Hello Readers.

Christ is Risen, He is Risen indeed…hallelujah!

We have just been blessed with an amazing Easter Week. On Palm Sunday we realised there were 2 processions into Jerusalem. From the West came Pontius Pilate exalted high on his chariot, with a huge army, drums & horns, flags and more. From the East came Jesus, sat on a baby donkey, with nothing. The people in Jerusalem were divided; which king should they follow?

There is a parallel for all of us today. The worldly King is all about external show and power. Pride, subjugating and manipulating the crowd for our own gain. The Spiritual King is the complete contrast. Jesus came to draw people’s attention not to Him but His Father, empowering His followers and teaching them for their gain…and His imminent crucifixion.

I know which King I am following…do you? Have you heard about Him? Do you want to meet Him? Please come along 10.30am any Sunday to our small, friendly church.

Easter takes us through the crucifixion and out the other side. After 3 days the tomb really was empty. It was hard even for His disciples, who had lived with Jesus for 3 years, to grasp Jesus literally rose from His grave. Doubting Thomas poked Jesus’ wounds.

And then the penny dropped. The Bible had been saying this would happen for over 1,000 years. Jesus told them it was going to happen, but like many today they just couldn’t grasp this. And it really did.

I’ve met Jesus. I have significant reasons for my Faith in this historical fact. He is always with me and never forsakes me. As I follow my King I experience my purpose, my freedom, and I want to explain to others who asked the same questions I did into my 40^th year.

Drop by Morton New Day this Sunday morning. Don’t wait. The procession does not go on forever!

Be blessed, Pastor Andy.

Thank you Margaret for your love that we all feel at MND. You are very much appreciated xxx

Hello Readers.

After our 3 baptisms in January, a Dedication of a Toddler February, we now have 2 requests for baptisms this April!

Alpha is going well. 11 Attendees. Although have run several, every course gives me new insight into the significant reasons we have for believing in Christ and all that he stands for.

Jeff Taylor was our visiting Guest Speaker from the Baptist Missionary Society (BMS). He made the point of lots of differing hats across the globe, but all the heads are very similar, with similar hopes and fears.

He gave a clear overview of BMS history, starting over 200 years ago, through to their global effective outreach today. Our church is partnered with their incredible works. Please visit their website and watch an enjoyable 2 minute explanatory video at http://www.bmsworldmission.org/

I attended the 3 day East Midlands Baptist Association (EMBA) Minister’s Conference. The theme was ‘Pick up your cross (not your mattress) and follow Jesus’. Obviously the emphasis here is that following Christ takes effort, so let’s work as a team, inspiring each other, and walking close with our Lord.

As we approach Easter we have been exploring the identity of Jesus through the seven ‘I Am’ statements Jesus makes in the book of John. This has taught us 2 key things….

1) Read scripture like a love letter…examine every word.

2) Scripture often has 2 levels; the day to day story along with the huge symbolism helping us to understand more.

So this month the woman at the well was only interested in the bucket of water, which is relevant at the first level. But at the higher level Jesus tells her Joh 4:13  Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, Joh 4:14  but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Please don’t just get through your day at the lower level. You are perfectly loved, have a purpose, and we would love to show you more at our church. Phone or email me anytime for more info J

Be blessed, Pastor Andy.

Judy, and her great friend Cher helping. Blessed!

Win elected to be anointed with oil re medical issues ans gave a beautiful testimony!

Arthur Baptised with Pastor Andy & Derek helping