BerryBunch Family @Berrybunchfamily@dingdash.com

60 Second Update, Issue 46

https://youtu.be/PH5AfMN89Xw

60 Seconds is all it takes to make sure you've not missed out on any of our posts, videos, and resources - or exciting events we've got coming up.

The Berrybunch is at Cliff Festival

We are at Cliff College Festival from today, Friday 26th May, until Monday 29th May. While we’re here we shall be handing out leaflets and telling more people about the amazing ministry that is The Berrybunch.

Family Matters Podcast

There is a new Berrybunch podcast coming soon. From our family to your family. The family matters podcast will include a regular guest, Andy Godfrey, who'll be bringing us Good News stories from the Good News Newspaper, Faith with Action tips and Movie Reviews. 1st Saturday each month, starting in June - from 2pm.

The BerryBunch

Details Matter, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://youtu.be/e4FFde3FZS0

We all need to work. In one way, or another, we work. And sometimes we work for ourselves, but many of us will work for someone else. But how we work with them is important when it comes to our desire to live out our Christian faith.

It’s easy to look at what you get paid, and decide work according to that. Actually, it’s very healthy to only work within the limits of the hours you are paid to do. Go beyond that and you’re likely to take away from someone else, get more tired and even more grumpy when what you do for free isn’t appreciated with a promotion or raise in your salary.

What we do is one thing, but how we do it is of far greater importance. Because God looks at our heart more than He does our hands.

Sure, it’s good to finish a job and for it to look good; to be safe; to work efficiently. But if we do that with a b…[READ MORE]...

Andy B

For More: https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/664338/S05E077_Details_Matter.aspx

Open Doors, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://youtu.be/rRF6o3fZDgs

We all instinctively know that the best way to move through a wall is via a door way. We know that we’re not going to push the brick wall into conceding us to move through it.

So why is it so often we find ourselves straining against the walls of life, getting worn out and angry that God has somehow failed to help us move through this solid object? When, in reality, there is a wide, gaping, open doorway just a few feet away.

We sometimes talk about following God as walking along a path – that he guides us along the paths of life. We read something similar with the shepherds when Jesus was born as God even used a star to guide the shepherds to their destination.

In my walls and doors metaphor, that would be similar to God providing the shepherds with a bright light to light their path, the shepherds knowing about that bright light and the reason for it, then cove…[READ MORE]...

Andy B

See more - https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/663695/S05E075_Open_Doors.aspx

#TestimonyTuesday: A Prayer Answered Before It Was Prayed

Every day is a learning day, and every day God is still very much at work.

Read our latest testimony of God at work today!

It's often been said that when we pray we get one of three answers: Yes, No or Wait. I wonder where this one fits in with those three usual response.

A Prayer Answered Before It Was Prayed

We've been praying about how to fund replacement microphones for the ones we've been using to create https://buff.ly/3FF9kUE Video Resources: we wanted some Lavalier Microphones (miniature lapel placed microphones) because the ones we had been using sounded amazing, but were large and not helpful for the aesthetics of our video ie great for radio and podcasting, but not so great for video!

There was one major issue - we couldn't afford to buy the new microphones!...]READ MORE]...

Andy B

For the rest --> https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/663155/_TestimonyTuesday_A.aspx

Don't Force Things, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://youtu.be/-ZsxBpJRPHY

Have you ever thought to yourself that since God seems to have so much to do in the world, that you’d help Him out? You know, give God a hand to help Him answer your prayers since He is so very busy with all those prayers that need answering?

There’s very clearly nothing wrong with praying! And God desires us to be a part of building His kingdom here on earth and that includes, among other things, being those answers to prayer lifted by others.

But there is a large caveat here, however, because while it is good to be obedient and serve God by helping someone else, it isn’t the same thing to expect God to be obedient to us, and answer our prayers...[READ MORE]...

Andy B

For more --> https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/663694/S05E074_Dont_Force.aspx

Land Ahoy, Dave Unleashed

https://youtu.be/WbLBYIYlpoU

Join Dave the Dog for the latest episode of Dave unleashed as he continues to look at creation. This week is Day Three when God created Land and Vegetation – not vegetarians!

