During the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in 2020, in addition to the weekly Sunday morning services, our minister produced a series of "Reflections From the Manse" that were published on YouTube. The videos lasted around eight to ten minutes and were designed to be watched each day of the week from Monday through to Friday (although the first couple of weeks actually ran from Monday to Saturday). Each week dealt with a particular theme, starting with a special series of reflections for Holy Week at Easter.

Separate links to each of these videos have been set out below, arranged by date and day of the week. Simply select a particular day to access the link which will open a new tab in your browser with a direct link to YouTube.

holy week reflections

This is a series of six reflections for Holy Week at Easter, looking at passages from the gospel writers on what happened in Jerusalem.

Monday 6th

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Jesus "cleanses" the temple in Jerusalem.

Tuesday 7th

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The religious leaders question Jesus' authority to preach and teach.

Wednesday 8th

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Jesus is "anointed" with expensive perfume at Bethany.

Thursday 9th

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Jesus eats a last supper with His disciples.

Good Friday

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Jesus is executed alongside two convicted criminals on "Good" Friday.

Saturday 11th

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A "Sabbath" day of rest and reflection before the dawn of a new creation.

lockdown reflections 01

This is a series of six "Reflections From the Manse" on the 23rd Psalm. Welcome to the study!

Monday 20th

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"The Lord is my Shepherd"

Tuesday 21st

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"Hefting" and coming home.

Wednesday 22nd

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All change! But will it last?

Thursday 23rd

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Delayed gratification... and gratitude.

Friday 24th

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The valley of the shadow of death and the Shepherd's crook.

Saturday 25th

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"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies."

lockdown reflections 01

This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on Psalm 1 and Psalm 131. Welcome to the kitchen!

Monday 27th

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Psalm 1:1 - Choosing between good and evil.

Tuesday 28th

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Psalm 1:2 - Reading the Bible and reflecting on it.

Wednesday 29th

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Psalm 1:3 - Being fruitful.

Thursday 30th

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Psalm 1:4-6 - Dealing with evil and wickedness.

Friday 1st

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Psalm 131 - Perspective, stillness and hope.

lockdown reflections 03

This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on Psalm 8. Welcome to the lounge!

Monday 4th

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Psalm 8 - An ancient prayer but still relevant for today.

Tuesday 5th

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Psalm 8:1 & 9 - What is worship? Who do we worship?

Wednesday 6th

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Psalm 8:1-2 - Who are we? (Status and importance).

Thursday 7th

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Psalm 8:3-4 - How important are human beings?

Friday 8th

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Psalm 8:5-8 - Stewardship and nurture.

lockdown reflections 03

This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme: "Still Crazy After All These Years and Still Christian After All These Years". Welcome back to the study!

Monday 11th

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Our Faith: what is it all about? Who is this Jesus?

Tuesday 12th

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Our Sources: can we trust the biblical record?

Wednesday 13th

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The Resurrection: can we really believe in this or is it crazy?

Thursday 14th

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Our Experience: discovery through experimentation - caterpillars and butterflies

Friday 15th

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Our Journey: walking with Jesus.

lockdown reflections

This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme of sunflowers. Welcome back to the kitchen!

Monday 18th

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Looking to the sun - spending time in God's presence.

Tuesday 19th

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Being rooted and built up in Christ.

Wednesday 20th

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"Grow through what you go through."

Thursday 21st

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A toxic cleanser! Called to make a difference in the world.

Friday 22nd

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The challenge of being a community.

lockdown reflections

This is a series of five "Reflections From the Manse" on the theme of the Blessing in Numbers, chapter 6. Welcome back to the lounge!

Monday 25th

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The humility of God seen in the blessing given by the priests.

Tuesday 26th

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God promises to keep His people: to care for them, protect and guard them.

Wednesday 27th

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God shines His light into the darkness and chaos of our lives.

Thursday 28th

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God's commitment to His people in providing for their needs.

Friday 29th

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God gives peace as a seed that grows to wholeness, completeness and fulfilment.

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