Upper Thames Missionary Church

Where Does God stand with us when it comes to suffering? We know that God did suffer when His son died on the cross. Suffering comes to us involuntary but we can be assured everything is in Gods hands.

God is not more tolerant than He use to be. He is unchanging, ruling with judgement and grace.

God reveals His nature to us through His Word. When we bring consumerism into the church it becomes a real problem. He is a God who hides and seeks.

Pastor Ralph shared the first sermon on the series "Lies About God." The word "God" has become a canvas on whatever we want Him to be painted as not Who the word of God says He is. We need to be studying the Word and digging into it to know who God truly is and what He says about Himself.

Pastor Ralph asked the question on what kind of King was Jesus? Three of the words he used to describe Jesus was righteous,victorious and gentle.

True commitment ti Jesus means that everything must be put in check.We need to ask ourselves are we prepared to pay that price that might come with being fully committed to Christ?

The Church- Who we are, What we do and How to do it today. The church is learning to reach the lost by adjusting the method not the message.

This weeks sermon was focused on the commandment of honouring our parents. What does it not mean to honour and what does it mean to honour? Do you see your parents as Christ sees them?

As parents we were created to be Gods agents a a blessing to our children. Pastor Ralph explained what a blessing is, how we communicate blessings and then how to affirm your child.

Pastor Nathan preached a powerful sermon on forgiveness. When we do not forgive each other then God cannot forgive you Matthew 18:35. There is a process in forgiving one another but it is an imperative process.

Pastor Ralph shared 4 imperatives that were addresses from the book of Nehemiah that we must implement when the enemy opposes us. These imperatives are shared in this weeks sermon.

Pastor Nathan finished a series in Christian Ed. on how to read the Bible. This past Sunday he offered a question and answer time to wrap up this series.

This week Pastor Ralph encouraged parents to not stop praying for their children. he gave 5 points on how to pray for the prodigal child. His scripture was based out of Matthew and the Canaanite women praying for her child.

Pastor Ralph gave us 3 tests and 5 imperatives on being aware of the enemy attack within our homes. We need to fight for our families and this sermon will challenge you to do so.

Pastor Nathan asked the question "What is more important, Grace or Cash"? We look to money to bring us security and comfort and we have turned our backs on God, the One who holds everything in His hands and is in control. You will be challenged to take a deep look on where you have put your priority.

Pastor Nathan is giving a overview on the book of Revelation to our adult Cross Training Class.

This message touched on points in how we can do better as families. We need to admit to the sin in our own lives and confess it. Then we need to commit to moving forward by resolving the issues that are holding us back.

This Sunday pastor Ralph gave us 6 points that are a good foundation for marriages. He also touched base on what is to be a godly father. There is an attack on the family home today, we are being reminded to go back to the scriptures and see what Gods view and design for the home is.

Pastor Ralph spoke on the vital role a mother and wife's calling is to her husband and family. its is a divine calling and mothering is a source of self esteem. Mothering is an opportunity for service . It is a challenging and rewarding responsibility.

Pastor Ralph started a 4 Part sermon series called "Chosen." We will be looking at the life of Mary. Just as God chose Mary and called her out we were asked the question, "are we willing to be refined and shaped into a chosen vessel for Him?"