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.

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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

Church Life Bill's Blog Swing the compass
Swing the compass
Thursday, 29 September 2011 10:00
Swing the compass

Most Motor Cruisers and Yachts suffer from some compass deviation. Deviation is the problem of compass error owing to the structure of the vessel, proximity of metal objects, magnetic fields or electrical equipment.
In order to allow for deviation in your navigation it is necessary to ‘Swing the Compass’, this expression tends to conjure up in my mind a picture of someone having tied a short length of rope to their compass then swinging it round their head! This is obviously not the case, but it does involve creating a ‘deviation card’ that will show the difference between each of the eight magnetic cardinal and inter-cardinal points and the actual heading shown by the boats compass.
This all sounds really technical and rather complicated but the truth is that it is relatively straight forward with time and a little knowledge.
As I'm sure you know the reason it's done is to make sure the boat/ship and crew get to there intended destination.
In Our life journeys we need to give the same attention to our spiritual compass, many people seem to just sail on without checking what they believe, why they believe, where their belief is taking them and those they have responsibility for.
If we are going to be true followers of Christ and make disciples we have to know 'true North', and be able to help others 'swing their compass'

Our great desire is that you will keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. (Hebrews 6:11 NLT)
How can a young person stay pure?

By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you

don’t let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart,

that I might not sin against you. I praise you, O Lord;

teach me your decrees. I have recited aloud

all the regulations you have given us. I have rejoiced in your laws

as much as in riches. I will study your commandments

and reflect on your ways. I will delight in your decrees

and not forget your word. Open my eyes to see

the wonderful truths in your instructions. I am only a foreigner in the land.

Don’t hide your commands from me! I am always overwhelmed

with a desire for your regulations. (Psalm 119:9-16, 18-20 NLT)

Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. (2 Timothy 1:13, 14 NLT)
In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico. On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunnelled up into the nearby courtroom in which many of them had been sentenced. The surprised judges returned all 75 to jail.
They should have swung their compass.
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