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Reflections (from Inch and Luce Valley Churches)

by Stephen Ogston

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These Reflections have been created by Stephen Ogston, the minister of Inch and Luce Valley Churches in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK . We hope you enjoy listening to them. They are based on the video reflections which are available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqVNL6XekQ-mrzLREHddcgIf you have any comments or queries about these podcasts, please email Stephen at [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. The Good News of God's Grace

    This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Grace. Our reading is from Ephesians 2:1 - 10 and the hymn is "Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound". Thank you for listening to these Reflections.

  2. The Good News of God's Peace

    This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Peace. Our reading is from Philippians 4:4 - 14 and the worship song is "Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord".

  3. The Good News of God's Love

    This week we are thinking about the Good News of God's Love. Our reading is from 1 John 4:7 - 12 and the hymn is "O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus".

  4. Waiting for Jesus' Return

    This week we continue our series on 'Waiting', that we had during Advent, by thinking about the theme of "Waiting for Jesus' Return". Our reading is from Matthew 25:1 - 13 and our hymn is "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine".

  5. Advent: Week 3 - Waiting in Prayer

    This week, as we continue our journey through Advent, we continue our series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting in Prayer". Our reading is from Luke 1:8 - 13, 18 - 20 and our carol is "O Little Town of Bethlehem".

  6. Advent: Week 2 - Waiting with Certainty

    This week, as we begin Advent, we start a series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting with Certainty". Our reading is from Proverbs 3:1 - 8 and our hymn is "Tell Out My Soul".

  7. Advent: Week 1 - Waiting and Watching

    This week, as we begin Advent, we start a series on Waiting by thinking about the theme of "Waiting and Watching". Our reading is from Psalm 130 the hymn is the Advent carol, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel".

  8. Psalms of David - Prayerful Reflections

    In this week’s Reflections we are looking at some of the Psalms of David using readings, prayers and hymns. The hymns are "O God, you search me, and you know me", "The earth is yours, O God" and "The Lord's My Shepherd".

  9. Act of Remembrance 2022

    This is an Act of Remembrance including a two minute silence and the hymn "O Love that wilt not let me go".

  10. People Like Us – Samuel

    This week we are thinking about Samuel as we remember the importance of listening to God. Our reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1 - 10 and the worship song is "Speak, Lord, In The Stillness" by Chris Bowater and Emily May Crawford.

  11. The Five Marks of Mission - 5. Treasure

    This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the fifth mark, which can be summarised as "Treasure". The reading is from Colossians 1:15 - 20 and we are thinking about the importance of caring for our world, which was created through Jesus. The hymn is "All…

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  12. The Five Marks of Mission - 4. Transform

    This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the fourth mark, which can be summarised as "Transform". The reading is from Luke 4:14 - 21 and we are thinking about the importance of working to change or challenge injustice, violence and conflicts. The hymn is...

  13. The Five Marks of Mission - 3. Tend

    This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the third mark, which can be summarised as "Tend". The reading is from Matthew 25:31 - 45 and we are thinking about the importance of responding to human need by loving service. The worship song is "Beauty for...

  14. The Five Marks of Mission - 2. Teach

    This week we continue our series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the second mark, which can be summarised as "Teach". The reading is from Luke 5:1 - 11 and we are thinking about the importance of following Jesus, learning from him, as well as nurturing and encouraging the faith of...

  15. Remembering Queen Elizabeth II [1926 - 2022] | In the Service of Others

    This week we continue to remember the life and faith of Queen Elizabeth II, and her service of others. She did so as she followed Jesus, her Lord and Saviour, who calls us to serve one another. Our reading for this week is Philippians 2:1 - 11 and the worship song this week is, "The Servant King".

  16. Remembering Queen Elizabeth II [1926 - 2022] | Psalm 145: Praise and Thanksgiving

    This week we reflect on Psalm 145 as we remember the sudden and unexpected death of Queen Elizabeth II, and her personal and sincere faith in Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. Our hymn this week is one of the Queen's favourite hymns, "Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven".

