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Roots that refresh!

admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:04:56 +0000

Next month, the folk in Charlesworth are hosting a one-off and perhaps unique event called “Roots that Refresh”. It’s a four-day study-course in church history. Our history. The history of churches like ours: Calvinistic - or Particular - Baptist Churches.

History matters?

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:51:06 +0000

Last week I went to the Grace Baptist Assembly. It was sobering to listen to a pastor from Turkey describe the needs of Turkey. We need to ask questions about the past. What went wrong? Why did God send such spiritual famine? History is important.

The Royal Wedding

admin — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:18:35 +0000

I’m writing this a few days before the Royal Wedding. On Friday the 29th of April, Prince William, second in line to the throne, will be united in holy matrimony with Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, at least if everything goes according to plan.

The Bible is in the news!

admin — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:43:00 +0000

2011 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Authorised Version. The BBC has given over a Sunday on radio 4 to readings from the AV. Hundreds of events are planned across the UK, and indeed the world, to mark the anniversary.

God’s plan for 2011

admin — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:16:07 +0000

I wonder how many of you listened to the Queen’s speech broadcast on Christmas Day. Her Majesty reminded us that 2011 would be the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Authorised Version of the Bible.

Heritage Lecture: William Bagshawe

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:53 +0000

The second annual local heritage lecture was held this year at Charlesworth Baptist Chapel on Friday 20th November. Around 40 met to hear Dr Crawford Gribben speak on the "Life of William Bagshawe: Apostle of the Peak".

Forgetting God

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:52:33 +0000

Every year, the Sunday nearest to the 11th of November is designated Remembrance Sunday. This year it falls on November 9th. On that Sunday, at 11 am we’ll stand in silence for two minutes. And in the silence we’ll remember the sufferings and the triumphs of two World Wars. We’ll pay tribute to those who [...]

Evangelical Heritage

admin — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:58:42 +0000

I’m hoping that during these weeks while I’m freed up from preaching, we’ll manage some family outings. Some time back I drew up a list of places around Manchester and the North-West that have some special historical interest for us as evangelical Christians. Some of them I’ve been to already, others I hope we’ll have [...]

Grace Baptist Assembly

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:41:44 +0000

I’ve just posted my booking form for the Grace Baptist Assembly. Hands up those of you know exactly what the Assembly is, or does. No idea? Well, I can’t really blame you. I’ve been going for twenty-five years and I’m still not sure. But I’ll try to make things as clear as I can. I’ll [...]

A book that changed my life!

admin — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:59:59 +0000

As I sit at my desk typing this letter, I have in front of me an austere looking volume bound in grey cloth with a black label on the spine. The gold lettering on the label proclaims the title: Banner of Truth, Vol 1, Issues 1-16. I bought the book a few weeks ago. I [...]