11/06/2026
This Sunday, many churches will focus on the second chapter in the book of Philippians, do come along and learn more with us.
Our thanks to Rev Nevin for his thoughts on this chapter. (Illustrations © Mandy Ford. The Methodist Church Registered Charity no. 1132208 © Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes 2026 LNBMRG26)
Chapter 2 – Humility and the example of Christ (Shine humbly)
Paul addresses the need for unity and humility amongst the Philippians but also acknowledges the potential for division in any community. He urges them to turn aside from selfish ambition and rivalry and take on the selfless mindset of Christ.
Verses 5 – 11 are a moving and poetic description of the nature of Christ (please stop here and read those verses and stop again to reflect on the words). They describe Jesus, who though equal with God, emptied Himself and took on the form of a servant humbling Himself to the point of death on the cross. Paul calls the Philippians to shine as lights in the world and to work out their faith in fear and trembling, knowing it is God who works in them. (Verses 12 – 13).
Key lesson: True greatness is found in humility – Jesus though equal with God made Himself nothing to serve and save us.
Bramhall Methodist Church and Centrepoint combined service at 10:00 (Bible Month 2) (live-streamed)
Brownley Green 12:00 Holy Communion service (Bible Month 2)
Cheadle Hulme 10:30 (Bible Month 2) (live-streamed)
Heald Green 10:30 Holy Communion service (Bible Month 1)
Lawton Moor 10:00 (Bible Month 1)
St Andrew’s 10:30 Holy Communion service (Bible Month 2)
St Mary’s Handforth 10:30 Baptism and Holy Communion service (Bible Month 2)
Styal 10:30
Trinity Cheadle 10:30
Wilmslow 10:30 (Bible Month 2) (live-streamed)