  17. The Five Marks of Mission - 1. Tell

    This week we are beginning a five week series on the Five Marks of Mission, as we think about the first mark, which can be summarised as "Tell". The reading is from Romans 10:13 - 18 and it helps us to think about the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus and his love for us with people...

  18. The Fruitr of the Spirit: Self-Control

    This week we are reflecting on "Self-Control" as we think about God's power and strength in us. This is the conclusion of our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Ephesians 3:14 - 21 and the hymn is "All to Jesus I Surrender".

  19. The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

    This week we are thinking about 'Faithfulness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 36:5 - 10 and the worship song is "Great is Thy Faithfulness".

  20. The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

    This week we are thinking about 'Gentleness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Ephesians 4:1 - 6 and the worship song is "Speak, O Lord, as we come to you".

  21. The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

    This week we are thinking about 'Goodness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 145:1 - 9 and the worship song is "God is so good".

  22. The Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

    This week we are thinking about 'Kindness' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Matthew 25:31 - 40 and the hymn is "Will you come and follow me, if I but call your name?".

  23. The Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

    This week we are thinking about 'Patience' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 130 and the hymn is "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine".

  24. The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

    This week we are thinking about 'Peace' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Philippians 4:4 - 9 and the hymn is "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind".

  25. The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

    This week we are thinking about 'Joy' as we continue our series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from Psalm 126 and the worship song "My Jesus, My Saviour".

  26. The Fruit of the Spirit: Love

    This week we are thinking about 'Love' as we begin a series looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 13 and the hymn is "Here is Love, Vast as the Ocean". Thank you for watching these Reflections. If you have any comments or questions regarding these Reflections, or…

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  27. People Like Us – Hannah

    This week we are thinking about Hannah as we remember that we can always pray to God and place everything in His hands because He cares for us. Our reading is from 1 Samuel 1:9 - 20 and the hymn is "Father, I place into your hands".

  28. People Like Us - Samson

    This week we are thinking about Samson as we remember that we can always depend on God to give us strength. Our reading is from Judges 15:10 - 20 and the worship song is "Faithful One, So Unchanging" by Brian Doerksen.

  29. People Like Us - Gideon

    In our Reflections for this week we are thinking about Gideon as we remember that God uses all that we offer to Him, even if all that we can offer seems small to us. Our reading is from Judges 7:1 - 8 and the worship song is "I Will Offer Up My Life" by Matt Redman.

  30. People Like Us – Ruth – God Holds Our Future in His Hands

    This week we are thinking about Ruth, as we remember that God holds our future in His hands. Our reading is from Ruth 1:6 - 18, which has been read by Alison Lewicka. We conclude with the modern hymn, "The Lord's My Shepherd" by Stuart Townend.

  31. People Like Us – Caleb –Following God Wholeheartedly

    This week we are thinking about Caleb as we reflect on following God wholeheartedly. Our reading is from Numbers 13:1-2, 25-33 and the hymn is "All to Jesus I surrender".

  32. People Like Us - Rahab - The Scarlet Cord of God's Grace

    This week in Reflections we are thinking about Rahab and God's amazing grace. Our reading is from Joshua 2:1 - 24 and the hymn is "Before The Throne of God Above".

  33. People Like Us - Moses

    This week we are thinking about Moses and how God helps us to do what we are called to do. We also remember his grace and mercy when we make mistakes. Our reading is from Psalm 105: 23 - 27, 37 - 45 and the hymn is "Take my life and let it be".

  34. Easter Sunday - Hope Through Jesus

    Our Reflections for Easter Sunday focus on Jesus who suffers with us and through whom we gain real hope. Our reading is from Matthew 28: 1 - 10, and the hymn is "Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son".

  35. Palm Sunday - Jesus: Our King

    This week, for our Palm Sunday Reflections, we are thinking about Jesus being our King. Our reading is from Matthew 21: 1- 11, and the hymn is "Crown Him With Many Crowns".

  36. Our Faith in God

    This week Ann Fleming leads our Reflections. Ann begins by reading Genesis 1:1, 26 -31 and Luke 7:11 - 15, before reflecting on our deep faith in God. The modern hymn that we sing is "Creation Sings the Father's Song" by Stuart Townend and Keith & Kirstyn Getty.

