Simon Parry's Blog

New Year and new stuff

2011-01-27T18:37:00.002Z

Hellooooo

Well lots happening.

Check out www.simonparrymusic.com for more info :)

oooops

2010-11-19T14:15:00.000Z

hello!

Well it has been ages since I've written - which is alme - but have been super busy!

The new New Wine kids Christmas album (Joy to the World) is done - and sounds great! Lots of fun making that. Got some great musicians, singers and carols on it. (no one is called Carol.. like we didnt get 12 people called Carol on it ... i meant Christmas carols)

My new album, 'More than anything' is going great. We're just looking at the 2011 tour all over the UK and as far as Asia! SO details coming soon on that.

Dr Zing is busy filming with me some new Christmas vids - these will be online very soon.

Colin and Zuma are also gonna be back soon with some preschool videos.

And of course lost going on at St Pauls Ealing (my home church)

Please do check the website soon for updates on all of these.

Every blessing,

Si

Christmas in September

2010-08-31T19:57:00.000+01:00

Oh yeh - its that time of the year - well not quite.. but I'm humming and recording a load of Christmas track for the 1st New Wine Christmas kids album due for release early October. Its gonna be a crackers - great muso's, great Kids worship leaders and loads of crimbo bells!

Life is good. Busy but good. Kids stuff at home church (www.stpaulsealing.com) is exciting and looking forward to what Gods will do and bring this term. new people joining the staff and well lots going on.

Just sorting out some budgets from kids at New Wine and then only a new promo video for Tiny Little Me - our big preschool event happening again in October. Hundreds come along to a morning of music, fun and activities. Love it.

Meeting up with Dan Weeks (www.weeksweeksweeks.com) tomorrow to plan a world take over for kids worship and also gonna eat my 2nd Chocolate brownie from Tescos today.

Anyway - bless you - thanks for checking back here and pray that God will continue to bless your kids ministry wherever you are.

Simon

Website is live

2010-08-23T09:15:00.003+01:00

Well at last my new website is live. Its got lots of info on the album, news, contact stuff and will have a load of videos in the next few weeks.
Do have a look.

Well back in the office at Church today - great to be back. I love this place. Planning and plotting lots of new things this Autumn - so I'll be sure to let you know on here.

Also getting my Powermac going today - installing some new software - fun times :)

Have a great week - God bless

Si

Hols

2010-08-16T11:14:00.000+01:00

I love being on holiday. Its great!

So off to spend a few days away with Sarah and the kids and then back to all kinds of great stuff. Producing a new Christmas Kids album for New Wine, writing a new kids novel, starting the 'More than anything' tour along with all kinds of amazing stuff at my home church.

If you're interested in hosting a 'More than anything' kids event, get in touch :)

Oh and my new website will be live next week - so check back soon. www.simonparrymusic.com.

Enjoy the sun (and some rain!)

Si

ALBUM RELEASED AND TOUR ON THE WAY!

2010-08-11T20:16:00.000+01:00

Hey.

Well the album is now released in the UK and on itunes, amazon etc and so plans are under way for the new UK tour kicking off this autumn. An event full of music, fun, mayhem, live band and loads of great stuff.
If you're interested in hosting an event, get in touch :)

New Wine was fab. A great time at LSE, North and CSW (all 3 sites in 2 weeks!). Awesome to meet so many great kids leaders passionate to see kids know Jesus. and watch out for the new New Wine kids Christmas album out this October.

Anyway - I'm on hols now for a few week - so please stay in touch and enjoy the summer.

Every blessing,

Simon

Sunny New Wine

2010-07-28T16:43:00.000+01:00

Sat here at New Wine LSE having a cuppa tea. The weather is great and the kids stuff is awesome. Got ana amazing team, 800+ kids and loving spending time with great friends.

Songs have been going down well as has the new album (yay!) Havnt seen my kids much over the week, so looking forward to making that up in 2 weeks time.

Great seeing Rick Otto (awesome kids dude from up norfff) - so yeah pretty good time really.

God is good - and thats enough for me :)

Bless you

Si

More than anything - NEW LIVE KIDS ALUM

2010-07-02T00:03:00.000+01:00

Yep Its all done. Album finished and off to get printed. 'More than anything' will be released this July with Integrity Music and features a load of new songs.With some cracking new co-writes and also features the vocals of David and Beci Wakerley from Hillsong Kids and Yancy (www.yancynotnancy.com}
You can order the album now from www simonparrymusic.com.

