In one of the most extraordinary moments in the gospel accounts of Jesus' life God's glory is revealed in Christ as a shining light. We are shown how His plan has come to fulfilment through the history of the Jewish people reaching its climax in Jesus.

The final week of our series looking at women in the Bible.

Despite being a very new believer, Lydia was excited to offer what she had to bless the Church and Paul's ministry. No matter who we are, or how long we've been a follower of Christ we each have an important role to play in God's mission to the world.

God calls many different kinds of people to serve His Church. Although some groups are (or have been) easily overlooked as important to the ministry and mission of God, Paul's commendation of Phoebe reminds us not to discount the roll we - and others - have to play.

Despite the distance in both time and geography, the story of how Miriam led the women of Israel in worship has a great deal to teach us today about how our own acts of worship should be responsive, corporate and physical.

So much of our lives are governed by conventions and social norms, but the story of Deborah shows us how God calls us to use the gifts and skills He has given us regardless of the expectations of others.

In this new series we will explore what we can learn from some of the lesser-talked-about women of the Bible.

We are kicking off with Hannah. Hers is a story of frustration, disappointment, hope and faith, leading ultimately to her surrendering her deepest desires and hopes to God.

As we round off four weeks looking at the Lord's Prayer, we reflect on the nature of temptation, God's promise of faithfulness and strength, and His offer of grace.

It is hard to underestimate the impact we can have on each other, however a single interaction can shape our futures. As followers of Jesus each of us - ordained or laity - is called to join in with God's mission of reconciliation.

When Jesus teaches us to pray for our daily bread it encourages us to trust and rely upon God. It also pushes us to consider how we are responding to the material needs of others.

The cross has such enormous significance for us as individuals and for our world. In this one moment Christ opened the path of forgiveness which allows us to be brought back into a right, full and loving relationship with God.

Jesus is the one in whom the Kingdom of Heaven is revealed and who will one day return to bring its fullness in this world. We are called to join in God's redemptive plan for creation through prayer and worship, justice and compassion, and mission and stewardship.

It's fascinating to wonder what Jesus thought about himself as he grew up and discerned his calling. It is through his life that we see God revealed to us, and in his death that we find forgiveness.