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Jenny Flannagan launches our Advent series by exploring how Mary might have felt as she waited for Jesus’s ministry to begin. She opens with a powerful monologue from Mary’s perspective.How do we remain faithful to God during those “in-between” times of waiting?Jenny offers three invitations for us to reflect on this Advent:Surrender our plans to GodReach out and connect deeply with othersPonder...

Gaynor encourages us to find God in the season of advent by: preparing, slowing and waiting.Here are Gaynor's simple ways to “practice Advent” this year:Light a candle each evening and spend two minutes in silenceListen to a carol and allow the eternal truth to draw you out of the instantMake an Advent Spotify listPractice daily gratitude by asking where did I see God today?Share a meal slowly...

Andy begins the first of two teaching sessions on the practice of fasting focusing on:Offering ourselves to GodGrowing in holinessAmplifying our prayersStanding with the poor

Cherryl and Rebecca delve deeper into the practice of generosity as we continue our Practising the Way series.

During this Thanksgiving Celebration we heard from 9 different speakers, all telling of God's goodness throughout the year: Bonnie, Exmouth, Kathy and Karen, Hatherleigh, Sim, Isca youth, Kristian, Isca children & families with testimonies from Isca members, John and Adrian. Matt Finn, chair of trustees gave the final word.

Cherryl Hunt introduces the first of two talks on generosity in our Practising the Way series.She reminds us that there is more joy in giving than receiving and we must watch out for greed.Cherryl's challenging talk encourages us to look at our lifestyles choices, holidays, clothes, food, investments - are they ethical?

Karl encourages us to enJOY the Sabbath. He suggests that on Saturday morning we ask God to help us rest, enjoy, worship and delight in Him this Sabbath.

Mark says God loves growth and he wants us to grow in our walk with Him.

Sim challenges us asking: "Do you find it hard to forgive? Do you find yourself keeping track of who wrongs you?"He reminds us that forgiveness isn't something we count - it's something we live.

Audrey reminds us of Jesus' call for us to be have trust and faith just like children. She uses a powerful personal story about her own father caring for her to remind us of how much more our heavenly father loves and cares for us.