St. Luke's, Ramsgate

"...[let us not give] up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but [let us encourage] one another - and all the more as you see the day approaching." – (Hebrews 10:25)This Sunday we continue our mini-series on Christian growth and look at the importance of meeting together as a church.

"He will judge between many peoples and will settle disputes for strong nations far and wide. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation nor will they train for war anymore." - (Micah 4:3)How much better if there was no possibility of war? People would not die needlessly, economies would not be damaged and increased resources could be put into improving our world. That is a dream that has existed for centuries and is expressed so powerfully by Isaiah in the verse above. Jesus says, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ Let’s do our bit to pray and work for peace.

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people." - (Ephesians 6:18)This Sunday we look at one of the building blocks of how we grow as Christians: Prayer.

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer” - (Psalm 19:14)This Sunday is an all-age service focussing on the Bible. It is the first in a four-part series on the basics of Christian growth.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever." (Psalm 136:1)As we celebrate 150 years of St. Luke’s, let’s give thanks for God’s goodness in helping many people find love, support and the good news of Jesus Christ over many decades. Let’s praise him for the work and ministry of the people that make up St. Luke’s church and have continued his mission to share the good news in word and deed and let’s rejoice that his love does indeed endure for ever.