I wrote a post on I think it was the doxa blog and also the doxa myspace page talking about how much I love church, and the family/social warmth it provides.
Well this past week I have been eagerly anticipating Sunday. (Not saying "Sunday's are the only day i dedicate to God and the only day that builds me up") But I just enjoy seeing everyone, and being amongst them..
This evening's service, was unlike any service we have ever had. The sermon was 5 minutes, and then a 5 minute video was shown. But before the sermon began, a South African woman from the church got up to briefly talk about her 1 and a half years here and where she is off to.
She voiced exactly what I have been trying to get across in blog posts, about church, and she said it so beautifully. She said it is a privilege to come to church (when others are persecuted).. We can come together and feel like we are home in glory, together as a family of believers. The warmth and love just welcomes people in and they don't feel outcasted, and that is vital in churches; especially in England..
In a society that is becoming less and less a church going one. In the off chance that someone enters, they want to feel welcome, warm, loved, and immediately part of this equilibrium.
I guess I shouldn't focus too much on church itself, but rather on the founder and perfecter of our faith, but I thank Him, for the people at the church at Bradfield & Rougham, and to what they bring and offer to the church..
Josh S
Sunday :D
By Josh Stannard on Sunday, August 30, 2009
Filed Under: bradfield and rougham, hillsong hosanna, josh stannard, kenny ross
And Sunday comes around yet again :D.. I lovee it. I've just got ready for church and thought I would post a quick blog..
Primarily to show this video
I love this song and also the way this is played and sung..
But anyway.. It's been a week since James and the Borneo crew went out, and things are pretty different to what they first imagined..
-Seriously hard graft
-Illness
If you happen to stumble upon this page, then remember them in your prayers and their need for energy and health..
I'm off to hear a Kenny Ross Sermon
Have a lovely day
Sitting in the jungle the moment and unbelievably I have internet. Nice!
Borneo is a fantastic place, not doing exactly what I thought we would be doing. But still God is teaching us/me tons of stuff. The work is hard as! However, its a privilege to be here :)
Just been to jessops to drop off a 24 exposure black & white film.. and it cost me 9 POUND.. I was like WAAAAAAHAAT.. (they had better be good :D.. i have pictures from london and helsinki on there)..
I like the beard and just stumbled on these pics today


Welcome
By Josh Stannard on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Filed Under: borneo, bradfield and rougham, doxa clothing, james martin, josh bolt, josh stannard
Hello :)..

