Sergei Lavrov the Russian foreign minister has provoked outrage in Israel by asserting that Adolf Hitler had “Jewish origins” and that Jews were the worst antisemites. Israel has been operating as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia as it has ties with both sides.… Read More Russia accuses Israel of supporting Kyiv ‘neo-Nazis’
A month of focused fundraising to help those who are in real need this May Dear Ambassadors In May 2014 Meal-a-Day began a fund-raising initiative called “MayWeEat” when for a whole month we focused on raising funds to help those who are really in need. Because of its success, we have run it every year… Read More MayWeEat……….May 2022
The Telegraph, April 28, 2022 Event Vladimir Putin has warned the West that he will use nuclear weapons if any other country intervenes in his war in Ukraine. Speaking to politicians in St Petersburg, the Russian president said that “if anyone sets out to intervene in the current events from the outside and creates unacceptable threats for… Read More Putin threatens nuclear strikes if West intervenes
“God who knows the heart …” Today we read about a conference of a serious nature that took place in Jerusalem among the disciples and other principal brethren; it was about problems that had arisen among the believers. Some of the Pharisees who were now believers in Christ were saying that the Gentiles whom Paul… Read More Today’s thought “God who knows the heart …” (May 05)
Boris Johnson pledges to send more arms during surprise visit to Kyiv The Guardian, April 10, 2022, wrote Boris Johnson has made a surprise trip to Kyiv to meet the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, pledging a major new infusion of British arms and financial aid to help counter the expected deadly new phase in Russia’s military… Read More Pledges to send more military assistance to Ukraine and Russian warnings
“Your prayers … ascended as a memorial” Today in reading Acts 10 we saw how Peter had his eyes opened to realise that non-Jews (Gentiles) had been called to repentance and belief in salvation through Christ. In verse 2 we read of a man named Cornelius – a Centurion who was “a devout man who… Read More Today’s thought “Your prayers … ascended as a memorial” (May 2)
In the readings of yesterday and the day before yesterday we could see how the apostles got themselves in trouble by talking about Jesus and doing wonders in the name of God. In yesterdays reading (Acts 6) we read how the religious leaders called false witnesses to be able to punish those followers of Christ.… Read More Today’s thought “God not living in houses” (April 29)
Acts tells how the numbers of believers in Christ multiplied rapidly. The pouring out of God’s Spirit on the day of Pentecost was being manifested in dramatic ways. Jesus had said he would be with them through the Spirit “that will guide you into all the truth” (see John 16:12-14). So the Apostles are able… Read More Today’s thought “Counted worthy to suffer dishonour” (April 25)
Today’s thought “For if you will be careful to do …” (April 25) Deuteronomy 10-11, Ecclesiastes 4, Acts 1 What do we all need to “be careful to do”? Our quotation is from the words of Moses; his final address to the generation who are about to enter the promised land under Joshua (and we know… Read More Today’s thought “For if you will be careful to do …” (April 25)
(An excerpt from The Gospel of John by John Carter) John’s comment on the miracle guides us to its significance. “This beginning of signs did Jesus, and manifested forth his glory.” Moses was given the signs of the serpent-rod and the leprous hand to show that God was with him; and the giving of the… Read More John’s Gospel – the marriage at Cana
Kingdom Conference which is a discussion based Christadelphian youth conference where young people can come together to ‘speak often one to another’ of the word of God. Camping in a forest in South Wales, at the silver cross scout campsite, Llangyfelach, Swansea, surrounded by nature and friends of like precious faith from around the world,… Read More 2022 Kingdom Conference – Ruth – Redeemed by the Holy One of Israel
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From the Christadelphian Office, Birmingham: For a number of years the Christadelphian Office has been offering an extensive second hand book service. This has benefited the community in two ways. First, it provides an outlet when brothers and sisters are parting with their books, something which often occurs when downsizing or when relatives fall asleep.… Read More Second hand books – Children’s
Faith Alive The first issue of Faith Alive for 2022 is due back from the printers this week and will be distributed shortly thereafter. This issue provides an overview of the lives of thirteen Old Testament kings and queens, preparing the ground to consider Jesus, the true and perfect king, and along the way there… Read More First issue of Faith Alive for 2022 is due back from the printers
April’s issue of The Christadelphian was published on 25 March. This month we conclude Brother Mark Sheppard’s informative and thought-provoking series reviewing the many shepherds of God’s flock, Sister Emily Friedrich considers the blessings of being still and resting in the Lord, and an enquiry is launched into the history of the Forest Oak Ecclesia… Read More 2022 April’s issue of The Christadelphian and The Testimony
The Christadelphian Office £1 book of the month for April is The Captive Conscience by Brother John Botten. We are pleased to promote this book given the importance of its content – the idea of being ‘called up’ for military service might have seemed very distant to most of us until just a few months… Read More Special Offers – ‘The Captive Conscience’
The horrible images we’ve seen from Ukraine have troubled us all. Beyond the agony being felt by all families across Ukraine is our own concern for our brothers, sisters and family members in the country. It is very difficult to get good information on what has happened to our community members in this region, yet… Read More Ukraine update 21 April 2022
For some long time there did not take place meetings in our ecclesia halls. But having lesser restrictions in civil life, we are also opening the ecclesiae spaces to come together again. Though at the moment we still advise to be very careful and to wear a mouth mask when with many people in a… Read More The “New Normal” – When we meet again.
Written By Paul Zilmer Now and then, we come across the word “propitiation” in our reading. Or, depending on your translation, it might be “expiation”. What do these words even mean? Given where we find them, they are clearly important. The English word “propitiation” means appeasement, or an act or sacrifice that appeases. “Expiation” means… Read More Propitiation
Manuscripts were discovered after bro Alan Eyre his death and have been edited by his daughter, sister Jennifer Armond and bro David Welch. The book is entitled ‘A Jamaican Love Story’ and deals with the lives of about 40 notable brethren and sisters in Jamaica since the truth arrived in 1889. It is motivating reading.… Read More A Jamaican Love Story by Alan Eyre
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