Ark is inspired by the Christian belief that at some point in our lives any one of us may need a helping hand and seek support. It is for those moments that Ark is here. Ark has already helped many people turn their lives around. If you need a hand in breaking free from the issues that have taken hold of your life then the Ark is there – just for you.
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Website problems
We have a website http://thearkhorsham.org which was set up today. Our usual website is experiencing problems which are beyond our control.
Normal service will be resumed as and when possible. Improvements will be made to the website. Suggestions are always welcome
Derek McMillan
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Breaking out of prison
I was an atheist for many years. I suffered depression for many years.
Some people think these two facts might be related.
Depression is like imprisonment except that you help to build the
prison yourself. Anger, guilt and fear led me to put up walls keeping
everyone else out and keeping me in. And I couldn't put a brake on my
thoughts. Resentment and hostility gave me no peace.
I first went to St John's in Horsham with my wife. I hadn't been to a
Catholic Church before. The moment when everyone standing around me
started shaking me by the hand and wishing me "peace" was a complete
surprise. How did they know how I was feeling?
Perhaps the key to the prison of depression is forgiveness. Certainly
forgiving the trespasses of others frees me from a crippling
resentment and hostility. Then there is the harder task of forgiving
myself.
Praying the stations of the cross I realized (I am very slow on the
uptake) that Jesus forgave the very people who tortured and crucified
him. This meant that nothing could cut me off from forgiveness if I
sought it.
And I leave you with the words of a very wise man, (one who would
laugh it off if you called him that). What he taught me was a prayer,
"Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief." It is a mistake to assume
atheists don't want to believe in what Jesus stands for – such things
as justice, mercy and love. And from wanting to believe to believing
is a personal journey of discovery.
Some people think these two facts might be related.
Depression is like imprisonment except that you help to build the
prison yourself. Anger, guilt and fear led me to put up walls keeping
everyone else out and keeping me in. And I couldn't put a brake on my
thoughts. Resentment and hostility gave me no peace.
I first went to St John's in Horsham with my wife. I hadn't been to a
Catholic Church before. The moment when everyone standing around me
started shaking me by the hand and wishing me "peace" was a complete
surprise. How did they know how I was feeling?
Perhaps the key to the prison of depression is forgiveness. Certainly
forgiving the trespasses of others frees me from a crippling
resentment and hostility. Then there is the harder task of forgiving
myself.
Praying the stations of the cross I realized (I am very slow on the
uptake) that Jesus forgave the very people who tortured and crucified
him. This meant that nothing could cut me off from forgiveness if I
sought it.
And I leave you with the words of a very wise man, (one who would
laugh it off if you called him that). What he taught me was a prayer,
"Lord I believe, help thou my unbelief." It is a mistake to assume
atheists don't want to believe in what Jesus stands for – such things
as justice, mercy and love. And from wanting to believe to believing
is a personal journey of discovery.
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Encounter camp links
Encounter talksHere are links to the encounter talks from this year
Monday - Introduction : Jim Harper
Tuesday - There's a War Going On : Paul Hill
Wednesday - Holy Spirit Baptism : Jim Harper
Thursday - Love : Jim Harper
Friday - Authority : Jim Harper
Friday - Concluding Encouragements : (Prophecies)
Friday - Testimonies : Various
If the above links do not work try pasting the following into your browser.
Monday - Introduction : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter11-06.mp3
(17.7mb)
Tuesday - There's a War Going On : Paul Hill
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter12-06.mp3
(13 mb)
Wednesday - Holy Spirit Baptism : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter13-06.mp3
(13.4 mb)
Thursday - Love : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter14-06.mp3
(11.4 mb)
Friday - Authority : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter15-06.mp3
(11.9 mb)
Friday - Concluding Encouragements : (Prophecies)
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/prophecies15-06.mp3
(2.0 mb)
Friday - Testimonies : Various
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/testimonies15-06.mp3
(8.3 mb)
Monday - Introduction : Jim Harper
Tuesday - There's a War Going On : Paul Hill
Wednesday - Holy Spirit Baptism : Jim Harper
Thursday - Love : Jim Harper
Friday - Authority : Jim Harper
Friday - Concluding Encouragements : (Prophecies)
Friday - Testimonies : Various
If the above links do not work try pasting the following into your browser.
Monday - Introduction : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter11-06.mp3
(17.7mb)
Tuesday - There's a War Going On : Paul Hill
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter12-06.mp3
(13 mb)
Wednesday - Holy Spirit Baptism : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter13-06.mp3
(13.4 mb)
Thursday - Love : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter14-06.mp3
(11.4 mb)
Friday - Authority : Jim Harper
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/encounter15-06.mp3
(11.9 mb)
Friday - Concluding Encouragements : (Prophecies)
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/prophecies15-06.mp3
(2.0 mb)
Friday - Testimonies : Various
http://www.hope-church.org.uk/privatetalks/encounter2012/testimonies15-06.mp3
(8.3 mb)
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