New Wine is also fast approaching - so lots to do with that as Im leading kids work, all age celebrations, kids choirs and all sorts!

Anyways - blessings galore - and speak soon.

Si

Logos

2010-05-04T17:12:00.000+01:00

Well, music stuff over for now (well a few days anyways) so now looking at designing some new logos! OH yeah. Working on the new New Wine Kids logo and some other bit and pieces - love it. It's sooooo fun!

Digestive buscuits - they're good. Just found a big packet in the office and have claimed them. However, there is nothing quite like a Custard Cream dunked in a cup of Tea. AMAZING!

Well God is good. This week we have been looking with our kids minstry at Matthew 5: 16 - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. What a cool thing that is. That we have the amazing gift of shining Jesus to others.
This is definately my desire to see Kids do as well as us adults.

Right - off to buy a Shotgun Microphone! lol

Blessings

Si

Recording Done!

2010-05-02T19:07:00.000+01:00

What a few weeks. Having recorded loads of kids for my album, we were recording kids from one of our kids clubs for a new Kingsway Kids album, and then just back last night from Sheffield for the New Wine kids album recording! But all went well - God is awesome!

So a few days to chill before our big pre-school event (Tiny Little Me) at church on Sunday. We usually get over 200 to the event - so should be good.

Well am just about to watch some 'V' on abc, but were looking at booking some tour dates in the autumn for the new album, 'More than anything' so if you would like a Kids event in your church or school, get in touch!

Have a great bank holiday weekend (in the UK anyways!)

Every blessing,

Si

Recording Day nearly here

2010-04-22T17:44:00.000+01:00

Well, as I write this Im planning the final stages for the Live Recording day this Saturday 24th April in Ealing, London.

Matt and Dan Weeks (www.weeksweeksweeks.com) are crazy busy putting stuff together, an amazing mate Mark Graves is planning the sound stuff, Dr Zing is busy going through some crazy music stuff, and well its all getting rather exciting!

Its going to be a great day of rocking kids worship, along with some awesome worship songs. Thank you God for allowing us to make this project and be part of this amazing thing that is Kids Worship.

So, if you're free on Saturday at 11am till 2pm - come along. We're also filming the event - so you might even be on a video too!

Had a great time in Liverpool at the 'Toolkit' conference with Ykids, YFC, SU, Urban Saints and a load of other people. Was an amazing time to be with so many amazing people passionate about kids ministry in Liverpool. Thank you guys for all you do. Keep going!

Chat soon, every blessing,

Si

Latest Album News

2010-04-14T23:57:00.000+01:00

Well only just over a week till we record the big album in London.

Finalizing some awesome special guest vocalists for the album from, well all over the world! So watch out for new on that!
Song writing is done and finished - studio time coming up. Heading over to Paul Burton's studio on Mon/Tues next week with weeksweeksweeks for some awesome recording time in the best place to record!

So if you're in London, or can get here - its gonna be a pretty cool day. 24th April :)

I'm also off to Liverpool this weekend to talk at a Kids and youth conference with a good friend of mine, Claire Morgans who heads up an amazing Kids ministry in Bootle called Ykids (www.ykids.org). So gonna be good.

Peace and love

Si

Live Kids Album

2010-04-08T21:25:00.000+01:00

Well plans are moving forward for a brand new Live Kids album recorded this April in London with Integrity Music Europe.
Songs are sorted, tracks and beginning, special guest vocalists are sorted (even the ones in Australia!), the Weeks' boys are buzzin with ideas - and photo shoot hapenin next week. So all in all - its gonna be great! Will have updates in the coming days!

Check it out here : http://www.musicwithintegrity.com/misc/simonparryflyer/index.htm

Life is busy gearing up for the New Wine 2010 kids albums, New Wine event in the summer, conferences galore over next few months and planning a stonking new tour in the autumn - oh and a new Christmas album! lol

So get in touch - what kids song are you using? What resources would you love to have?

Bless you in all you do.

Si

NEW LIVE KIDS ALBUM

2010-02-25T23:14:00.000Z

Well its the new year and a new project.

I'm really excited to be working with Integrity Music on a new live kids worship album recorded in London in April 2010.
Produced by the awesome Matt and Dan Weeks and with a bunch of new songs and co-writes with Hillsong Kids and Duggie Dug Dug - its gonna be a great time.

