In Week 2 of 'How to Pray' series, Pastor Andy Rattenbury reminds us that prayer isn’t always found in the noise, or the big moments. Sometimes it’s discovered in the pause. In a world that never stops talking, God often speaks in a whisper. If you’re longing for clarity, strength, or direction, it may be time to slow down, be still, and lean into His presence.

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Prayer doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful. This message reminds us that prayer is simply coming to God as a loving Father — with gratitude, honesty, and trust. As we choose to make prayer a priority, we discover that showing up consistently can transform both our relationship with God and the way we live each day.

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God doesn’t call us to comfort—He calls us to movement. In Part Three of The Journey Christmas series, we explore the quiet courage of Mary and Joseph, the bold response of the shepherds, the pursuit of the wise men… and the invitation that some chose to refuse.

What happens when God asks us to trust before we fully understand?
This is a holy adventure—and the question is whether we will say yes.

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Life doesn’t always unfold the way we expect. In this message, The Unexpected Journey, we explore how God remains faithful even when our path leads through valleys. Mary and Joseph were called into an unexpected journey filled with uncertainty, yet God was with them every step of the way.

Jesus Himself walked through pain, rejection, and suffering—experiences that are far more relatable than we often realize. Because of this, He understands our struggles and knows every valley we face.

No matter what you are going through today, you are not alone. Jesus knows your valley, and He walks with you through every season. Be encouraged as you’re reminded that God will never leave you, even on the most unexpected journeys.

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✨ The Beauty in Preparation — Pastor Emily Rattenbury | 7 December

In this inspiring message, Pastor Emily Rattenbury reminds us that preparation positions us for God’s miracles.
Mary prepared with trust, Joseph with obedience, and the shepherds with faith—and each encountered God in extraordinary ways.

There’s a miracle in you.
Don’t lose the wonder.
Don’t settle for the ordinary. 🌟

Be encouraged as you step into the beauty of preparation and open your heart to what God is ready to do.

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In this message, we explore how God’s grace reaches those who have wandered and those who don’t even realise they’re lost. Grace doesn’t just cover us—it comes looking for us and makes a way home.


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In Part 2 of our Light in the Dark series, guest speaker John Smitherham shares a powerful and hope-filled message about breaking free from the grip of darkness. Speaking from deep personal experience, John points us straight to the heart of Jesus and the freedom only He can bring.
If you’ve been walking through a tough season, this is a message you won’t want to miss.

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In the first message of our three-week series “Light in the Darkness,” Pastor Emily Rattenbury invites us to look at darkness in a whole new way. God is not absent in those moments—we discover that He rules over the darkness, His mighty hand is still on us, and even the hardest seasons can shape who we become.

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