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Oikos-Brigg, a registered charity, enabling Christians to work together for the benefit of the community. OIKOS-BRIGG
Charity Registration No. 1184594

03/11/2026

Next Tuesday 😍... Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday we always have a social, warm space with hot drinks, cakes etc ☺️... And on the run up to Christmas, we are also adding in crafting for Christmas...

So why not put in your diary next Tuesday 10 November, 12noon - 2pm... And even if you choose not to craft, there's still a space for you ❤️

02/11/2026

The Oikos trustees meet every 1st Tuesday of the month, so tomorrow, at 11am.

02/11/2026

Delighted to remind folk that the Grief Cafe runs tomorrow afternoon: 2.15pm-3.45pm

02/11/2026

The weekly prayer meeting at Oikos starts at 9.15am, lasting c 30 minutes, and is very much open to all 😀

02/11/2026

The Oikos Bible Study Group has " finished off" Moses and for the next 4 weeks will be "Heralding the Coming King", looking at the journeys of the central figures at the heart of Advent. You are most welcome to come along on Mondays at 1.30pm

01/11/2026

Thought for the Week – Blessed Are Those Who…

What does it mean to be truly blessed?

We often associate being blessed with having good health, a happy family, financial security or things going well in life. But Jesus offers us a rather different understanding.

In Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus shares what we know as the Beatitudes. He tells us that the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, and those who show mercy are blessed.

These are surprising words. Jesus isn't saying that suffering, sadness or hardship are good things in themselves. Rather, he is reminding us that God's love is especially close to those who struggle, those who feel overlooked and those who seek to make the world a better place.

In Revelation 7:9–17, we are given a wonderful vision of a great crowd of people from every nation, language and background, standing together before God. Their differences have not disappeared, but they are united in worship. God promises to wipe away every tear from their eyes. What a beautiful picture of a world where everyone belongs and nobody is forgotten.

Psalm 34:1–10, 22 encourages us to turn to God in every circumstance. The psalmist reminds us that God hears those who cry out and is close to the broken-hearted. We are invited to discover that God's goodness is something we can experience and share.

And in 1 John 3:1–3, we are reminded of something fundamental: we are God's children, loved not because of what we achieve or possess, but simply because of who we are.

Perhaps this is the heart of this week's message. God's idea of blessing is not about wealth, status or success. It is about belonging, compassion, justice, mercy and love.

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are.”
1 John 3:1

25/10/2026

Thought for the Week – A Love That Lasts

Based on Deuteronomy 34:1–12, Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17, 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8 and Matthew 22:34–46.

What really matters in life? When we look back over the years, what will we hope to have left behind?

In Deuteronomy 34:1–12, Moses reaches the end of his remarkable journey. He has led God's people through the wilderness, but he will not enter the Promised Land himself. His life reminds us that we may not see the fulfilment of everything we work for. Yet that does not make our efforts meaningless. We are part of a much bigger story, and others will continue the journey after us.

Psalm 90:1–6, 13–17 reminds us how precious and fleeting life can be. Our days pass quickly, like grass that flourishes in the morning and fades by evening. The psalmist asks God to teach us to use our time wisely and to establish the work of our hands. How can we make the most of the days we have been given?

In 1 Thessalonians 2:1–8, Paul describes his ministry not as a search for praise or personal gain, but as an expression of love. He cared for the people among whom he served, sharing not only the Gospel but his own life as well. Faith is about more than words; it is about the love and care we offer to others.

And in Matthew 22:34–46, Jesus brings us to the heart of it all. Asked which commandment is greatest, he answers that we must love God with all our heart, soul and mind, and love our neighbour as ourselves.

Perhaps this is the thread that connects all four readings. Our time is limited, our achievements may be unfinished, and our lives will eventually pass into history. But love can make a lasting difference.

We see this in everyday acts of kindness: a food parcel shared, a listening ear offered, a welcome given to someone who feels alone, or a neighbour treated with dignity.

Maybe we should spend less time worrying about what we have achieved and more time asking whom we have loved.

“Love your neighbour as yourself.” — Matthew 22:39

21/10/2026

It's our Unfiltered Together group tonight ❤️... Why not pop along at 6pm for snacks and general socialising/sharing or just simply sitting with us ❤️... Whatever you're comfortable with... Any questions, email Hannah, [email protected] ☺️

19/10/2026

The bi-monthly Grief Cafe runs tomorrow: 2.15pm-3.45pm. Support for anyone who would like to come and share their story, listen to each other and explore their feelings. And enjoy a cuppa 😀

18/10/2026

Thought for the Week: Seeing God in the Everyday

Have you ever wished you could see God more clearly? Perhaps in the middle of a difficult situation, you’ve longed for reassurance that God is with you, or wondered what God is asking of you.

In Exodus 33:12–23, Moses asks God to show him the way forward and, ultimately, to show him God’s glory. Moses wants to know God more deeply, not simply to receive instructions. God responds by promising that his presence will go with Moses. What a wonderful reassurance: we may not always see the whole picture, but we do not have to walk the journey alone.

Psalm 99 reminds us that God is holy, just and worthy of our worship. Yet this is not a distant God, unconcerned with human struggles. God hears the cries of his people and calls us to live with justice and integrity.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10, Paul celebrates a community whose faith is expressed through action, whose love involves hard work, and whose hope in Jesus gives them perseverance. Their faith has become visible to others. It has made a difference.

Then, in Matthew 22:15–22, Jesus is challenged with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. His reply, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s,” invites us to think carefully about where our ultimate allegiance belongs.

We live in a world full of competing demands: work, money, responsibilities, expectations and worries about the future. It is easy for these things to take centre stage and leave little room for God.

But perhaps the question for us this week is not simply, “Can I see God at work?” It is also, “Can others see God at work in me?”

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67 Wrawby Street
Brigg
DN208JE

Website

http://www.oikos-brigg.org.uk/

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