Dave introduces Story time and Art time and tries to get his head around the order of creation! JoJo regrets calling this episode ‘Land Ahoy’.

Story Time with Dave the Dog

Join JoJo and Dave the Dog for a short story – The Creation Story Day Three – when God creates Land and Vegetation.

JoJo reminds us that God not only created dry ground calling it ‘Land’ and let the waters flow together and called the waters ‘seas’ but he also created all the plants and trees.

‘The land produced vegetation—all sorts of seed-bearing plants, and trees with seed-bearing fruit. Their seeds produced plants and trees of the same kind…’ (Genesis 1:12)

‘…God saw that it was good.’ (Genesis 1:12)

Dave the Dog and JoJo

For More: https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/664006/S04E003_Land_Ahoy.aspx

S03E003, Handling Divisive Issues, Marriage Matters

https://youtu.be/cXkcuDDaneI

In the third episode of this series of Marriage Matters, Andy B and Jo take a look at the subject of things that might cause disagreement in our relationships. Let’s face it we can’t always agree on everything and that could mean arguments, heated discussions, or challenging communications.

At times in our marriages, we need to manage our differences in opinions and deal with our different approaches to life. There is probably no end to what we might disagree on and nay include subjects like politics, money, parenting and food choices to name but a few!

This week, Andy B reads finds wisdom to tackle divisive issues and reads:

• Proverbs 20:3
• 2 Timothy 2: 23-24
• James 4:4:1-3
• Ephesians 4:26

60 Second Update, Issue 45

https://youtu.be/iiAV5rYMRT8

60 Seconds is all it takes to make sure you've not missed out on any of our posts, videos, and resources - or exciting events we've got coming up.

Berry Bytes

In case you missed it we relaunched our newsletter, Berry Bytes. It is weekly encouragement, inspiration and updates sent straight to your inbox. So, if you’re not already signed up to it, you may want to.

The Berrybunch off to a Festival

The BerryBunch will be at Cliff College Festival over the Bank Holiday Weekend from Friday 26th to Monday 29th of May. While we’re at Cliff College we shall share what we do! We have been preparing our home-made stand to give you a taste of what we do, to give you a perfect experience! Come and see us if you can!

The BerryBunch

#TestimonyTuesday: Panic, Peace and Perfect Timing

Every day is a learning day, and every day God is still very much at work.

Read our latest testimony of God at work today!

Our car broke down. We’ve got a pretty good bus network and timetable. But, daily life – for us – and with no money for repairs, were left stranded for, potentially, several months.

God had other plans!...[READ MORE]...

For the Rest --> https://www.berrybunch.org/Articles/662706/_TestimonyTuesday_Panic.aspx

These are amazing!!! 8 life hacks from the people at Not The Bee.

That separating the egg thing was a little weird...gonna have to try that one!!

Andy B

https://notthebee.com/article/i-found-these-10-life-hacks-this-week-that-really-would-have-been-helpful-for-the-last-few-decades-

I have a happy spot I can cycle to from our home. It faces the North Sea (UK) so the weather can vary quite a bit!

It's a regular chatting-with-God-place for me.

Today, it was bright and sunny through overcast clouds, with a gentle, warm breeze.

The sea was out today at the beach, but I stand on a small cliff - the sound of the waves crashing on the sand was idyllic.

Blessings y'all

Andy B

(The photo is an old one to show what I can see)

Hey up DingDashers

How's people doing today? What you up to? And where in the world (roughly) are you doing it (I totally get security!)?

I'm in the North East of the UK, and catching up on some literature [hand outs] and mail from the past few weeks, and a week a a big Christian convention

My older two boys are at a bible study (called the Alpha Course - originally from the UK and a great way to grasp the basics of the Christian faith, or revisit those basic tenets of our faith, which is why my boys are involved)

My little son is mastering a rubicks cube!

Andy B

PS The photo is an old one from a our last holiday, as I can't find anything current ones on my computer!

no worries 🙂