members, and sometimes visitors, spend time together and these spaces are more accessible and open to different peoplersquo;s needs. But there are also more private rooms, like bedrooms for example, that are only really used by one or two people and these rooms are more tailored to their needs and tastes. A teenagerrsquo;s bedroom generally looks quite different from mum or dads, it certainly sounds different (and if itrsquo;s a lads room then may even have a, how can we say it, distinctive smell!) Well wersquo;re looking at the kingdom of God in the same way, some areas of church life are supposed to be more open, accessible and public but there are other areas where worship and prayer become more private, intimate affairs, between you and God. This is the way it is supposed to be, the way God designed it to be. This year at Pathway is going to be a time where we focus our outreach into three very specific events, and culminate in a fantastic Christmas celebration where we are hoping, praying for and expecting to see both main rooms of the building full. Although the events through the year will be quite different, they will be similarities in terms of who we are hoping will attend. The aim is to build relationships up over the year through contact at various points and lsquo;build a fringersquo; in terms of membership of Pathway. One of the most successful methods of sharing the gospel in our society and in this age is to keep aiming to lsquo;build the fringe and move the fringersquo;. Journeying,Together,,podcast Pathway Chilwell no No