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Friday 6 April 2018

What did Paul mean?

This Sunday we are starting a new preaching series looking in detail at the earliest of all the New Testament manuscripts – the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth.

Written barely 25 years after that first Easter Day, it contains fascinating insights into 1 st century church life as well as eternal truths which speak directly into our 21 st century lives.

I am excited that as we get to grips with this letter over the next four months, it will enrich our spiritual lives, equip us to follow Jesus, and challenge and stretch us in using our gifts to build up the church and share the good news of the gospel by how we live, speak and act.

With love in Christ,

Pads

Coming up

Other dates for your diary

And also

Church AGM followed by a 'Bring and Share' Lunch
Sunday 29 April
straight after the morning service

May Fair
Saturday 12 May
Coronation Square. Great opportunity to share a fun day out with the community.

Men's Breakfast
Saturday 2 June at 9.30am
Delicious cooked breakfast and great company. Do tell your neighbour, you know, the one who always lends you his lawn mower...

Dragon's Boat Racing 
Saturday 9 June  -  Pangbourne

St Matthew’s always enters at least one team and this year we hope to do well
again. So please keep the date free and consider any friends, family or col-
leagues whom you might like to invite.


Ladies Morning
Saturday 16 June at 9.30am

More delicious breakfast, uplifting worship and inspiring message. Ladies... take some time for yourselves, make space for a bit of quiet, prayer, and great fellowship.