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Loving Yourself – Luke 10:27

Loving Yourself – Luke 10:27

Loving Yourself – Luke 10:27

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Satan's greatest lie is that 'things will always be this way'; the hope of Christmas shatters this illusion and changes everything. God took on flesh - the divine in a skin.

Celebrate this awesome truth on Sunday and Monday as we celebrate Christmas Eve at King's and Christmas Day at King's - we'd love to see you. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Angels in the sky. The birth of a new king. Gifts and glory and the promise of a new hope for mankind. The birth of Jesus had it all. Including the disturbing fact that Jesus was born into poverty.

We read in Luke 2:22-24 that when Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to be consecrated, they couldn’t afford to sacrifice a lamb. Instead they had to choose the pound shop offering of a “pair of doves or two young pigeons”.

Couldn’t God have chosen a more suitable couple? if you were handing over your child to be brought up by someone else, wouldn’t you at least make sure they were financially secure? Thankfully God doesn’t judge the same way that we do. He’s not fooled by our outward swagger and He’s not impressed by our notions of success. What He looks for is the desire to say Yes to Him.

And that’s what he found in Mary.

In spite of the scandal, in spite of her poverty, in spite of her having to risk everything, she still said Yes to God.

The uncomfortable truth about this Christian life we’re traveling is that all of us are broken and none of us are overqualified for the work that God would involve us in. And yet all of us are invited. When it comes to the work of God, everybody gets to play.

As we approach the new year, are you saying Yes to what God is inviting you into? Perhaps, like Mary, you feel unqualified. Good. Perhaps, like Mary, you’re in over your head. Good. Perhaps, like Mary, all you can do is say Yes and trust that God will handle the rest. That’s the best place any of us can be.

Father God, thank you that you invite me in to serve. Save me from thinking that I can get by without you. I want to rely on you and you alone. Lead me wherever you would have me go. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

If you missed our King's Contemporary Carols last weekend, you would have missed Howard's Christmas Message, so we sat him down to ask him what he is thinking about this Christmas... ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

What a fantastic family service this morning at King's as we looked at the Christmas story in a new, fun and visual way! Big thanks to Erica's life group for organising. Now the big day is getting closer!

Do join us next Sunday at 10.30am (10.15am for refreshments) in the King's building on Christmas Eve as we prepare to welcome The King. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Do join us on Sunday as we grow ever closer to Christmas Day with Erica's life group leading the service...

We can promise you sketches, classic Carols with wonderful harmonies, fun, mulled wine, hot chocolate AND mince pies!

Do join us from 10.15am for refreshments before the service starts at 10.30am. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Today's King's Friends Friday Flicks movie is - THE BFG - showing at 10am in the King's building.

Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie's presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

Tea and coffee are served at the interval. Donations towards the refreshments are appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is released in cinemas today which will once again focus on the struggle between the dark and the light sides of 'the force' as the long running franchise continues.

However, we know as Christians, that the light overcame the darkness through Jesus coming to Earth at Christmas and dying on the cross for our sins at Easter. His love will always conquer fear and evil. As we celebrate light in the darkness this Festive season, let’s learn to lead as light in the darkness. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

"Silent Night" is one of the most sung carols but did you know that it played a very powerful role in World War One?

Christmas 1914. As the soldiers stood in the pock-marked earth that lay between the trenches, they sang. Unexpectedly – unbelievably – the war was on pause. Some men exchanged greetings and gifts, others played football. All of them took part in what has to be the most powerful Christmas since the very first one.

They called it the Great War, and most people believed that the soldiers would be home by Christmas. Nobody dreamed it would take four years and 16 million dead before World War I finally ended.

Yet the war’s first Christmas contained that moment that continues to be talked about today. After yet another day of fighting, British soldiers on the Western Front saw their German counterparts lift candles into the air late on Christmas Eve. The German soldiers were exposed by the light, their weapons nowhere to be seen, and from their trenches came the sound of a Christmas carol whose melody was profoundly familiar to British ears.

And so, as the Germans sang “Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!”, the British joined in; “Silent Night! Holy Night!” they sang. In time, soldiers from both sides emerged from their defences and walked - unarmed - into no-mans land. At any other time it would have been suicide, but this time it was different. This time it was special.

Like all the best songs, Silent Night has an enduring power to break boundaries and unite enemies. And this simple song continues to inspire today, leading us to stop a while and remember the powerful truth behind the fact that, “Christ the Saviour is born”. That one, simple fact has changed everything.

