New Book
We're delighted to announce the publication of "Cross Shaped Space" — A Book of Prayers.
If you've enjoyed the prayers here on Sanctuary First, we have published a selection from the
last few years in this new book. Price £7.99.
God In The Ordinary
The stable is bare, and the cross is empty. Christmas has come and Easter is a Lent away. We are in Ordinary Time.
It's perhaps easy to seek and meet God at Christmas, Easter, Advent, Penetecost... when our senses are heightened to all things Christ-centred. But what happens inbetween times? In the Ordinary Times?
Daily prayer
Dear Lord Jesus
you teach us to love our neighbours
to treat others as we'd like to be treated
to walk that extra mile.
Challenging, wonderful!
My heart lifts with the nobility of your words
and the humility of how you acted.
Daily reading
“Let me tell you why you are here. You're here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the
God-lavours of this earth..I've put you on a light stand – shine!.....
…..In a word, what I am saying is, Grow up. You're kingdom subjects. Now live like it.
Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously towards others, the way God lives towards you.”
Faith Story: Finding My Way Home
Being brought up in a Christian home, the name Jesus was nothing new to me. Church was what I was guilted into doing at Christmas and sometimes Easter, and religion meant putting on a fake smile...
How Does Sanctuary First Work?
We want to help you encounter God more regularly.
DAILY
We've prepared new Bible readings and prayers/ reflections for you every day. HOW TO GET THEM >
WEEKLY
Catch up with our weekly video podcasts featuring a variety of messages on our current theme. VIEW NOW >
MONTHLY
Come along to a Sanctuary First LIVE! service near you. New theme every month plus online resources. VISIT >
Encourage me!
In the times when you need God's guidance in your life. The times when you feel discouraged and alone. Find comfort in His word.
Next SF live!
The next Sanctuary First LIVE! services will be held in October 2011. Click here to see further details.