As is often the case, Dilwyn, our Bedlington terrier, features this week. He always comes in the room with us when we record and invariably jumps up on the day bed.

We trust that you will be challenged, encouraged and blessed and, if so, why not share the link on your own social media platforms. Thanks if you do.

This week’s online service from the upper room again features several topics, as per the heading above. The hymn that Debby has chosen this time round is Great Is Thy Faithfulness.

Without planning it that way, there is a definite theme that runs through today’s service. With the green shoots from the valley, the plumbing problem and even the question, this week’s heading is a summary of the points made.

We do use the ‘church with a difference’ subtitle on the website – and beyond – and that is certainly the case this week, as our online service goes on the road.

Time marches on, we’re in the second-half of the month and the World Cup comes to an end today.

Welcome to the latest online Sunday service from The Church at Hiraeth, although this week we are not in the upper room but my man cave.

There’s some external footage from Lake Street Methodist Church in Lower Gornal

There’s external footage from a preaching visit to Himley Road Methodist Church during the week just gone. That’s also the lead image photograph.

Rather, it’s a para-church ministry, which is one that exists alongside the recognised structure to support, encourage and build.