The United Church Ashford Podcast

Sunday 2nd October 2022

Dave is joined by Revd Paul Dean this morning as we explore the harvest of our faith through the reading of Luke 17.  We pray that our faith may, like the mustard seed, flourish and grow and that the fruits of our faith may be harvested by God when the time is right.  We listen to hymns sung by the National Methodist Choir of GB, Victoria Methodists from Bristol and Joy and Ruth Everingham.

Devotions for 25th September 2022

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Rev. Malcolm Peach. The Bible reading is Luke 16:19-31, and it is read by Liz Talbot. The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:In the Lord I'll ever be thankful (StF 776)All glory, laud and honour (StF 262)

Devotions for Sunday 18th September 2022

This Sunday’s podcast is presented by Lisa Cooper and Stewart French reads John 7: 14-36. The reflection is by the Revd. Gill Songer – “Is Jesus a Good man, a prophet or a deceiver? We need to decide for ourselves who Jesus is.” The Hymns are 'At the name of Jesus' STF 317 and 'Love Divine' STF 503.

Devotions for Sunday 11th Sept 2022

In this Worship Podcast from the South Kent Methodist Circuit, Revd. Kevin Taylor explores the compassionate concern of God in the lost-and-found stories of Luke 15: 1 - 10. Christine Slater reads the gospel reading and the songs are 66 and 440 in Singing the Faith, sung by Hugh and members of the Wye Housegroup.

Devotions for Sunday 4th September 2022

Dave is joined by Roy Hollands for this week's podcast, they discuss how we might know God better as He journeys alongside us as our friend and supporter.  Our readings are from Psalm 139 and Luke 12, with hymns 728, 251 and 531 from Singing the Faith.

Devotions for Sunday 28th August 2022

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Rev Helen Hollands.The Bible reading is Luke 14: 1,7–14, and it is read by Rowena Dean. The prayers are partly based on sections of Jeremiah chapters 30-33. The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:A new commandment I give unto you (StF 242)O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82)

Devotions for Sunday 21st Aug 2022

Presented by Lisa Cooper, Richard Giles reads Luke 13: 10 – 17. The reflection is by Rev. Kevin Taylor, who has made available a transcript of his talk. Transcript The songs can both be found in Singing the Faith, Amazing Grace  - 440 and Lord of the Dance – 247, both performed by Ruth And Joy Everingham.

Devotions for Sunday 14th August 2022

Today's Podcast is presented by Hugh Burnham. Roy Hollands speaks about how we are to interpret the times as we would listen to the weather forecast, ready to take action, in love, to meet the needs of those around us. The reading is Luke 12: 49 – 56, read by Ruth Bamford, and the songs are from Singing the Faith: 363 "My Jesus, my Saviour" and 446 "I will offer up my life".

Devotions for Sunday 7th August

David Challoner presents today’s podcast. The reflection is by Revd Gill Songer who considers distractions, good and bad. Liz Talbot reads Mark 7: 24 – 30. StF 364 "O for a thousand tongues to sing." StF 685 "In Christ there is no East or West." And the hymn “Turn your eyes upon Jesus”

Devotions for Sunday 31st July 2022

In this episode Dave Tocher is joined by the Rev Dr Paul Dean.The Bible reading is Luke 12:13-21, and it is read by Stewart French. The hymn recordings have been provided by Joy and Ruth Everingham:Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409)For the healing of the nations (StF 696)