So if your free on SATURDAY 24th APRIL in Ealing London UK from 11am to 2pm - some along!

Visit the website for more info - www.simonparrymusic.com

Thanks for reading - chat soon.

Blessings

Si

New Stuff

2009-12-06T17:19:00.002Z

Hi

Well been a while - but been busy writing some new kids worship songs. Co-writing with some awesome people and looking at working with some great new music people in 2010.

A new song recently finished is called 'More than anything' co-written with David and Becky Wakerley from Hillsong Church Australia. Its just been covered on the New Wine 2009 Kids album and will be rerecorded by ne in the new year on my new Kids worship album - so keep an eye out for that!

Some good friends of mine have just released their new All age worhsip album - God is Her. Nick and Becky Drake - check it out.

Cool - bless you!

Si

oooops! Its been a while!

2009-04-29T19:03:00.002+01:00

HEy

Well its been a while since i last blogged! (Keep forgetting - the big Facebook world is all consuming!)

But things are good. Writing new stuff, recording new stuff, planning more events and loving life at the mo.

Currently planning the new New Wine kids albums, new Christmas plays and album and a live DVD project! All before Christmas of course.

Well, we're currently updating the website too - will have new features and downloads.
You can also buy the album on itunes now!! Wehay!!

Anyways

bless you

Si

2008-12-18T22:27:00.004Z

Keeping it up to date!

2008-10-13T22:09:00.003+01:00

Hey hey! Well this is the first blog entry for a while! and not the last either.

Things are getting exciting with the 'Gods love is Big' album and tour. We'll be taking the album around the country in 2009 with live Kids worship roadshows in churches, schools and theatres!

I'm also gonna be writing a book this year on All age worship - should be cool! Will be out ready for New Wine! Looking at doing some wild and wacky stff with friends at ICC Records too!
There's also a load of other stuff which we'll be posting info about right here!

We've also been having fun filming some promo vids for one of our upcomig kids events here in Ealing called 'Massive'

We're also planning to film some 'pop videos' for some of the new songs from the album this half term - so stay tuned for when and where they will be available - FREE!

Anyway - bless you loads for stopping by and hope to see you soon!

Si

Ready to go!

2008-07-16T23:34:00.003+01:00

Well the album should be out next Tuesday and ready for launching at New Wine this year! Really pleased and excited about it.

Life is pretty crazy at the mo gearing up for leading Ground Breakers, Family Celebrations and seminars at New Wine.

Here are some pics from the photo shoot for 'God love is big'.

Will be back soon.

You can also check out my new website - www.simonparrymusic.com

Bless you

Si

All done

2008-06-29T23:41:00.002+01:00

Hi

Well the album is all done and off to print. The artworks all done and the mastering n stuff - its sounding SWEEEEEEET!

Things are also really good at the moment. Loving St Pauls Ealing (our church) loving London and Sarah, Noah and Millie are all good. Things are of course crazy leading up to New Wine - but God is always good!

Anyways - bless you

Si

In the studio!

2008-05-16T12:33:00.002+01:00

Oh yeah! Im down at ICC studios in Eastbourne with the Weeks Boys (www.weeksweeksweeks.com) recodring a new kids worship album called 'God's love is Big' due for release in July and at New Wine.
It totally ROCKS!! Will stick some pics up soon! Hahaha!!

NEW KIDS WORSHIP ALBUM

2008-04-25T00:05:00.002+01:00

Oh yeah! It's coming!
I'm really excited about the new album - 'God's love is big' being released this July (2008)
I'm recording with ICC (www.iccrecords.com) with Matt and Dan Weeks producing (www.weeksweeksweeks.com) and a ton of amazing muso's and a whole load of new songs!
It's being released at New Wine - so look out for it!

God's Love Is Big
Author: Simon Parry
Publisher:International Christian Communications
Published: 2008-07-10
Format: CD

NEW NEW WINE KIDS ALBUM

2007-07-18T17:47:00.000+01:00

Hey!

well the new Massive Kids album is out now. Get yourself a copy - it totally rocks.
I've got a couple of songs on there (which is cool!)and there's a load of other top songs.

Where to get it? Check out these websites:

www.newwinedirect.co.uk or www.essentialchristian.com

See ya soon.

Si

SO WOTS GOING ON?

2007-07-16T22:09:00.000+01:00

Well things have been and are still crazy busy at the mo.