Two thousand years ago another man did something that made the world stop. Jesus stepped into no-mans land and changed things forever. He didn’t just secure a temporary truce, but secured our eternal place in the presence of God. In His death and resurrection, He made everything new. Thanks to Him, there will be no more death. And because of all that Jesus did, we get to start again. We get to have things put right between us and God. We get to come home.

Father God, thank you for sending your Son to rescue us. Teach us what it means to say Yes to you today.

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11 months ago ·

HUGE thanks to everyone who braved the weather last night to come to our annual Contemporary Christmas Carol Service in Iver Village Hall... what a night, we hope you enjoyed it?!

Massive thanks to our amazing worship team, the incredible Iver Community Gospel Choir, King's support team and Keith who stepped in at the last minute with an inspiring talk ...oh and Howard too - we all wish you a very Happy Christmas!

"The Shepherds they came and found their Shepherd;
The Kings they came and found their King;
Lord, as meek souls we receive you still, as you dearly enter in..." ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

And we're live! The King's Contemporary Carols 2017... ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Iver or Narnia?

The King's building looking rather special in the snow this morning as Iver gets its first batch of snow...but seriously please do take extra care and leave extra time as you travel to church this morning! The heating in the hall is on and toasty! We'd love to see you! ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

"Snow has fallen, snow on snow..."

We may not have chestnuts roasting on an open fire but we do have a delicious layers of snow on the ground and more importantly our wonderful Keith speaking on "Peace" as we continue our Advent series this morning from 10:15am for refreshments in Iver Village Hall. We'll also be lead in worship by the full King's band as they prepare for tonight's Contemporary Carols!

Do join us, but remember to take extra care as you travel to church as the pavements maybe slippy and perhaps leave extra time too. ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

This time tomorrow evening, we'll be starting our King's Contemporary Carols in Iver Village Hall! It's going to be a fantastic evening if today's rehearsal is anything to go by PLUS its your first chance to hear the new Iver Community Gospel Choir with a very special arrangement of "Angels from the Realms of Glory"!

As well as that we'll have Howard the Donkey with his Christmas message, a short talk worth hearing, fantastic media AND of course, mince pies and mulled wine, both before and after the service - come along, invite your friends, neighbours, family and celebrate the reason for the season! ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

We hope you'll be able to join us on Sunday evening in Iver Village Hall at 6pm as we celebrate Christmas with our King's Contemporary Carols for music, media and mince pies, plus lots more!

A few years ago we filmed our own films retelling the Nativity through spoken word, which we're going to share later on in Advent, but we thought we'd share this, which still makes us laugh! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA0wX-DAuao ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

There's plenty of mince pies today at the King's Cafe...why not come and join us! ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

We're so excited that Howard will be sharing his Christmas message this Sunday evening at King's Contemporary Carols! We hope you'll join us... ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Huge thanks to everyone who came to yesterday's Classical Christmas Tea with Erica's wonderful quintet; Gil Amici Della Musica!

We enjoyed listening to a wide range of music from "Carol of the Bells" to "Carmen" to "Frosty the Snowman" and a fantastic arrangement of "The Twelve Days of Christmas"!

Big thanks to Erica and the musicians but also so David RJ, Will and Fran for helping setup, serve and clear away! ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

Next Sunday evening is our King's Contemporary Carols! It's always a fantastic evening of music, media, mince pies, a short talk...oh, and Howard the Donkey will be there with his Christmas message!

A great opportunity to invite friends, family and neighbours who might not always come to church. Katie did just that a few years ago;
"It was different to what I had imagined. It was a vibrant and loud celebration of people’s faith, and this helped me come to know Jesus. I've invited my friends ever since!"

Join us in Iver Village Hall from 5.45pm for mulled wine, mince pies and hot chocolates before the service kicks off at 6pm! There'll be craft activities for children too...

https://www.facebook.com/events/1946574059002196/ ... See MoreSee Less

11 months ago ·

We hope you'll join us tomorrow morning as we begin our 2017 Advent series as well as hearing from Rachel of the Bible Society AND handing out some very special Real Advent Calendars!

Join us for refreshments from 10.15am before the service starts at 10.30am! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Just a quick reminder that we have Erica's quintet "Gil Amici Della Musica" with us tomorrow afternoon and we'd love for you to join us - they'll be cakes, hot chocolate, refreshments and great music from classical to West End favourites and of course, some Christmas carols - all played by fantastic musicians!

