As well as being the title of a book by Josh McDowell, this statement is very relevant for those of us who have been doing the Alpha course at the Vine Community Church. In our second session we learnt from a barrister, Nicky Gumbel, how we can trust the documents that make up the New Testament as reliable accounts of historical events that took place around 2000 years ago. Nicky pointed to sources outside the…

It’s Sunday and the Vine Church is gathering for its Morning Meeting. Some people come very early, because there are always things to be prepared. So the musicians arrive early to practice; the teachers come to lay out stuff ready for the children; the ‘hospitality people’ get everything ready to serve tea and coffee, at the end of the meeting. Gradually people arrive. Some of us come with wheelchairs, walking sticks and walkers; so we…

Over this last year we have reflected on the various times and seasons. Spring, Summer, Autumn and now we are in Winter! Littleport is now surrounded by fields that have been harvested: some already planted and the first green shoots showing signs of life for a New Year, the earth looking forward and waiting for the rain,sun and heat to go through another season At the Vine , in October ,we as one local newspaper…