About Bill
Bill's passion is to introduce people to the amazing Jesus who transforms lives, forgives sin, heals hurts and gives dynamic purpose to life. Bill loves to teach the Word of God in a way that enables people to know God personally and how He wants them to live for the benefit of others and the Glory of His son, Jesus.
Bill represents those who fellowship at Myrtle House and those who serve in the many ministries through his involvement with the Local Authority and through his work with Gweini. He also volunteers as a School Governor in two local primary schools. Bill believes that every Christian should be actively involved in their community.
Direction Magizine
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Why do we...?
Why do we have Speaking in Unknown tounges and the Interpretation in the Church?
"So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophecy, and don't forbid speaking in tongues. But be sure that everything is done properly and in order."
1 Corinthians 14:39 & 40
Why do we do Prophecy?
"But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comfronting them"
1 Corinthians 14:3
Why are Musical Instruments part of the Worship Service?
"Praise him with a blast of the trumpet; praise him with the lyre and harp! Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;praise him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise him with loud clanging cymbals."
Psalm 150:4
Why do we Sing in Tougues and in English?
"Well then, what shall we do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, and I will pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I wil sing in words I understand."
1 Corinthians 14:15
Why do we Sing Songs as well as Hymns?
"Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the holy spirit fill and control you. Then you will sing Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the lord in your hearts."
Ephesians 5:18-19
Why do we have Audible Praise to God?
"Praise the Lord I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will raise his holy name."
Psalm 103:1
Why do we Lift Our Hands?
"So whoever you assemble, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy"
1 Timothy 2:8
Why do we Worship God?
"You must worship the lord your God; serve only Him."
Matthew 4:10
Why do we Clap our Hands?
"Come everyone, and clap your hands for joy! Shout to God with joyful praise!"
Psalm 47:1
Why do we Stand to Sing?
"Then the Levites from the clans of Kohath and Korah stood to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud shout."
2 Chronicles 20:19
How do we Worship God?
"But the time is coming and is already here when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for anyone who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth"
John 4:23-24
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Bill's Blog We're being watched............ but that's how it should be.
| We're being watched............ but that's how it should be. |
| Wednesday, 07 April 2010 14:16 |
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The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged co-worker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals to blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, 'What on earth are blind people doing driving?!' She is a Local County Council employee in Harrow, Middlesex, UK.... My daughter and I went through the McDonald's take-out window and I gave the clerk a £5 note. Our total was £4.20, so I also handed her a twenty pence piece as well. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said,'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me £1 back.' She sighed and went to get the manager who asked me to repeat my request. I did so, and he handed me back the 20 pence and said 'We're sorry but we could not do that kind of thing.' The clerk then proceeded to give me back 80 pence in change.. The secret is to not confuse the assistants at MacD's. Just a couple of stories that made me laugh, but the thing that struck me about these stories is that people love to tell stories about other people and have a giggle. But we are all the same, we love to observe human behaviour, sometimes we marvel at peoples selfless action trying to save or help others. As I write this the TV behind me in the coffee shop is reporting the tragic news of two fire fighters losing their lives fighting a fire in Southampton. Other times we are left speechless by someones selfish action or in a fit of giggles when we see something like the above. But whats my point? Its simply this, we are being watched....... dont panic, we all know about the CCTV cameras, (Im thinking we need some more here @Myrtle House, because of the break-ins ) Im not talking about that, Im talking about the fact that people all around us, family, friends, work colleagues and even strangers are observing our lives, our actions or reactions. The point is this, who we are often shouts louder than what we do. Your very lives are a letter that anyone can read by just looking at you. 3 Christ himself wrote itnot with ink, but with God's living Spirit; not chiselled into stone, but carved into human livesand we publish it. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 (MSG) A group of pastors were discussing the possibility of having D. L. Moody serve as an evangelist at a city-wide evangelistic campaign. One minister was reluctant to have Moody speak. "Why Moody?" he asked. "Does he have a monopoly on the Holy Spirit?" The question was followed by a hushed silence. Finally another man spoke up and said, "No, Moody does not have a monopoly on the Holy Spirit. But the Holy Spirit does have a monopoly on D. L. Moody." What a powerful example! Are you being led by the Holy Spirit? Does it show? PS check out this months news letter to see how many people are watching MH via the web site. Bill |
