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Author Archives: Matthew Bowers

Minister’s Musings: A Walking Miracle

Posted on 5 February 2017 by Matthew Bowers

I often find myself telling others I feel like “a walking miracle”. Eighteen months ago I was given a very bleak prognosis after it was found that the cancer had spread to my spine. Now after yet another clear scan this month everything is different. Of course the doctors won’t use the word “cured”, at least not until you stay clear for 5 years, but the mood music is completely different.

But whatever the medical view, I believe I have experienced exactly what I asked for after I was first diagnosed, i.e.: God’s healing, and it feels pretty miraculous to me! It may not be like the miracles of Jesus’ earthly ministry where folk were healed instantaneously without medical intervention, but it’s still on the wonder scale.

  • It’s wonderful that I was located near to one of the best centers for cancer treatment in the country when I was first diagnosed.
  • It’s wonderful that so many Christians were praying for me in this country and abroad throughout my treatment.
  • It’s wonderful that the Lord gave me a specific promise through that time about my future.
  • It’s wonderful that after it was found on my spine I was able to go to the Royal Marsden in London to see one of the top consultants for my form of cancer.
  • It’s wonderful that a new treatment was available that could aggressively treat the cancer on my spine with minimal side-effects.
  • It’s wonderful that the funding for that treatment had just become available for cancer patients in my situation on a trial basis.
  • It’s wonderful that my body has responded to and recovered so well from all the treatments.
  • It’s wonderful that the cancer was stopped in its tracks and not taken hold despite becoming secondary.

So, yes, I feel like a walking miracle! None of the above is accidental or co-incidental in my mind. Without God’s intervention, using natural and spiritual means to bring His hope and His healing, I have little doubt that I would be in demise right now.

Thanks to all of you who have prayed for me. Please now pray for others too with increased faith. I give the glory to God the Father and to His one and only Son, Jesus Christ whom I continue to serve with all my heart.

Mark Wickenden, Minister

February 2017

Quiz Night

Posted on 1 February 2017 by Matthew Bowers

Tickets £1 available from Viv and Pauline, or contact Mark Wickenden (Minister): 07804 642090.

Saturday 18 February

8pm – 10pm

Napier Hall, Horndean, PO8 9NL

Please bring your own nibbles, drinks and glasses

 

Evening Worship

Posted on 24 August 2015 by Matthew Bowers

WorshippingWe will be holding an evening worship service on Sunday 6 September. The evening will kick-off with tea and coffee at 7.00pm, ready to start the main meeting at 7.30pm. There will be musical worship led by Becky, Dave and Matt, plus time for reflection and prayer. The service will be informal and relaxed, giving everyone time and space to focus on God.

The meeting will be held at Napier Hall.

We’d love to see you there!

Great Baptist Bake Off

Posted on 25 January 2015 by Matthew Bowers

mug1At Youth Group last Friday, we took over Hannah’s kitchen and tried our hand at baking mug cakes (a cake-for-one baked in your very own mug). The kitchen was transformed into a hive of activity as flour was measured, eggs were cracked and butter was melted.

mug3Matt’s cake mix was rather explosive, erupting in the microwave and threatening to takeover the whole kitchen like something from Doctor Who.

mug2As the group enjoyed tasting their creations, we discussed the Bible story about the man lowered through the roof to be healed by Jesus. We debated the logistics of lowering someone through a roof on a bed and also why Jesus forgave him as well as healing him.

Carols at Causeway

Posted on 16 December 2014 by Matthew Bowers

Bowers Christmas_014_V4webMembers of Horndean Baptist Church joined with residents at Causeway Farm retirement home for the annual Christmas carol service last week. The service was led by HBC’s retired minister, Chris Bowers.

Residents enjoyed a service of traditional Christmas carols, readings and prayers. Gerry Bowers gave a dramatic portrayal of the story of a shepherd remembering the birth of Jesus. Everyone enjoyed singing together and the evening was completed with a cup of tea and mince pies.

The service at Causeway Farm marks the beginning of Christmas celebrations for the church, who will be hosting their own carol service on Sunday 21 December, 6.30pm at Napier Hall.

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