Resources


Resources


Welcome to our resources page. We hope all the information and links to other sites will be of help but please note we cannot take responsibility for any information other sites give or any actions taken from following the links to them.


How to make an inflatable fish!

Welcome to our selection of puppet resources to convey Biblical messages

P’sarms Puppets

P’sarms Puppets pop in to help tell a “well” known story from John 4.

Old friends reunite over Zoom!

During the pandemic lockdown, old friends from P’sarms Puppets reunited to perform Step into the Water with kind permission of songwriter Kirk Talley.

Naaman’s story (2 Kings 5)

A retelling of the story of Naaman by puppets with a few modern twists, from one of our recent All Age Connections Service

Esther’s Story

A retelling with puppets by our young people, of the story of Esther, the girl who became queen for “such a time as this.”


Summer Specials: Kates Cosy Corner

Enjoyed the adventures of Carrie, Jamie & Milly Molly Mole? Why not watch the whole series using our play list on YouTube? Click on the red button below to be taken to the playlist.

Kate's Cosy Corner Playlist

Faith Resources

Whilst the links suggested below take you to a specific web page once on the website why not take a look around the whole website? Usually there are multiple resources available within each website!

Bible Readings

Always wanted to read the Bible in a year but never quite got around to it? Why not use this resource to develop a new habit? The Bible Society has a daily reflection and a suggested reading schedule to help you accomplish this, which can be found by clicking here You can also find past reflections in the series on this page too

Nicky Gumbel, who heads up Alpha, also has a Bible in a year website consisting of daily readings and reflections, which you can access by clicking here

UCB (United Christian Broadcasters) also have a daily verse and commentary which can also be read or listened to. To access it click here

Online bookshop Eden provide a wide range of Christian material including Bibles and daily Bible reading notes, and has free delivery on orders over £10 (*as at 29th March 2022). You can access it by clicking here

Radio & TV

UCB Radio can be listened to by clicking here

Premier Radio is another radio channel designed to broadcast encouraging Christian material. Their website can be found by clicking here and is also available on Freeview 725

If you have Sky TV there are a range of Christian Channels in the 580 range

 

Christian News & Blogs

SFC is a member of the Evangelical Alliance who produce many thought provoking articles on a wide range of topics which can be found by clicking here

Canon J John a well known and excellent speaker at also has his own website and blog, filled with interesting and challenging articles which can be viewed here

 

Wellbeing

If you are finding life a struggle or are feeling suicidal please know this that we are made by  God, and He deeply loves you. If you feel like you are worthless, if you feel unlovable, if you feel broken, there is a mechanic (the one who designed and made you the unique individual you are) who can and will fix you, because you are never beyond repair. God is willing. He has not, and will not give up on you but often he uses others to help you. So, if you are struggling no matter the reason, please reach out to someone that you trust! You aren’t in this alone. If for whatever reason you feel unable to talk to someone you know and trust then details of how to contact the following national organisations are given below. If you would prefer to go via their website click on the names to be connected directly:

The Samaritans 116 123 (yes that really is the number!) Available 24/7 Calls are free to this number from both landlines and mobiles or email jo@samaritans.org

Calm 0800 585858  Specifically aimed at men who are feeling suicidal. Calm offer a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day (from 5pm to midnight), 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems
Premier Lifeline0300 111 0101 A confidential Christian telephone helpline open 15 hours a day from 9am to midnight. Their phone number is a non-geographical number charged at the standard landline rate and is included in call packages which include calls to landlines.

If you think you might benefit from counselling in the long term you might like to approach:

Crossline Christian Counselling Service – 01622 754447  This is a Professional Christian Counselling Service for Maidstone, Medway and the surrounding area. You do not have to have either a Christian or any other faith to use their services! Crossline can be contacted by phone (see above), email to: contact@crosslinecounselling-maidstone.org  or by using the contact form on their website home page

 

Domestic Abuse

If you are experiencing Domestic abuse there are a number of organisations available to help you. The Citizen’s Advice Bureau have created some helpful information and links on their page detailed below or you can click here to be redirected to it now:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/

Recipes

If you would like to try out any of the recipes used in our “Scrumptious Faith Filled Feast” series then please click on the relevant photo for more information