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Married, Ordained, Moved, and More – 2023 in a Nutshell
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Within a year, Ben Grist married his girlfriend Hannah, completed his ecclesiastical training at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford in the middle of the pandemic, and graduated with a 2:1 Theology degree. After his potential curacy fell apart, he was confirmed as curate at St. John the Evangelist Church, Goole in May 2023. They settled in…
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Malta
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In the start of October I joined Michael Ots and his team on a mission trip to Malta to lead the University Christian Union events week.
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1 John 3:16-18 – Harvest Service
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Last week at The Lantern Church I was preaching on 1 John 3:16-18 for both the Harvest Services to an All-age congregation suitable for both children and adults. Harvest What a great opportunity we have at Harvest time to remember all that the Lord has done and be grateful for it. What kind of…
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Graduation
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Looking back on my graduation, I had this to say. For those of us who decided to go to university, I ask this, why did you go? To get a degree? To experience the university culture? To make memories you’ll never forget? Looking around, I see so many friends and memories that have been…
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First-Class Mathematics Degree
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As from today, I can finally say that I have graduated from the University of Southampton with a First-class honours degree in Mathematics BSc. It’s been a rather wild ride and there were many times when it seemed like it would be impossible to keep up my studies in amongst my other commitments. From…
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Matthew 20:1-16 – Service
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A few weeks ago at The Lantern Church I was preaching on Matthew 20:1-16 on the topic of Service as part of an opportunity for me to try out preaching to a congregation (of around 100 people). Though I had little time to prepare due to exams, I would appreciate your feedback. A rough transcript…
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How to get through exams – Don’t Give Up
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Whether you’re just starting, or you’re nearly free from the stress of exams, we will almost all inevitably get caught up in the revision rut, the exam block where it feels like there’s no point in carrying on or we just can’t make it through to the end. Don’t give up! Paul prays for…
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How to get through exams – Find Rest
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“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with…
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How to get through exams – Don’t Panic!
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Jesus knew that we’d all struggle with stress and anxiety along the way, and this is what he had this to say about it. “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve…
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The Road Ahead
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So, I’ve finally reached 21, and what a time it’s been! Doesn’t really seem like much of a special age, but it’s such an important milestone, a rite of passage even for most. This is the time in a lot of our lives when we start to question what lies on the road ahead…