  37. People Like Us - Nicodemus

    This week in our Reflections we are thinking about Nicodemus and about the importance of taking time to get to know Jesus more. Our reading is from John 3:1 - 21, and the hymn is "To God be the glory, great things He hath done". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU63oijWyTU

  38. People Like Us - Martha and Mary

    This week we are thinking about Martha and Mary, and about the importance of taking time to rest and listen to Jesus. Our reading is from Luke 10: 38 - 42, and the worship song is "To Be In Your Presence" by Noel Richards.

  39. People Like Us - Andrew [ Introducing People to Jesus ]

    This week we are thinking about Andrew, and thinking about the importance of introducing people to the good news of Jesus. Our reading is from John 1: 35 - 42, and the worship song is "All I Once Held Dear (Knowing You, Jesus)" by Graham Kendrick.

  40. People Like Us - Joseph - Dreams and Visions

    This week we are thinking about Joseph, as we consider the dreams and visions that God gives us and our commitment to see these become a reality as we serve Him. Our reading is from Genesis 41:14 - 32, and the hymn is "Be Thou my Vision".

  41. People Like Us - Jacob - God's Presence is always with us

    This week we are thinking about Jacob, and that God's presence is always with us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 28:10 - 22, and the hymn is "Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah".

  42. Reflections - What do we give to Jesus?

    This week Ian Osborn and Alison Lewicka lead our Reflections. Ian reflects on the gifts given to the young Jesus from the Wise Men, and Alison reflects on Jesus in the painting "Christ in the House of His Parents ('The Carpenter's Shop') by St John Everett Millais...

  43. People Like Us - Sarah

    This week we are thinking about Sarah, and the theme of believing God's promises to us, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 18:1 - 15, which has been read by Ann Fleming, and the worship song is "Speak, O Lord, as we come to you".

  44. People Like Us - Abraham

    This week we are thinking about Abraham, and the theme of Patience, as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 17:1 - 8, which has been read by Alison Lewicka, and the worship song is "Waiting Here For You".

  45. People Like Us - Noah

    This week we are thinking about Noah as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our reading is from Genesis 7:1 - 10, which has been read by Dave Burl, and the hymn is "Trust and Obey".

  46. People Like Us - Adam and Eve

    This week we are thinking about Adam and Eve as we continue our series entitled "People Like Us". Our readings are from Genesis 1; 26-28 and Genesis 2:7, 15 - 23 and the hymn is "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation".

  47. People Like Us - Introduction

    This week we begin a new series which will reflect on the lives of some of the people from the Bible, people who are just like us. Our reading is from 1 Corinthians 1:26 to 31 and the hymn is "I will sing the wondrous story".

  48. Reflections: Lessons and Carols for St Stephen's Day

    This week we are using selected lessons and carols for our Reflections for St Stephen's Day. The readings have been read by Evelyn Wright, Helen Milne, Walter Lewicki and Ian Osborn. The carols include: Good King Wenceslas, The Angel Gabriel, See Amid the Winter Snow, The First Nowell and In the...

  49. [ Advent ] Mary - God's Servant | Part 3: The Promises of God

    This week we are reflecting on the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus, which we find recorded in Luke 2:1 - 7. The theme for these Reflections is "The Promises of God". The passage is read by Helen Milne and our hymn is "Standing on the Promises of Christ my King".

  50. [ Advent ] Mary - God's Servant | Part 2: Walking Humbly

    This week we reflect on the conversation between Mary and Elizabeth as well as Mary's song, which we find in Luke 1:39 - 56. The theme is "Walking Humbly". The passage is read by Rhonda Falconer and our hymn is "Tell Out My Soul".

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About this show

These Reflections have been created by Stephen Ogston, the minister of Inch and Luce Valley Churches in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK . We hope you enjoy listening to them. They are based on the video reflections which are available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqVNL6XekQ-mrzLREHddcgIf you have any comments or queries about these podcasts, please email Stephen at [email protected]

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