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About localpreacherforkliftdriver

I am a Methodist Minister taking up a new appointment in the North Cheshire Circuit, September 2019, with pasoral charge of Tarvin, Kelsall, Rowton, Christleton, Mickle Trafford, Oakmere & Bunburry with Tiverton churches. Views are my own.

The holiday with a difference…

Posted on August 27, 2020 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

During my two weeks off we have had a few days out in Wales and the Lake District walking with Cagney and Lacey. Cagney loved having a swim at Llyn Brenig, Lacey not so much! And a few places more … Continue reading →

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The church is not a building

Posted on July 25, 2020 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

I’ve not blogged for some time, but I have lots of questions running through my head. This is a bit of a splurge of thoughts that keep running into each other at the moment, I thought writing them down might … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith – Stay to make changes happen….

Posted on February 27, 2019 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

There was a time in my early 20’s that I considered leaving the British Methodist Church. It was a time, that as a young adult I felt that my plea and the plea from others my age in our circuit … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Highlights of Rhodes (part 4): Elafos Hotel

Posted on August 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

We went up and up and up into the mountains to Elafos Hotel before heading back to the south coast to our hotel. There was a traditional tavern Elafaki (The young Deer) alongside the hotel’s main building and a church … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Highlights of Rhodes (part 3): Lunch and Church Visit

Posted on August 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

We stopped in a lovely small village. Lunch was a three course meal! I’m glad we took a packed lunch as it was too hot to eat so much food. We wandered through the village and found the church we … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Highlights of Rhodes (part 2): Filerimos Monastery and Cross

Posted on August 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

We can’t go to Rhodes and not go to a monastery or church. This trip took us to both! Next stop up in the mountains in a small village for lunch and a visit to a church.

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Road Trip – Highlights of Rhodes (part 1): Kallithea Springs

Posted on August 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

This year we decided to push the boat out and go on two trips while we were on holiday. The first was a boat trip around the southern part of the island stopping in Lindos Bay and several others places … Continue reading →

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Flight to Rhodes

Posted on August 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

I consider myself fortunate that I enjoy flying, particularly as I’m often with a certain person who doesn’t. I have no fear of being that high, or fear the plane will fall – my fear is not being able to … Continue reading →

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Christian Art and the Bible – Mark 9: 2-13

Posted on February 24, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

The Transfiguration2 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3 and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one[a] on … Continue reading →

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Christian Art and the Bible – Mark 7: 24-30

Posted on February 10, 2018 by localpreacherforkliftdriver

Mark 7:24-30 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Syrophoenician Woman’s Faith 24 From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he … Continue reading →

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