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Fear in Gaza by Mohammed Omer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

Attacks over the last few days by Israel have killed around 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including a number of young boys who were playing soccer when the tank’s shell landed. As the violence continues, 22-year-old journalist and photographer, … Continue reading →

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Jacob & Esau – Two Brothers at War – a Sermon on Genesis 25:19-34

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

We gather together today in the wake of the terrible terrorist attacks in London – violence that I suspect has left none of us unaffected. Tony Blair said, “They will never succeed in destroying what we hold dear” , and it’s hard … Continue reading →

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The Valley of the Dry Bones – a Sermon on Ezekial 37

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

“The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2He led me all around them; … Continue reading →

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My Dad

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Father Dave

Bruce Leslie Smith 1932-2001Who was he – my dad? He was my dad, but he belonged to many people beyond myself, and to God most of all. What was he – my dad? A teacher, a preacher, a poet – … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message from Father Dave

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Father Dave

Christmas can be a very confusing time, and perhaps most especially when it comes to explaining to our children what it is really supposed to be about. There is such a mixture of secular and religious motifs around at this … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Message from Father Dave

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Father Dave

Christmas can be a very confusing time, and perhaps most especially when it comes to explaining to our children what it is really supposed to be about. There is such a mixture of secular and religious motifs around at this … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Training (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Father Dave

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive … Continue reading →

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