Join us from 3pm in the King's Church building... ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

It's the 1st December which means the King is on his way... so why Christmas? ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Wow! We've just sat in on the last rehearsal of the Iver Community Gospel Choir rehearsal for King's Contemporary Carols on Sunday 10th December...

OH WOW! They sound amazing! You will not want to miss this evening...not only will the Iver Community Gospel Choir be there, but also Howard the Donkey and his Christmas message, all your favourite carols, media re-telling the nativity and LOADS of mince pies and cake! We'd love to see you! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

It's the last rehearsal before King's Contemporary Carols for the Iver Community Gospel Choir at King's this evening - we do hope you can join us to nail down the amazing harmonies...and moves! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Sunday sees the start of Advent and we're delighted to be starting our new Advent series and welcoming Rachel Spendour from Bible Society as our Guest Speaker.

Working in over 200 countries, Bible Society is a charity on a global mission to bring the Bible to life for every man, woman and child. We believe that when people engage with the Bible, lives can change – for good. For more information: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Today is "Giving Tuesday". Here's a great opportunity to help change lives with one of our Mission Partners Tearfund.

Every pound you give to this appeal will be doubled by the UK government. UK Aid Match brings charities, the British public and the UK government together to collectively change the lives of some of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people.

For more information see: https://www.tearfund.org/give/

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12 months ago ·

We enjoyed hearing about WorldVision a couple of weeks ago at King's and this evening we'd like to congratulate one of their Global Ambassadors Meghan Markle on her engagement with HRH Prince Harry!

We'd like to wish them many years of love, happiness and fulfilment – and ask that God blesses them throughout their married life together. Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

We hope you can join us this Sunday A Christmas Tea with Gil Amici Della Musica at King's from 3pm.

The delightful afternoon will feature music from Erica's local quintet of enthusiastic musicians who will perform during our Christmas afternoon tea. They play classical music, music from the shows and Christmas Carols...oh, and cakes and tea. We'd love to see you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1641574639241346/ ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Advent is nearly upon us and here at King's Church Iver we’re really excited for all the Christmas events and services we have lined up this year!

The word ‘Advert’ can be translated into ‘Coming’. We certainly can say that we celebrate the coming of God’s son, Jesus Christ, the light of the world, during Advent. Jesus came to the earth, born of a virgin and laid in a manger, as there was no room at the inn. Angels sent shepherds to the stable and a bright star in the east brought wise men from afar. They marvelled and glorified God at what they had seen.

What may be more incredible during the time of advent, is that it reminds us each year, we can accept the coming of Jesus Christ into our own personal lives. By the power of the Holy Spirit, God allows us access to His holy presence here on earth as we live out our lives for Him, and walk with Him each day. We remember that Jesus came to this earth to give us a new covenant of love and to sacrifice His life for our sins in place of us. We remember Jesus came to fulfil the prophecies of old, that He would be wounded and killed for our transgressions. He did not stay dead but rose again and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father. As well as having a personal relationship with the Jesus, we can also anticipate the second coming of Christ as He promised to come back to Earth in John 14v3;
"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also."

We can get, quite literally sometimes, wrapped up in tinsel, Christmas turkey trimmings and of course untangling those fairy lights! We can easily miss out reflecting over the coming of Christ and why he came. Jesus is coming back so we can have hope and live with Him in heaven for eternity.
image. Just as the scriptures says in Luke 2v20;
"…the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them."

So we also can be joyful and exalt God for all that He has done for us and all that He will do for us. We should not take for granted the ultimate gift God gave us – eternal life with Him. This is promised to us in John 1v12-13;
"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."

What better way to share the good news of Christmas than to invite your friends, families and neighbours to one of the many events or services we have this festive season. More often than not friends and family members who wouldn’t normally go to church, may well be open to coming along! They too may be awed like the wise men and shepherds when they met the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

‪Thanks to all who joined us last night for a lovely evening weaving, prodding, twisting and poking bits of nature into beautiful wreaths. Always a popular workshop! Well done Mick for a being a great teacher and to everyone who produced lovely wreaths! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Do join us this evening for Christmas Wreath Making with Mick! It's always such a fantastic evening with mulled wine and refreshments too! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

We're looking forward to tuning into "TBN Meets" tonight on TBN UK at 7pm to see our very own Will talk cakes and bakes, his faith and his work as an Ambassador for Tearfund. TBN is available on Freeview Channel 65 or Sky Channel 582.

