The Olive Tree Church, Luton

First of all I want to stand out of the spotlight. This is not about me – I’m just a step in a process of prayer. A prayer that was answered. I believe I must give God the glory and all the credit in this. We are all aware of the War in Ukraine. Indeed…

Contentment..for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can…

Message from Robin Sunday is “Mothering Sunday”. Mothering is described as: ”caring for children as their mother, or, caring for people in the way that a mother does.” In England, Mothering Sunday is a day to honour both your mother Church and your own mother. In the past, young people working away from home, particularly those…

People in Ukraine are turning to Psalm 31* (link opens in BibleGateway.com) to bring them hope and comfort as they shelter in bunkers in fear of their lives. Bible Society has worked in Ukraine for the last 30 years, translating and distributing Bibles. Its Director of International, Oldi Morava has been speaking to Premier about…

Dear Lord— Author of all peace who through your son reconciled us to yourself, we pray for peace in our world at a time of heightened tensions.     We pray:  for our governments and political leaders – for wise counsel and sound initiative to defuse tension  for diplomats – that they may have space…

Some testimonies from our community (names are not given) Monday, we run a Stay and Play group. F (from Pakistan) came to the group with her two sons and reminded me of what this place (The Olive Tree Church) means to her. I had first met her at our original Stay and Play on Thursdays…

Message from Mary, our Community Worker  On Sunday, I spoke about the apostle John and his relationship with Jesus. John was one of the 3 in the inner circle with Jesus, and these are some of the things we learnt from being in the that place with him.  – John 13: 18-27 He knew he…

Confident in His love for us. This is something I’ve been thinking about while reading Romans 8. I want to encourage you to read it as well. I can write a few thoughts about this but it’s God alone who needs to give you this deep revelation. When we have this deep assurance of God’s…

Message from Elaine On Wednesday January 19th 1972, fifty years ago, in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, was the first Agape of the Biscot Mill group of churches, formed a couple of years previously. Around 250 people sat down to a simple meal followed by communion in St. Andrew’s hall. A big leap…