Tag Archives: thanks to God

Happy Anniversary: Something Worth Celebrating

Posted on September 26, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

Twenty five years ago today, the large hall at Orchard Baptist Church was officially opened. The church had grown so much that the original chapel wasn’t large enough to hold everyone on a Sunday and so the decision was made … Continue reading →

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A Reminder that God is Good and that His Light Still Shines

Posted on January 3, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, our Christmas tree has been up for just over a year and during that time, we have added decorations as reminders of some of the many amazing things that God has done. Some of these have involved answered prayers but many … Continue reading →

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It’s Nice to Feel Appreciated

Posted on January 19, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

A few days ago, one of the church members here at Orchard Baptist posted this on our church Facebook page: ‘5 years today since our pastor Graeme Ross was inducted, just want to say how blessed we have been since you and your … Continue reading →

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This Room is Amazing! or The One About Enthusiasm For Life

Posted on January 3, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

My daughter wrote a note for the staff at a hotel that we stayed in recently. It said, ‘This room is AMAZING’. I would have loved to have seen the face of the person who came to clean the room when they … Continue reading →

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The one where my wife left me

Posted on June 19, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My sister-in-law and her family are visiting from New Zealand and Tracey has gone to stay with them in Somerset for a few days. My oldest son who has just finished his GCSE’s and my daughter who we home school … Continue reading →

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