Just returned from leading the 5-10 at Vineyard Refresh (a kinda mini New Wine for Vineyard churches in the South of UK). Went really well and had a great time. Had a top team with me and an amazing time of worship, ministry and fun with the kids.

Now getting ready to co-lead Groundbreakers at New Wine this year, seminars and all sorts.

Also getting closer to recording a new kids album with major record label. Finishing off some new songs, producer is sorted, some of the musos are booked and it's looks like its gonna be amazing! Hopefully recording in November and released early next year - very cool and exciting!

Sarah and the kids are doing great. Church rocks. Job is brill. and all is well!

Well that's about is fro now - will be keeping this up-to-date more often (honest!)

Bless you loads,

Si

Making Movies

2007-04-22T21:55:00.000+01:00

We've been having a load of fun making movies for sunday services. The best one yet is the adventures of Bionic Bob. Bob is the curate here at St Pauls, but when someones in need he becomes 'Bionic Bob'.

Watch it below - it's a laugh.

Everything else is cool at the mo. Busy getting stuff going and havning a great time!

bless you loads

Si.

IN THE GARDEN

2007-04-15T19:15:00.000+01:00

Well I'm sat here with Millie in the garden, glass of diet coke with ice, laptop and millie watching the planes. Great!
Also admiring our new lawn (went out and got a load of turf) as I'm rubbish at plating seeds. they all cooked in the sun!

Noahs not been too well - had another fc the other day. Had the ambulances and stuff. not a great night! But he's on the up now.

n.. hvjDECDZSSy (thats Millie)

Sarahs good and Millie is fine.

Will post some pictures soon.

keep in touch adn see you soon.

Love

Si and gang

NEW STUFF

2007-03-27T21:24:00.000+01:00

HI guys.

Hope everyone is happy and enjoying everything life brings

We're good over here in sunny Ealing.

Just finished the 3rd week of Breakout (a kids club run at the church for 7-10s) We had over 100 kids last week and a whopping waiting list too. So it's really exciting!

Just about to launch 'Full House' this sunday. This is a new style Kids meeting on Sundays. Typical 'Simon' style with fun, mess, worship and a big slice of God stuff.

Sarah is doing really good. Plotting and planning some ideas with friends. Noah is enjoying playschool. Comes hope tired and happy - which is great. Milly can now say 'Dadda, mama, and nana (for Noah) Very cute!

So yeah - things are good. I'm writing some new stuff for church and for a new recording project hopefully in the Autumn - so watch this space!

New Transformers movie looks soooooooooooo cool! Check it out!

Well keep in touch.

Loadsa luv

Si and the Parrys!

FROSTIES

2007-03-10T22:16:00.000Z

I just love 'em. Sarah ordered a huge Kg Box last week and somehow I've managed to get through the whole box. Cant believe it! Anyway - they were yummy.

So whats going on in our lives here in London. Well lots. Noah has just started Playschool and is loving it to bits. He's settled straight away and loves putting the sand in the water pit (he's not meant to though!). Millie is just sooooo big and starting to take steps by herself. Amazing at 9 months!

Sarah is good. Constantly telling me to put my socks and pants in the wash basket - but still loves me! And I'm really good. Got loads coming up - new clubs and events. Chatted with a guy from a record company this week and quite excited about possibly doing some stuff with them. So loads going on.

Oh and just planted some grass seeds today - very exciting. Gonna watch it grow.

Really enjoying making new friends and hanging out with the ones we know already. (especially the ones who have never seen the pudding 'Spotted Dick and Custard' before!

Here's the new Doctor Who ad - very cool!!

Anyway must go - am sat in my dressing gown watching the 10'o clock news.

Bless you loads

Si

THINGS ARE REALLY GOOD

2007-02-13T11:59:00.000Z

Yup - things are great! Settling in great in the church. Staff are a real laugh, loads and loads of kids and a great area to live and made some great Friends. So, basically we're chuffed to bits.

God's so great.

Noah getting into Playschool, Millie is well and fine, Sarah's off to coffee with people all the time and a already busy like mad with assemblies and getting to know all the kids team.

Submitted some songs for the new wine kids album - so hopefully they might get on.

Ina bit of a writing frenzy too - got a load of song ideas on the go - which is really exciting.

Anyway - need to go. Do keep in touch and love you all.

Blessings

Si.

