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Otley Parish Church 10am Communion Service
29th January 2012

Theme: The Battle With Evil

1st Bible Reading: Revelation 12: 1 - 9
2nd Bible Reading: Mark 1: 21 - 28

Following the readings, Fran Dale (Church of England Reader) speaks about how evil, in many different forms, spoils people's lives, making them less than God intended. The battle against evil cannot be won on our own, but victory can be ours as we let Jesus and his Spirit live in us.

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Duration 14 minutes 30 seconds



Fran Dale

Otley Parish Church 10am Service of the Word
22nd January 2012

Theme: Water into Wine

1st Bible Reading: Revelation 19: 6 - 10
2nd Bible Reading: John 2: 1 - 11

Following the readings, Graham Buttanshaw asks us to contemplate three questions:
- Have we lost sight of the Kingdom to which we are being led?
- Have we resisted God's transforming power and so failed to show his glory?
- Have we too often tried to put the "New Wine" of the Gospel into "old wineskins"?

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Duration 23 minutes 48 seconds



Graham Buttanshaw

Otley Parish Church 10am Communion Service Service
27th November 2011 - Advent Sunday

Theme: The Second Coming

1st Bible Reading: Isaiah 64: 1 - 9
2nd Bible Reading: Mark 13: 24 - 37

Following the readings, John Parkin (Assistant Priest) asks if we are ready and watching for the return of Jesus. Before that day comes we are called to do the work of Jesus in the world, caring for the needs of those around us and for God's creation.

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Duration 16 minutes 35 seconds



John Parkin

Otley Parish Church 7pm Activate Service
20th November 2011

Theme: How do we know what is true?

Bible Reading: Colossians 1: 1 - 5

Following the reading, Mark Roques (of "RealityBites" shares the stories of 6 people to illustrate what it means to live in the truth.

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Duration 17 minutes 45 seconds




Mark Roques

Otley Parish Church 6pm Confirmation Service
6th November 2011

Theme: Confirmation

1st Bible Reading: Judges 7: 1 - 22
2nd Bible Reading: John 15: 9 - 17

Following the readings, Nick Baines (Bishop of Bradford) speaks about how with God sometimes the impossible becomes possible. This is through the love of God which gives us hope, enables us to start again and transforms our lives.

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Duration 21 minutes



Bishop Nick
                  Baines

Otley Parish Church 10am Communion Service
23rd October 2011

Theme: The Bible
1st Bible Reading: Colossians 3: 12 - 17
2nd Bible Reading: Matthew 24: 30 - 35

Following the readings, Roger Dedman (Retired Priest) explores the relevance of the Bible for us today as individuals and how it can make a positive impact on our society.

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Duration 20 minutes



Roger
                Dedman

Otley Parish Church 10am Service of the Word
16th October 2011

Theme: The God of Light and Darkness
1st Bible Reading: Isaiah 45: 1 - 7
2nd Bible Reading: Matthew 22: 15 - 22

Following the readings, Jennifer Hall (Church of England Reader) speaks about God being ultimately in control and using the most unlikely people for his purposes of bringing light out of darkness.  We are challenged to be available for him to use in furthering his kingdom.

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Duration 18 minutes



Jennifer
                Hall

Otley Parish Church 10am Communion Service
9th October 2011

Theme: The Wedding Banquet
1st Bible Reading: Philippians 4: 1 - 9
2nd Bible Reading: Matthew 22: 1 - 14

Following the readings, Graham Buttanshaw speaks about our coming to God as illustrated in the parable of The Wedding Banquet. We are encouraged to:
1) Rejoice that we are invited by God
2) Recognise what distracts us from the really important things
3) Share in all that God has for us

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25 minutes 45 seconds in length



Graham
                Buttanshaw

Otley Parish Church 10am Baptism Service
2nd October 2011

Theme: Doing the Father's Will
Bible Reading: Matthew 21: 28 - 32

Following the reading, Graham Buttanshaw speaks briefly about how we are called to "get stuck in" and make a difference in the World.


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5 minutes in length



Graham
                Buttanshaw

Otley Parish Church 10am Service
25th September 2011

Theme: Harvest
1st Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 8: 7 - 18
2nd Bible Reading: Luke 12: 16 - 30

Following the readings, John Parkin explores the 2 passages which have been read. He urges us not to take for granted the abundance which many of us enjoy, but to remember God's goodness to us.  From our riches we are encouraged to care for those in need and be generous toward them.

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19 minutes in length



John Parkin


Otley Parish Church 10am Service
Sunday 22nd May 2011

Theme: A Holy Nation
1st Bible reading: 1 Peter 2: 1-10
2nd Bible reading: John 4: 1-14

Following the readings, Roger Dedman (Retired Priest) explores these 2 passages. We are called a 'Holy Nation' that will influence the world around us. This will only be achieved as we face the daily challenge of following Jesus who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

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19 minutes in length




Roger Dedman


Otley Parish Church 10am Service
Sunday 30th January 2011
Theme: The Transforming Christ)
1st Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1 18-31
1st Bible Reading: John 2 1-11
Following the readings, John Parkin (Honorary Curate) speaks about how we are chosen to proclaim the message of the transforming Christ and gives 5 key points of mission:
1. Strive to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom
2. Teach, baptise and nurture new believers
3. Strive to respond to human need
4. Transform the unjust structures of society
5. Safeguard creation and renew the Earth

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18 minutes in length


John
                Parkin

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