The problem of Putin
by Rob Newham on 24th February 2022
Thoughts on Brexit by a Christian
by Mike Reith on 3rd September 2019
I’m not sure this 'BIG week' as Parliament returns from its summer break will be all that big! We’ve had many mini dramas week after week until now when decisive moments haven't been that decisive. However since everyone’s saying it is THE week, here’s how I’d like to be humble in it… Politicians are trying...
What's it mean to belong to a church?
by Mike Reith on 4th May 2017
It's easy to get our answers from experience? For many it's a service where you sing, pray, sit & listen, take a bit of bread & wine... and, if you're lucky, get a biscuit with your cup of tea afterwards! Then Sunday lunch pulls you home. But if we get answers from the Bible it's...
Christianity made easy
by Mike Reith on 31st May 2015
Have just blogged about this on this page - have a look!
Workplace wisdom
by Mike Reith on 26th May 2015
Some say Christians are too heavenly minded to be of any earthly use! Whilst that may be true of some, it shouldn't be. In a book called 'What's best next?', Matt Perman explains why Christians might have the edge in getting more out of life. For example, what's the best way to be productive? Here...
Gathering momentum...
by Mike Reith on 14th May 2015
Since we started Becontree Church has been getting involved in different things. Toddler Group... There's a great Toddler group on a Tuesday morning at the Dawson Centre (where we also meet on Sundays).... from 9:30 to 11:00, and from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. LEO... is an expanding club for children in the Dawson Centre from...
Future developments
by Mike Reith on 14th May 2015
Significant things last! Way back in 1930, Captain Dawson, a Christian man, wanted people on a new estate in Dagenham to hear about Jesus Christ. He built a hall and made a good start, but died before it opened! The hall (now called The Dawson Christian Centre) was given over to London City Mission (better...
In conversation with African Christianity
by Mike Reith on 29th July 2014
What have 'apostle', 'missionary', and 'disciple' got in common? They are all the names of minibuses that take African Christians to African churches - often in South London! Which is an interesting journey, given there are African churches in Dagenham those minibuses pass on the way to their church. So why do they go? [It's...
In conversation with Muslims
by Mike Reith on 2nd July 2014
It is fascinating meeting Muslims, great people. The blokes will talk about God at the drop of a hat; the women are open and friendly. And like Brits, it isn't a great idea to make them fit into one category. They aren't all sprouting beards and heading for Syria. Mostly they like it over here,...
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