Chaos in the house!

2007-01-21T11:01:00.000Z

Yep - the house is crazy. Boxes everywhere, stuff just appearing from everywhere and two kids to entertain at the same time. So have just sat down for a cuppa and a flapjack,

We're all so excited about moving tomorrow (Monday) and getting to know the guys at St Pauls, Ealing.

May be a few days till I write another blog - will be waiting for BT to fit our Internet stuff.

So hope you're all well - and thanks for the emails and stuff.

Lots of love

Si (and the Parrys)

Last Morning at Vineyard

2007-01-14T13:13:00.000Z

Well there we have it. Just got back from our last morning at Bournemouth Vineyard. What a morning. I though (on the way there) 'be strong Si', 'keep it cool'! Well that didn't quite happen.

Tears and snot all over - and that wasn't just me.

But it was the most amazing morning. To say bye to all our friends and family that we've known over the last 7+ years.
So again I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all at Bournemouth Vineyard who have made us part of their family, who have helped us through tough times, who have laughed with us, cried with us and made bodily noises with.. well.. um .. me! You will be sooo missed.
But we're not the other side of the world - we're only and hour and a half up the road - so come and see us in Ealing. Please also email us stuff and leave messages on our blog.

Bless you all loads.

With much love

Simon, Sarah, Noah and Millie
xxx

PS - If you have Skype - search for 'margethechicken' or 'Simon Parry' and Skype us - oh and get a web cam too! S

GOING AWAY

2007-01-12T16:34:00.000Z

Well I'm sat in the office just finishing off some stuff before I head home and then over to the Leaving party tonight.
Really looking forward to it just don't know quite what to expect! Years of retribution may be waiting!

Well - I'll report back later tonight - prob with some embarrassing pics too!

Ta ta for now

Si.

Time is ticking away!

2007-01-09T16:35:00.000Z

I just cant believe how quickly time is flying by. In just under a week I'll be leaving Bournemouth Vineyard.

Just been out to lunch with Rob Clark - boy did we eat a lot of food. Went to TGI Fridays and had their enourmous Cheese Burger, onion rings and those yummy Brownie and Ice cream pudding thingy. Feel like a whale though!

Just fininshed the Vineyard Re:Fresh website (well almost). If you're looking for a great weekend away for your family - check it out. www.vineyardrefresh.org.uk

Well anyway - must get back to stuff.

Oh deep joy - going home to do more packing!

Bless you loads.

Si

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2007-01-08T10:28:00.000Z

Well - can you believe it's 2007 already!

Well this is a year of big change for us as a family. We' re leaving Bournemouth Vineyard and moving over to St Pauls Church, Ealing in Feb and joining the staff as Children's Pastor.

So that's really cool. Cant believe it's happening so soon!

Anyway - Sarah is fine. looking forward to the move. On our last trip down there she got very excited when she spotted M&S. Seeing Subway did it for me!

Noah and Millie are doing great too. Noah loves his new drum kit and Millie has started cruising round the furniture. Not bad at 8 months!!

Here are a couple of pics of Noah and Millie. Noah in his new Buzz outfit after eating dinner (see if you can guess what he had!) and Millie on her first swing ride. She loved it!

Well that's about it. Still dreaming of getting an Ford S-max one day - but still quite happy with our little C-max!

Bless you loads.

Si

Christmas Play Stuff

2006-12-16T20:56:00.000Z

It's that time of the year again when the Christmas play takes over church on Sunday!

I'm sat here in the kitchen doing the finishing touches for tomorrow's event. We've got loads of kids involved and it's sure to be a great event.

Just watching the X-factor final - come on Leona!!

Well, I'll write soon.

Bless ya

Si

Sinking in

2006-12-14T22:22:00.000Z

Well things are starting to sink in a bit now. We're getting ready to move on in January to London - so the big packing and sorting routine is in full motion now!

Can we find anything of use? Not likely! But still - its really exciting.

Cookie jars are soooo hard to find online or in fact anywhere. I want to find a nice cool jar for my mum for crimbo - can I find one anywhere (that doesnt have jolly flowers on it!)

Anyway, back to jar searching.

Bless you loads.

Si

Everythings Changing!

2006-12-12T21:53:00.000Z

Yup. Everything is changing in 2007. From Feb, I will be taking on the role of Kids Pastor at St Paul's Church, Ealing with Mark & Lindsey Melluish and team. Very excited about this.