TBN UK
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12 months ago ·

As American's celebrate Thanksgiving today, it's a good opportunity to stop and ask for yourself: what are you thankful for today? ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Back by popular demand, we'd love you to join us for Christmas Wreath Making with Mick Walters this Friday evening!

We can promise fun, laughter and refreshments plus all you need to remember to bring are some gardening scissors or secateurs...

Places cost £3 and to book please call Chris in the King's Office on 01753 651178 ... See MoreSee Less

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O come all ye faithful,
Ye friends, ye family, ye mate from work,
O come for Christmas at King's...

Take a look at all that's in store to celebrate Christmas at King's, and think about who you could share Christmas with this year. Grab a flyer for yourself and one for a friend. Make this a Christmas to remember. ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Such an incredible morning at King's today with Aiofe's baptism!

Always so emotional but joyous celebrations both on Earth as in Heaven! Welcome to the Kingdom Aiofe... ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

We'd love to see you this morning at King's as welcome Carole Darling from FEBA and a Aiofe's Baptism - we're so excited! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

"Terrific";
"I had such a good evening...";
"I haven't laughed so much in ages!"

Many thanks to all who joined us tonight for an evening of side-splittingly funny evening with award-winning comedian Andy Kind in Iver Village Hall! What a night!!

Huge thanks to Chris and the team for organising the delicious food! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Such a fantastic "Blokes Brunch" this morning at King's with a funny, thought provoking and encouraging talk from Comedian Andy Kind - can't wait for the Comedy Night this evening in Iver Village Hall! Many thanks to all who helped cooked the delicious breakfast! ... See MoreSee Less

12 months ago ·

Join us this Sunday at King's as we're joined by Carole Darling from Feba Radio UK.

Feba work with partners rooted in the communities they serve, speaking the language of their people. Whether it’s broadcasting hope and encouragement to persecuted Christian believers, providing radio communications as a critical resource for disaster affected communities, or sharing key health education messages, as followers of Jesus we enable partners to use life–giving media for transformation across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

We'll also be having a Baptism service as well and we're sure excited that Aiofe is giving her life to Jesus!

Join us for a jam-packed morning from 10.15am for refreshments... ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

Calling all guys! Do come along to our final Blokes Brunch of the year with comedian Andy Kind on Saturday morning - it's going to be a hilarious start to your Saturday! Do remember to let Chris know for catering purposes... ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

Remember to book your tickets for Saturday's King's Comedy Night with Andy Kind! Book now to avoid disappointment... ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

Do join us this morning at 10.30am in Iver Village Hall as we remember those who have fallen in conflict for our freedom.

We will be marking Remembrance Day with the lighting of candles and a two minute silence as we join millions of people across the world falling silent to remember at 11am. ... See MoreSee Less

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Today we remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom.

Lest we forget. We will remember them.

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1 years ago ·

We will remember them.

Today we are reminded, on the 99th anniversary of the end of the 1st World War, that although human conflict is costly some battles must be fought in order to stand against human tyranny. We honour those who have paid the ultimate price in doing so and we ourselves must not neglect to stand up for what is right and oppose that which is unjust. May God help us all to see with great clarity lest we find ourselves fighting the wrong battles.

#ArmisticeDay ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

Do join us tomorrow evening at St Peter's for an evening of worship, prayer and a short talk from our very own Keith! We'd love to see you! ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

Wishing our wonderful administrator Chris Hayward a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for all the amazing work you do, you don't know how appreciated you are! With love from all of us at King's! ... See MoreSee Less

1 years ago ·

We're delighted to be welcoming Stephen Norman of World Vision UK as our Guest Speaker this Sunday morning.

World Vision is the world’s largest international children’s charity, working to bring real hope to millions of children in the world’s hardest places. And we do it all as a sign of God’s unconditional love. Poverty, conflict and disaster leave millions of children living in fear. Fear of hunger and disease. Fear of violence, conflict and exploitation. Fear that robs them of a childhood.

Our local staff work in thousands of communities across the world to free children from fear. They live and work alongside them, their families and communities to help change the world they live in for good. Their worldwide presence means we're quick to respond to emergencies like conflict and natural disasters. We also use our influence and global reach to ensure that children are represented at every level of decision-making. We can do this because people like you are prepared to sponsor, donate, pray, campaign or simply share the stories of boys and girls who have been given hope for the future.

Do join us in Iver Village Hall at 10.30am with refreshments served from 10.15am. We'll also be marking Remembrance Sunday with a two minute silence at 11am. ... See MoreSee Less

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