Church Updates
| Aug 2010 World Cup Finals are often a time for the unexpected. In 1966 the world watched incredulously as the little-known footballing nation of North Korea defeated Italy on the way to a quarter final match with Portugal. The crowd of 52,000 at Goodison Park were even more stunned when North Korea went 3-0 up against Portugal in the space of just 24 exhilarating minutes. Could this be an embarrassing exit for one of the tournament favourites? But Portugal star Eusebio and his team performed one of the greatest turnarounds in Cup history to win the game 5-3. For the next 36 years, North Korea’s improbable run made it the most successful team in the history of the World Cup. Israel expected that their long-promised Saviour would ride into Jerusalem as a conqueror and they would be set free from Roman rule. They didn’t expect Him to die on a cross. Then everyone assumed that death had defeated Him as He lay in the tomb. But in the greatest turnaround history has ever known Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Death was the loser; Jesus the victor. When we put our trust in Him we are the beneficiaries - just as God had planned. There is no need to fear our greatest enemy, death, when we put our trust in our greatest champion, Jesus. Kevin Gregory (Ministry Team Member - St James Burton and Holy Trinity Holme) Visit our website: www.stjamesburton.org/sermons to download, or listen to online, various recent sermons, plus other information... If you would like to request prayer for yourself or for anyone else, please contact Paul on 781391. Little Fishes is an activity session for pre-school children (age 0-4). Sessions will typically have a bible-based story followed by a craft activity. It’s free! Snacks for the tiddlers & tea and coffee for the parents/carers. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, term-time only, times: 2.00 - 3.00pm St. James’ Church, Burton. New fishes always welcome, why not come along and see what it’s all about. For more info contact Jo Dugdale: 01524 781928. |
