Catrina Benham's Blog

It's a busy time of year isn't it? Shops are busy, roads are busy, my house is busy, my diary is busy! At busy times, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed by all the demands on us. Walking to work yesterday, I chatted to God about all the things that were threatening to overwhelm me, and gave Him the concerns, worries and the areas I feel I'm failing in. The walking and talking helped me to give it over to Him, and then to look up and around, off my own circumstances and onto Him. I arrived at work more hopeful and positive. If you are feeling overwhelmed today, do what it takes to feel connected again to God - quiet time at home; a walk;  a Bible study; Worship; a kind act - whatever it takes. He will meet you . God bless x My soul is downcast within me, Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “

What a rich and blessed day in church yesterday! The 10:10 preachers were so good. It was exciting to see each one speaking and sharing what God had put on their heart for us. We heard Truth, challenge and encouragement in abundance.  All the messages will soon be available on the Kerith media page as podcasts. Simon wrote a great post recently with instructions on how to get those messages onto phones and ipods etc, so take a look!I know that I prefer to listen to sermons again either whilst I'm cooking, or when I am on journeys, so it's great to be able to have podcasts downloaded to my phone.Take a look at the Kerith Worship page for some recommendations of worship Cd's too. What podcasts do you listen to? I really like listening to  Coffee with Chris Caine   Hillsong Sisterhood  and   Abundant Life Church . I also love the Desert Island Discs podcast because I love to hear people tell their stories, and this last week Bear Grylls was on - well worth a listen.

Just a quick reminder that you can book into Real 2012 at Kerith today. We'll have a laptop ready for online bookings, plus paper booking forms for cash, cheques and cards. We'll also have some lovely friendly girls on hand to help you and to answer any questions you might have.   Looking forward to seeing you at (the beautifully decorated and sparkly) Kerith today!   It's going to be a great day together as we worship and hear from the 10:10 preachers. “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” Ephesians 4:20