As Jesus was recorded as saying by his follower John, God is a Spirit and those who worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth. This statement is at the heart of our Spiritualist philosophy. And as Paul stated some years later after Jesus had been killed by the Roman occupiers of his country, Israel, we are all spirit beings here in the physical body. What is more, Paul also reiterated that there…
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Following on from my message in the last Littleport Life, I’m pleased to report that a great time was had by all at our two open weekends. Teddies & the Tower went very well with all teddies descending in either a ‘plane or a hot air balloon. And our very first Pet Service was huge fun with the dogs, the cat, the guinea pig, the tortoise and the bull… yes, a bull called Shaun who…
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Last time in Littleport Life we reflected on “The Times & The seasons”. It is good to understand that behind them is something/someone who makes them happen! If it was left to us we would all have our different ideas and would probably end up getting it wrong anyway but as we reflect on nature around us, it all comes together in perfect harmony which means it is organised. It just does not happen on…
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Boundless Did you know that The Salvation Army is in 136 countries round the world? Also did you know that from 1st July to 5th July this year, The Salvation Army celebrated 150 years of ministry and mission. Yes, The Salvation Army worldwide has been in existence for 150 years and in Littleport it has been here for 127 years. The big celebration took place at the 02 Arena in London and thousands of Salvationists…
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It was a fine balmy evening and the bells of St George’s were being rung to celebrate St George’s Day when someone heard a distinct knocking sound………”that shouldn’t be happening” – so they investigated. And the news is not good. The bells which were last re-hung about 100 years ago now have so much wear in the headstocks (where they swing) that they all need repairing. As they have to be removed to do the…
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Modern Spiritualism as a movement, a way of life, and as a religious belief and denomination, was not founded by any single charismatic individual. It sprang to life in the turbulent times of the mid 19th century because three young girls and their mother not only heard noises in the night in their rented cottage but were prompted to fearlessly find out what and why this was happening and ultimately who was doing it. This…
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This summer quarter, our founder and Primus, who also happens to be an author and journalist in her working life, currently editor of this community magazine, has written a few words for us about our Spirit driven healing ministry. Offering up our prayers for this to take place, we channel our healing, from Spirit through our spirit indwelling in our physical body, to the spirit of the sufferer, in order to give relief and comfort…
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Just recently our dog Rosie had to have her front left leg amputated due to bone cancer. It is amazing how well she is adapting to getting around on three legs. We are hoping that the cancer won’t spread to other parts of her body but for the present she is well and has got her bounce back albeit on three legs and not four. I have had pets for most of my life including…
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The Game of Life… What makes a good friend? What would you do to get £1million? Which is the first book of the bible? Is it ever OK to tell a lie? Of the following, are any/all in the bible? A dragon, a talking donkey, a sparrow. These and many questions like them are asked whilst playing “The Game of Life”. Let me explain. The GOL is aimed at 10- 13 year olds and involves…
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The Times and The Seasons Driving through the fens this week and looking at the activity on the land, I was caused once again to think that the times and seasons are defined by the movements of the master clock in the sky. Having lived for the last fifteen years in this area, the order in which things happen it never ceases to amaze me. We have seed time, growing time, harvest time all orchestrated…
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