What difference does it actually make that God is with us?

In this message, Sue explores the simple but powerful promise that God will never leave us or forsake us.

And asks the question "so what?" - so what difference does that promise make?

We discover the "what" isn't just that someone or anyone is beside us - it's that He is beside us: the God who created us, knows us completely and delights in us, the God who is our rock, refuge, shield, strength and mighty Saviour.

In today’s communion message, we looked at one of the most painful and difficult things Jesus said from the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Is there comfort for us as we hear Jesus shout about his abandonment? And are there lessons we can learn as well?

Sue unpacks Psalm 22 and helps us with a plan for those times when God feels distant and our prayers seem unanswered. She reminds us that lament is not a lack of faith, and encourages us to be honest with God - to direct our cries towards him, not away from him. And she challenges us to preach truth to our feelings and to our future, remembering that even when we feel forsaken, we are never actually alone.

On our final week of the summer holidays, we hear from Ed & Sue as they share some of their stories of faith.

Every story has something that can help us.

Throughout the summer holidays, we're setting aside our usual Sunday morning talks to hear stories from within our congregation.

This week, Clare shares some of her story.

Every journey has moments that shape us.

Throughout the summer holidays, we're setting aside our usual Sunday morning talks to hear stories from within our congregation.

This week, Linda shares some of her story.

Our church family is made up of so many incredible stories.

Throughout the summer holidays, we're setting aside our usual Sunday morning talks to hear stories from within our congregation.

This week, Aaron shares some of his story.

A good story has twists and turns.

Throughout the summer holidays, we're setting aside our usual Sunday morning talks to hear stories from within our congregation.

This week, Sue shares some of her story.

Who doesn't love a good story?

Throughout the summer holidays, we're setting aside our usual Sunday morning talks to hear stories from within our congregation.

This week, it was Graham and Linda's turn.