Reply to: God in the workplace

[Jabberwocky]

Here are some true Christians

[Francko]

...Heads of Investment Banks, senior bankers, traders, regulators all meeting together ...

Oh I see. The only ones who actually deserve to speak with your God. Of course people earning less than 100k a year aren't even worth mentioning as christians. Has your God ever known of the rich and the eye of the needle? Or does your God lives in a penthouse flat in Canary Wharf?

You are a shame to the true christians.

[darmstadt]

St. Peter's Barge, possibly not for much longer:

CROSSRAIL THREAT TO WHARF BOAT VENUES

Jan 6 2006

By Tan Parsons

THE CONTROVERSIAL Crossrail project could spell seven years of stress for water-bound Wharfers, according to a report published this month.

If, as expected, royal assent for the Crossrail Act is granted in 2007, construction will start in 2008.

West India Quay is an area likely to be particularly affected, with several long-term moored boats already marked for removal. The route would run underneath the quay itself and a station is planned in the middle.

Ian Rathbone, Crossrail media manager, said: "I can confirm that we are proposing the removal of St Peter's Barge. The Crossrail project is definitely going ahead and Crossrail is scheduled to open in 2015."

Although St Peter's Barge - a floating church - has been focused on as a potential casualty, other organisations in the area have been quick to voice their concerns.

David Spence, director of Museum in Docklands, said: "We have two tugs in front of the museum at the moment and we are aware that if Crossrail does go ahead they would have to be removed while the dock is drained.

"It's going to be very disruptive for our visitors in the meantime while the construction is taking place."

However, Mr Spence acknowledges that in the longer term Crossrail could actually benefit the museum.

"We believe the improved infrastructure will allow more visitors from outside Canary Wharf to come and visit," he said.

"It's an inconvenience, but in the long term one that's worth paying."

David Kampfner, project director of the SS Robin Trust, which is also based in West India Quay with a gallery on board a boat, said: "Crossrail could be a truly great project, but in the meantime there may be a lot of pain in terms of getting there.

"You have to be prepared to live with construction in Canary Wharf. We want to minimise disruption, but of course we are realistic."

However, on the possibility of relocation, Mr Kampfner is remaining optimistic. "All the indications at this stage are that the best plan for everybody involved would be for us to stay put," he said. "It's really very early days at the moment - it's too early to make a call on it."

On plans affecting West India Dock, Mr Rathbone added: "If people want to object at this stage then they should contact the local MP, Jim Fitzpatrick.

"There is a system of compensation for when organisations are affected by the project, and the exact compensation in individual cases will be thrashed out by the select committee."

[sasguru]

Heads of Investment Banks, senior bankers, traders, regulators all meeting together to worship God during their lunch break. Fantastic.
St Peter's Barge

I trust they tipped you well for your exemplary serving skills?

PS Why don't you respond to my other posts today or the evidence so overwhelming you'd rather bury your head in the sand?

[Spartacus]

it's 'bull-tulipter', ffs, get it right!

[Spartacus]

Does anyone actually read Chico's massive tombstones of text?

Sometimes I'm not sure Chico does. Old timers around here will remember the classic occasion on the old board when he posted an enormous cut 'n' paste job in support of some position of his, that actually argued (very successfully) completely the opposite point of view.

[Dundeegeorge]

Why does everyone misquote that?

Being a "big hitter" himself, I'm sure he craves the company of others like himself.

it's 'bull-tulipter', ffs, get it right!

[NoddY]

Does anyone actually read Chico's massive tombstones of text?

[Spartacus]

Oh I missed this bit. Deeply cringe worthy Chico. Even by your standards.

Being a "big hitter" himself, I'm sure he craves the company of others like himself.

[Dundeegeorge]

Really?

Good for you Chico.

I trust these people have received the true message of Christ, and have Love in their Hearts, for without Love we are nothing.

And who said god had the monopoly on love, Alf? Judging from the works of his followers (from their fruits shall ye know them) god seems pretty full of hate to me. Or at least he would if he existed.

[ALM]

Heads of Investment Banks, senior bankers, traders, regulators all meeting together to worship God during their lunch break. Fantastic.

Oh I missed this bit. Deeply cringe worthy Chico. Even by your standards.

[AlfredJPruffock]

A few years ago the prospect of telling people at work I was a Christian would have filled me with dread but then I encountered the Holy Spirit and I am now bursting at the seams. As Jeremiah puts it

"But if I say, "I will not mention him
Or speak any more in his name,"
His word is in my heart like a fire,
A fire shut up in my bones.
I am weary of holding it in;
Indeed, I cannot." (Jeremiah 20:9)

When I worked in the City I would meet up with Christian friends at lunch, find the nearest church for prayer and fellowship. That was truly a blessing. I then moved on and found a contract in Canary Wharf. I was worried that my work spiritual life would decline as I knew fellow Christians who worked there but was not aware of any churches where we could go to for fellowship. However God had other plans, the guy sitting next to turned out to be a Christian. He worked on a different Programme and had no operational reason to interact with him. I would normally just say Hi, Good morning etc but one day we got chatting and lo and behold we clicked. We then found out about St. Peter's Barge. Amazing – It's packed out at lunchtimes with Christians from all over Canary Wharf meeting together, listening to the Word of God, praying and fellowship. Heads of Investment Banks, senior bankers, traders, regulators all meeting together to worship God during their lunch break. Fantastic. The God haters will have you believe that Christianity is on the decline. Yeah right. Revival is coming- you heard it here first.

St Peter's Barge

Good for you Chico.

I trust these people have received the true message of Christ, and have Love in their Hearts, for without Love we are nothing.

[Phoenix]

Let's take the barge and invade....France....In the name of St Peter

[Xenophon]

A few years ago the prospect of telling people at work I was a Christian would have filled me with dread but then I encountered the Holy Spirit and I am now bursting at the seams. As Jeremiah puts it

"But if I say, "I will not mention him
Or speak any more in his name,"
His word is in my heart like a fire,
A fire shut up in my bones.
I am weary of holding it in;
Indeed, I cannot." (Jeremiah 20:9)

When I worked in the City I would meet up with Christian friends at lunch, find the nearest church for prayer and fellowship. That was truly a blessing. I then moved on and found a contract in Canary Wharf. I was worried that my work spiritual life would decline as I knew fellow Christians who worked there but was not aware of any churches where we could go to for fellowship. However God had other plans, the guy sitting next to turned out to be a Christian. He worked on a different Programme and had no operational reason to interact with him. I would normally just say Hi, Good morning etc but one day we got chatting and lo and behold we clicked. We then found out about St. Peter's Barge. Amazing – It's packed out at lunchtimes with Christians from all over Canary Wharf meeting together, listening to the Word of God, praying and fellowship. Heads of Investment Banks, senior bankers, traders, regulators all meeting together to worship God during their lunch break. Fantastic. The God haters will have you believe that Christianity is on the decline. Yeah right. Revival is coming- you heard it here first.

St Peter's Barge

When I worked in the City I would meet up with friends and go to table-dancing bars.

[Spartacus]

How many of them are calling for war in the Middle East, or is it just you?