Our Rural Dean, Geoff Bennett, explains that in the letter to the Philippians Paul was refreshingly honest about his faith.  Paul knew that he was not perfect and he longed to experience more of the resurrection power of the Spirit in his life transforming him to be more like Jesus. As Paul puts it in Philippians 3.13b-14 ‘But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.’

Geoff Davis recalls the time God sent His Holy Spirit to the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem and reminds us of the joy we can have in knowing Jesus.

‘Rejoice in the Lord’ Bishop Hugh reminds us of God’s joy when there is plenty going on around us that makes joy difficult. Paul’s letter to the Philippians talks about joy and rejoicing despite Paul being in prison when writing it.
Hugh gives us three simple practical habits to help us be like Jesus, to dwell with the Father, with joy.

Many of us long to become more like Jesus in our everyday lives and relationships.  This week in Philippians (Philippians ch 2. verses 12-30 ), we look at God’s part and our part in our transformation.

Kayode Odetayo from Falmouth’s Harbour Church reminds and challenges us that, as Jesus was prepared to humble himself and go to the cross for our sins, so we need to humble ourselves before God to let Him raise us up and take the situation from us.