The United Church Ashford Podcast
Providing a thought for the week for members of the South Kent Methodist circuit.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
In today’s podcast, Christine Slater reads John 10: 11 – 18 “I am the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep”. The Reflection is by the Revd. Kevin Taylor, “What’s so special about shepherds?” he asks. We sing a song based on Psalm 23, by Stuart Townend, number 481 in Singing the Faith and “The King of Love My Shepherd is” - number 479.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In this episode Dave is joined by Revd Gill Songer as we discuss Jesus' appearance to his disciples and how we would respond to him appearing to us today. Our reading is taken from Luke 24: 36 - 53 and read by Paul. We join in singing the hymns The Servant King (272), Christ Triumphant (319), I will speak out (702) and Amazing Grace (440)
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by Roy Hollands.
The Bible readings are John 20:19-31 & Acts 5:27-32, and both are read by Jane Burnham.
The opening prayer & confession is based on Psalm 92:1-6,8,12-15.The following Bible texts are also referenced:1 John 1:9Jeremiah 33:11
The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:Dear Lord and Father of mankind (StF 495)All I once held dear (Knowing You Jesus) (StF 489)
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Our Podcast for Easter Sunday is introduced by Lisa. Richard reads to us from Mark 16 and Revd. Helen Hollands brings us our reflection. Our hymns can all be found in Singing the Faith. Christ is Alive (297), Low in the grave he lay (305) and Thine be the Glory (313). We wish you all a Blessed Easter.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
In this short act of worship for Holy Saturday, introduced by Hugh Burnham, Jane Burnham reads, Psalm 31: 9-15, 21-24, and Tom Lewis gives the reflection. We sing “Faithful One, so unchanging.” Which is in Singing the Faith number 628.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Our podcast for Good Friday is introduced by Lisa with a reflection from Revd. Kevin Taylor. Our reading is from John 18:1 – 19:42, and we listen to STF 272 ‘The Servant King’.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
John 13: 1 – 17 and 31b – 35
Our devotions for Maundy Thursday are led by Hugh Burnham with a reflection by Revd. Gill Songer. “It’s foot washing time again ...”. The song is “Jesu, Jesu”, number 249 in Singing the Faith.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Our Podcast today is introduced by Lisa. Jeremy reads to us from John 13:21-32 and our reflection on the role of Judas is by one of our local preachers, Maureen Burnham. We listen to the song ‘Hallelujah, my father, for giving us your son’ (number 152 in Songs of Fellowship) as we continue our journey through Holy Week.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Our second Holy Week podcast is introduced by Hugh Burnham. Sophie Carnaby considers John chapter 12:20 – 36, we listen to a poem by George Herbert and sing “Will you use your voice”, Singing the Faith 662.
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
The whole of Mark’s Gospel, read by 31 people from around the South Kent Methodist Circuit. Thanks to all the readers who contributed recordings, to Lisa Cooper, who’s organizational skill made the project possible and to Hugh Burnham for putting it all together.