[PAUSE] - Digging Deep

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For some it may be that reading the 42 chapters of Job is hard work - like tunneling through granite. Yet deep mining is exactly one of the images Job uses as he grapples with the tragedies of his life. No easy answers, hard questions to answer, yet he perseveres.

As tourists we can visit the sites where the miners extracted the rich minerals from the earth. Digging away at the rock to find buried treasure. We get a glimpse of how tough it was.

So too, Job, facing the painful challenges of life, will not accept the easy answers from his companions. He mocks their advice – ‘what great insight they have displayed’ to ‘one without wisdom’ (Job 26:1, NIV). Their answers are no answers, Job won’t be silenced. He feels the tension between His faith in God and his present circumstances. So, he has this questioning debate with God, with others and within himself ‘what is going on?’

In his searching Job pictures the mines extracting gold silver copper, ‘in forgotten places’ where men ‘dangle and sway’ as they ‘tunnel through the rock’ (Job 28, NIV).
But even in all this exploration for the treasures of the earth ‘where can wisdom be found’? Where are the answers that enable me to cope with life? The ability to navigate through complex and challenging situations? Bring some meaning to my distress? Not simple helpful hints, philosophical observations, but true understanding that gives stability and peace. To find that would be more precious than gold or silver.

Paul prayed this for the Christians in Colossae (Colossians 1:9) that they would be filled with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding…growing in the knowledge of God…being strengthened to have great endurance …joyfully giving thanks that He has brought us into the kingdom His Son.

Is endurance possible when we see where God is taking us? Even if that journey takes us to places that bring us to the rock face of mysteries beyond our understanding – tunneling through the rock to find the treasure?

Also, Job believes wisdom can be found now, not only when we are at the end of our resources. There is present help in time of need. For ‘the fear of the Lord – that is wisdom’ (Job 28:28, NIV). Not dread, but awe! Knowing Him we stand in reverence: trusting Him we follow His directions; believing His promises we hand control to Him.

The deeper our relationship, the greater our capacity to face ‘all things’ (Romans 5:37, NIV), being secure in the love of God that is ours in Christ Jesus and that He is able to do more that we imagine.

We can mine the treasures of His Word, maintain the strong bonds of Christian fellowship, pray at all times, serve the Lord with gladness, all will resource us with ‘the riches of His grace’ which is Christ living in me.

- Clive Butcher

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Planning your Visit

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Welcome! Whether you've just moved to the area, or have lived here all your life, we hope our website helps you to find out everything you want to know about our Church.

Where and When

Our Church meets every Sunday at 10:00am.

We meet at the Queen Mary Centre in Wisbech (directions here) for our Sunday Services and King's Youth. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets just down from the Ladies toilets in the main corridor. The building has no steps throughout and the main entrance has an automatic door. Large print words for songs can be provided if requested in advance.

Our Sunday Morning Service

Our Sunday Morning Service begins at 10am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band as well as some interactive items related to the biblical theme being explored. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a talk (sermon) that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. After the talk, we have a time of ministry where people can pray for one another, as well as opportunity to chat and get to know each other better with a hot drink and biscuit (we do not charge for refreshments). We then gather together again for about 10 minutes for a final bit of sharing or encouraging each other in our faith and finish with a final song.

What About My Kids?

On Sundays provision is made for children at King's Kids. Children stay with adults for the first part of the Celebration and are encouraged to join in with the songs and interactive parts. Just before the Bible teaching, the children (4-11 years) will be invited to go to an adjoining room for 'King's Kids' that is run by a dedicated and fully DBS checked team of volunteers where they will receive Bible teaching relevant to their age, do some fun games and crafts and sing some songs. They return to their parents and to the Main Hall shortly after the Bible teaching during the Ministry and Refreshments time.

If you would like to accompany your child to King's Kids for the first few times, that is fine. Also, if you do not wish your child to go to King's Kids and to stay with you in the Main Hall, that is also fine.

Is There Anything For Teenagers?

We run a Youth Group called King's Youth. This happens every fortnight on a Saturday evening in the Queen Mary Centre and is for Children who are going to Senior School (aged 11-18).

During a Sunday morning meeting, the youth are encouraged to engage in the main meeting.

We have resources on the tables that include adult colouring in, puzzles and fidget toys for anyone who may find them useful during the meeting (even adults!).

Baby Changing Facilities

Both the Ladies and Gents toilets have baby changing facilities.

Is There A Dress Code?

No! Please just be yourself and come dressed in your 'normal' clothes.

Where Do I Sit?

There is no designated seating. You are able to sit wherever you like.

Parking

There is a large car park right next door to the Queen Mary Centre called Somers Road Car Park. This is a free car park. There are also disabled parking spaces to the side of the Queen Mary Centre building. Get directions here.

Is There An Offering?

Once a month during our Sunday Celebration we make a point of having an offering during the service as part of our expression of worship. On other Sundays you can give by simply placing your offering in the basket on the table by the entrance to the Main Hall. However, our offering is mainly for those who are regular attenders of our church. If you are just visiting, please do not feel that you have to give any money at all.

You can also give online using our safe and secure website.

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Getting Connected

Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. The groups on offer change from time to time and include interest groups and courses, so please do ask what is available.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Small Groups & Bible Studies
Men's Breakfast
King's Kids
King's Youth
Prayer Ministry
Mutual Support (Barnabas Team)

Get In Touch

If you have any questions, or would like to get in touch before your visit, please do contact us. We will be more than happy to help.

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