It's been a great 7 years at the Vineyard Church in Bournemouth, but now time to move on to something different. Sad to be leaving some very special friends, but it's not that far away!

Noah and Millie are doing great. Noah is still mad on drumming in his bedroom (he'll be 3 in Feb!) and Millie is just beautiful. Sarah's doing good too.

Well that's about it for now - need to start packing.

Bless you loads.

Si

Back in the UK

2006-09-13T16:00:00.000+01:00

Yep. I'm back in the UK. Had a great time in California leading a Great Big God event out at the Mid Penisula Vineyard Church in San Mateo. Great time. Loadsa fun.

Just bought a new piano (one I;ve wanted for as long as I can remember and which are not made anymore and are like gold dust) a Yamaha p200. I am now one happy man.

Other news - Noah (my son) managed to spill a glass of water over my laptop a day before I flew out to the States (just happened to have loads of GBG stuff on it too!) But never mind. Managed to get a new one in the States.

Well that's it for now - off to print some baptism certificates for Sunday.

bless you guys.

Si

Chillin in the Summer House

2006-08-08T17:01:00.000+01:00

Well as I sit and write this I've just heard that my friends Nigel and Jo Hemming have just had their 3rd child, Jonathan James Hemming. We're so thrilled for them and that all is ok.

New Wine B went amazingingly well. There were well over 3500 people in Venue 1 for a crazy Great Big God event. The band were hot, the gunge and mess was flowing and we had an amazing time.

So yeah just chillin in my summer house 0 which is currently my office. I've been invaded by birds flying in and out the house and some giant mutant prehistoric Spiders watching jme from outside. (dont like spiders). Designing a load of flyers and our new church 'Welcome' magazine - so had a good day.

Anyway - i'm just waffling. Bless you all.

Si

GBG New Wine Rocks!

2006-08-02T23:01:00.000+01:00

Well, Great Big God at New Wine A went really well. Loads of people, loads of sun and loads of fun! Just getting ready for New Wine B on Saturday.
Here are some pics from New Wine A GBG:

All is well at home. Got a new camera for talin piccies, oh and mats for the car. What an exciting life I lead.

Ohh, I'm now working from home. Due to the selling of the VIneyard Centre here in Bournemouth, and the fact that our new building wont be ready for months - I am now living and working in my summer house!

Home for lunch, cups of tea, cakes and the view of my garden. Sweet!

Well, hope you enjoy your breakfast when you next eat it.

Blessings galore

Si.

Back from RE:fresh!

2006-07-10T23:55:00.000+01:00

Well what a weekend.

Packed 2 luton vans (a little too much!) Arrived at Bradfield College Thursday afternoon - put up our church marquee for the cafe, unloaded the vans. Set up the CRAZY kids tent. The event kicked off on Friday evening. We had about 90 kids for the weekend - we had an absolute blast!

It rained, we had gunge, the food was good and our gazeebo blew down. cool!

i'll upload some pics soon.

I'm also off to California in September to lead a Great Big God event over there - so should be really cool.

We're also down at New Wine too - doing 2 GBG events in the big top. very exciting!

just off to bed - so good night!

si.

Off to RE:fresh

2006-07-05T20:56:00.000+01:00

Yep. It's that time of the year again. The Vineyard RE:fresh summer camp. This is year is gonna be as busy as ever. I'm leading the 5-10s groups with about 100 kids, we're also heading up the Cafe and bookshop on site - oh and we're moving church offices too!

Sooooooo - pretty busy really! Got our Focus C-max back from the garage (long story involving local Ford dealer who are pants!) so all is well now.

Anyway - off to pack and plan some more meesy games!

Loadsa blessings

Si

Sat in my kitchen

2006-06-25T15:20:00.000+01:00

Im writing this while sitting in my kitchen finishing off my sermon for this evening. Noahs in Bed, Millie's sleeping, Sarahs got a cold and walking round in her pjs and its been raining. But thanks the Lords for a cup of tea!

Im writing about God using all sorts of people - good, small, tall, young and old kinda thing.Using the story of the Woman cought in adultery and some others.

Just about to have a piece if cake too.

Anyway - if your into kids stuff in the VIneyard - do check out our new Kids Leaders webpage. It's only new (so not all working yet!) but its gona be a cool place for ideas, sharing thoughts and ideas.

Right - back to my writing.

