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Reflection for May 19th 2013

Mervyn posts a reflection each week on Sunday at 6am for the following week.  You are welcome to join in the reflection, and he welcomes comments.
This is the day of.. read more

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Reflection for April 28th 2013

Mervyn posts a reflection each week on Sunday at 6am for the following week.  You are welcome to join in the reflection, and he welcomes comments.
I’ve been thinking about tribalism.. read more

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GiFO Appeal (Giving to Funds for Others)

Posted on March 21st, 2013 · Posted in Baildon news, Groups for adults, International, Mission, National

“GIVING TO FUNDS FOR OTHERS” (“GIFO”) APPEALS

Baildon Methodist Church supports a number of external charities each year. From 1st September 2012, 12 external charities will be supported, 1 per month.

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Lectionary Reflection for February 24th 2013

In Philippians, 3:17-19, Paul warns his readers to avoid the easy life of those around, whose only pleasure is in satisfying their appetites.  After 20 years or so on the.. read more

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Traidcraft at Baildon Methodist Church

Posted on February 12th, 2013 · Posted in Baildon news, Groups for adults, Health and Hobbies, International, Mission

Traidcraft fights poverty through trade, helping people in developing countries to transform their lives.
Established in 1979 as a Christian response to poverty, Traidcraft are the UK’s leading fair-trade organisation.  They.. read more

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Lectionary Reflection for February 17th 2013

Paul patiently explains that the scriptures are not to be used as a pattern for living, in Romans 10:4-13, as he does many times throughout his letters.  We used to.. read more

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Lectionary Reflection for February 3rd 2013

Paul talks about love to the Corinthians in his first letter (13:1-13) saying that, whatever he does, without love he is bankrupt.  His vision of love is stirring, inspirational, and.. read more

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Lectionary Reflection for January 27th 2013

In his first letter to Corinthians, chapter 12, Paul encourages his readers to consider the wonderful variety of talents that they have.  He encourages them to consider themselves part of.. read more

Lectionary Reflection for December 30th 2012

In Galatians 3:28-4:7, Paul introduces us to the idea of being heirs to God’s kingdom:  the Earth, the Heavens, all people everywhere.  He contrasts this with the state of slavery,.. read more

Lectionary Reflection for December 16th 2012

Isaiah 11 is reminding people that their individual woes are not as important as the future of their people.  The writer tries to get readers to consider themselves to be.. read more