Category Archives: creative communication

In the Hands of God

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

I love this sculpture of giant hands outside of Woodbridge Quay Church. When I was in the area recently I took this photo of my daughter curled up as a reminder that she is safe on God’s hands. I want her … Continue reading →

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The one about the lighthouse

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

Originally posted on Honest about my faith:
The captain pondered his problem as he tried to keep his boat on course in the storm.  He knew that his ship couldn’t survive much longer at sea in the gale force conditions but…

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A Million Dreams or Making Do?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

In the film ‘The Greatest Showman’, a young Barnum sings the song ‘A Million Dreams’ to Charity. He has a terrible start in life, living in poverty and coping with the death of his father but despite this he sings: … Continue reading →

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The Shock of Finding Snow after we thought that all the Snow had Melted

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

Yesterday my wife and I went for a walk and we were astonished to come across snow. Most of the snow where we live has melted and most of the places we went on our walk were also snow free. … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day Gift ideas from Churches

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

Originally posted on Honest about my faith:
Many churches choose to give gifts to ladies on Mothers Day and this is usually a few flowers or a small plant. These flowers can be very beautiful or a bit wilted depending…

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Jesus is God’s Gift: An all age visual, fun, interactive and creative Christmas talk

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

This fun, visual and creative talk explains how Jesus is God’s gift to the world using a wrapped up present with various items inside of it. As you pull each item out (it’s best done in order) you simply explain … Continue reading →

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Who Have You Invited?: The Parable of the Dinner Party

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Recently I threw a dinner party and love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control all came along. As the last of my invited guests arrived I realized that I had just enough seats for everyone and I … Continue reading →

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Shall we be Friends?

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

Bill had always found it difficult to make friends, especially at school. He didn’t feel very clever and he wasn’t even good at sport, he felt like a nobody and it seemed like everyone treated him that way. Life had … Continue reading →

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Hosanna Prayers: A Creative Prayer approach for Palm Sunday

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

On Palm Sunday, the crowd went wild when Jesus rode into Jerusalem and they shouted Hosanna which means save. Often prayers in church are quiet and calm but Palm Sunday reminds us that a Prayer can be loud, emotional and … Continue reading →

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Flowers for Mothers Day: Creative ideas on the theme of Nurture and Encouragement

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

Mothers day services can be difficult. Many people in church will want to celebrate mothers and family life but many who are there will also find it a painful day. At Orchard Baptist we try to celebrate mothers day whist at … Continue reading →

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