At the outset, I passionately affirm that the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ never changes: ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever’ (Hebrews 13:8). As his followers, we have been commissioned to ‘go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them ! and teaching them to obey everything I (Jesus) have commanded […]
Watch your Appetites!
I was reading an article from the Christian magazine The Briefing recently, when I was stopped short by one particular sentence: “Esau was the one who had sold his birthright and his part in God’s promise. He had been part of God’s covenant people, but he valued his own appetites more.“ Do you know the […]
Gathered AND Scattered
As the new academic year starts this September, so I commence my sixth year at Cambray. It is a good chance to write about the dominant longing I have in view of the past five years, and anticipating the coming years: to become the sort of church that Jesus wants: gathered AND scattered. Herein are […]
August 2013
Download a PDF of the 2013 SUMMER TERM CARD. SUNDAY 4th August 10.30am Holiday Club All-Age Service 6.30pm Boasting in the Cross of Christ (Galatians 6:11-18) with communion during the evening service SUNDAY 11th August 10.30am 9/9: Self-Control (2 Timothy 1:3-14) Tim Welch 6.30pm NEW SERIES: Revival Prayers Revival Prayers: ‘Look Down, Come Down’ (Isaiah […]
July 2013
SUNDAY 7th July CHURCH ANNIVERSARY 10.30am The Hidden Hand of God (Ruth 1:1-22) Guest Speaker: David Tucker 6.30pm Great Expectations (2 Timothy 4:1-8) Guest Speaker: David Tucker with communion during the evening service SUNDAY 14th July 10.30am Guest Speaker 6.30pm Freed to Love (Galatians 5:1-15) Tim Welch SUNDAY 21st July 10.30am 7/9: Faithfulness (1 Thessalonians […]
9-a-day at Cambray
There is something very special about being the gathered Church. Times spent together relating, learning, having fun, relaxing, worshiping praying and so forth are all vital to our health, well-being and effectiveness, spiritually as well as physically. Several research projects even offer evidence that being part of a church family, singing, learning, praying, etc. can […]
June 2013
SUNDAY 2nd June 10.30amGuest Speaker: Paul Griffiths 6.30pmFaith (or) Works? (Galatians 3:1-14)Fred Hugheswith communion during the evening service SUNDAY 9th June 10.30am3/9: Peace (Philippians 4:2-9)Tim Welch 6.30pmJOINT SERVICE at St. Matthew’s ChurchGuest Speaker: Lindsay Brown (IFES) SUNDAY 16th JUNE 10.30am4/9: Patience (James 5:7-20)Tim Welchwith communion during the morning service 6.30pmThe Promise for Prisoners (Galatians 3:15-29)Tim Welch […]
Good News People Cheltenham
Training and encouragement for Christians in Cheltenham for sharing faith in Jesus You are warmly invited to join Good News People CheltenhamStarting at 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of every monthat St Matthew’s Church, Clarence Street, GL50 3PL Dates, topics and speakers… 11th March 2013: Philip the Evanglist: Rt. Revd. John Went 8th April 2013: […]
‘Praise with Africa’ Zambian Choir
‘Praise with Africa’ at Cambray Friday 24 May @ 7.30pm Bringing the vibrant, colourful and traditional sounds of African worship from Zambia to Cheltenham. This is wonderful opportunity to see the: Chililabombwe Praise Choir from Zambia This is an invitation to everyone of all ages to experience the sounds of true African praise and worship […]
Cambray Away Day 2013
Saturday 20th April 2013 at Gorsley Baptist Church ‘Honouring God’ The LORD God says: ‘Those who honour me I will honour’ Speakers: Tim Welch, Dave Collett and friends ! Programme 9.30 onwards Arrival (tea, coffee, pastries being served) 10.15 Worship […]
April 2013
Following our Easter celebrations we resume the Sunday morning sermon series in Isaiah chapters 40-55, and Sunday evenings exploring the final section of Hebrews. SUNDAY 7 April 10.30am Awake! Get clothed with strength (Isaiah 51) Tim Welch 6.30pm Faith works in hard times (Hebrews 11: 1-2, 32-40) Tim Welch with Communion during the evening service […]
Would the Apostle Paul get the Job?
It was a great source of encouragement to me and the leadership team to receive a clear mandate from the recent Cambray Church members’ meeting that we should start the recruitment process for a new Associate/Assistant Pastor. As that discussion showed (and many future debates will confirm!), the task of finding the ‘right’ pastor would […]
Nike Christians at Cambray
Why is the Christian life so tough at times? I admit asking that question frequently regarding myself and others. Whether sensing the ominous pressures of an increasingly secular society confronting Christian beliefs and believers, or the major life circumstances and disappointments that many are going through, or simply the personal battles to live for Jesus […]
The King’s Jubilee
As 2012 draws to a close, I wonder what the abiding memories of this past year will be. Especially when we will recall events and particular individuals who will automatically spring to mind ! The London Olympics – Jessica Ennis; the Tour de France – Bradley Wiggins; the US Open Tennis – Andy Murray; the […]
Would Jesus be on Twitter?
Over past months our staff team have been discussing the effectiveness (or not) of our communication – in and through talks, sermons, this magazine, the website, and other social media. I certainly don’t want to epitomise ‘Father McKenzie, writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear; No one comes near’ (A Beatles […]