Bless you loads

Si

DAY FOUR

2006-05-22T09:56:00.000+01:00

Well it's day four of our new journey with Emily. Woke up this morning with one hec of a creek in the neck. I'm just soooo knackered!

Our new car is all cool and so we're gonna jet off to Southampton to get (more) baby stuff. It seems you can never buy enough baby stuff. Anyway there's a Maccie D's there. So all is well.

Watched 'Hulk' last night - what a load of rubbish that was!

Anyway - have a great day

Si

EMILY ANNE IS BORN

2006-05-19T19:35:00.000+01:00

Hoooray! We are the proud parents of Emily (Millie) Anne Parry. She is gorgeous and huge. A whopping 9lb 3oz of girl.

Prayer does work! Sarah has been getting sooo tired and worn out that last night I prayed 'Lord may the baby come this evening. I got to sleep at 1am and was woken aty 2am with waters flowing all over the bed and Emily on her way!

and all is well. We'll be introducing Noah to his little sister tommorrow, and looking forward to that.

Here's a pic of Emily...

Bless you loads.

Si

NEW CARS - OLD BABY SEAT - AND NEW BABY (soon!)

2006-05-18T23:05:00.000+01:00

Well as lots of you know we are expecting our 2nd child any day now - so being me and a man I tried our baby seat yesterday ( a whole week before the due date!) to find that it doesnt fit in our Ford C-max. Oh poo. Baby is due any minute and the car is wrong. Also the boot is too small for our pushchairs and stuff, and Noahs feet are too long for the back seat. The baby seat is also part of a big buggie thing (that the family got us - cost big money)

Soooo - down to our local Ford dealer today - and we swapped the C-max for a Mondeo. Man - I'm becoming a grown up with a grown up car (scarry!) But hey-ho - the Mondy is a cool car. And it means we can stick with all our current baby stuff.

Still waiting on baby though. Hasnt arrived yet. Hoping it will soon.

Blessings

Si

Equipping Conference thing

2006-05-13T09:18:00.000+01:00

Well I'm sat here with a cuppa tea at Twynham Community Church in Christchurch waiting for everyone to turn up for day 2 of out Equipping conference. We've got Charlie Brown from the Mid-peninsula Vineyard over with a team (they're really nice!) the theme of te conference is looking at the Fatherheart of God. Very coo!

So I've managed to log onto someones wireless network and write this - I'm sure its the churches though!

Sarah thought baby was coming last night - but it didnt. So were still waiting. But we ordered some blockbuster dvds and they came. Woohoo!

Bless you loads

Si.

Cool Mac vs Pc ads

2006-05-11T09:55:00.000+01:00

Hey. Check out www.apple.com for some really cool Mac v Pc adverts on their website. How true they are.

I've got a mac at home - and it rocks. Pcs at work are ok - hey, they work (mostly!)

Bless ya

Si

Worship Stuff

2006-05-10T22:13:00.000+01:00

HI.

Just got back home form being away up in Coventry at Nettle Hill for a worship leaders retreat. Had a really cool time. Dan Wilt was there hanging out with us all and sharing his thoughts on worship.

On the way back - encountered some giant hailstones on the A34. They were HUGE! Like something from the day after tomorrow or something! But got home ok and in time to say goodnight to Noah (so that was very cool!)

Very exciting though - Nigel Hemming now has a blog! nigelhemming.blogspot.com - why not say hello!

Anyway - must go and feed the wife grapes!

Bless you

Si

SUMMER'S COMING!

2006-04-24T23:19:00.000+01:00

Well, we've just done Easter (and all the services and stuff that goes with it) and it's nearly Summer.

Working on a new Worship album for church - our welcome CD and summer give out. Sounding really cool so far. Laying down some guitars and backing vocals this week. Has some new and older songs. Sounds fresh - thats always good.

Things are busy though - our second child is due next month (5 weeks! Eeek) so lots to do.

Anyway - loadsa blessings!

Si

I CAN SEE YOU!

2006-01-31T21:59:00.000Z

Arent web cams cool. just got a couple to use on Skype - and man they're cool. Noah (my son) thinks its really cool.

Things are good - really busy doing Great Big God tours around uk, a few recording projects and of course all the church stuff - but God is good.

Oh well - thats about it really. Just gonna have a thorntions fudge cake - MMmmmmmmmm!

Blessings

Si.

Hot Ribena and more sausages

2006-01-06T16:39:00.000Z

Well, I'm back at the office (only just) recovering from the Flu...sorry..man Flu. Ooooh it was bad.
But waht better way to get better than Drinking hot Ribena and easting sausages. Workd for me.
So my legs were shking, I was wearing several layers and watching daytime tv, while also chasing my son around the house.

But now..feeling better and working my way through a packet of chocolate digestive buscuits (with help from Vicki in the office!)

Getting ready for loads of Great Big God events this year - very cool. Check them out at www.vineyardrecords.co.uk .

Anyway - must go.

Blessings

Si

It's nearly Christmas

2005-10-21T11:32:00.000+01:00

Well - it's nearly Christmas. I've just orderd Noahs first Christmas present online yesturday - very exciting in deed. Cant tell you what it is though - it's a surprise!

Things are good. Getting ready for our Family in teh fifth Sunday in a couple of weeks, and then a Great Big God event in London in November. So lots going on.

Have you tried 'Skype' yet? it's great! free calls and al sorts. Check it out - I might even talk to you!

Arent Sausages great - hot or cold. They're just Grrreat!

Speak soon.

Si.

Cool logos!

2005-04-28T17:15:00.000+01:00

Just finished our new logo for the 'Rock Solid' kids stuff I'm leading at Soul Survivor this year. 3 Weeks!! Completely mad! Think it look pretty cool.

Just found out today that our new Church venue is official. We're moving to St Peter's School in June which is jolly marvelous! 1 Service (not 2 a morning!), loads people, loads of space and bacon butties (take note Jon!)

Well, have a good weekend. I'm on hols from next week and planning to deck our back garden - and yes I have absolutely no idea how to deck anything!

So do pray...for the decking!

Blessings

Si.

Getting a cold is pants!

2005-04-26T23:12:00.000+01:00

Isnt it just pants! Having just recovered form a cold, sore throat and cough - a week later its back! So I've taken all the lemon mixtures, sweets, smelly things and a whole tree worth of tissue. But I'm slowly getting over it - but it's still just pants.

We sold the church minibus! Yippee - but man it looked good. I dont think its ever looked so clean and shiny. Thanks to Jon and John everett for helpiing with the cleaning, washing and polishing, and to ebay for being so cool.

School of Rock is such a great movie! If you have not seen it - get it.

Tim, Stu, James, Claire, Jon, Sarah and myself stayed up late the other night and watched 'Taxi' and AVP (Aliens verses Predator). Cool movies. we also ate too much pizza and even more ice cream.

Well thats it for now - dont forget to register for the new 'BV:Home' pages on our website. This gives access to church info for our church family - it's really cool!

Si.

Jolly PC, part 2

2005-04-13T23:43:00.000+01:00

well, what can I say. My PC is now a beast. Yup! My office PC went away and has coome back even bigger, faster, powerful, able to leap tall buildings etc etc. So now - all the programmes work without me going for a cup of tea while they load! Yippee.

While writing this - my face is recovereing from having a Seaweed Face mask spread all over it. Sarah went out today an got a load of cosmetic stuff from Lush (including the Seaweed stuff) and so my face is now revitalised and fresh - even though there is still some stuck in my stubble!

Has anyone been watching the new series of Fireman Sam on Cbeebies. It rocks! Noahd and I... I mean Noah enjoys watching it every morning. Must look out for Jupiter toys. Where is Ponty pandy?

Blessings

S

Jolly PC

2005-03-30T23:50:00.000+01:00

Man..my PC is doing my head in. I'm constantly either praying for or hitting my PC in the office. Its so slow. It even groans when it's shutting down. So I am writing this at 11.50 at home on our Mac. yep! We've made the move to mac - and it's just sooooo cool! Doesnt crash, doesnt freeze and does excactly what it says on the tin!

Oh and photocopiers. What a nightmare. We've just had a brand spanking new one at the church office now (full digital colour and all) and it actually works. Our old machine (which enjoyed visits from the serive man on a weekly basis) has now gone to the printer in the sky. So never mind.

We're just thinking what to do for hols at the mo. Wanting to go to the states and catch up with some friends in Michigan and Seattle - but the airfair is a little 'ouch', so are looking at Scotland instead!

Mac's are sooo cooool!

Noah (my son now 14 months) has discovered the toilet and the toilet lid. Sarah woke up this morning to discover her mobile flip phone open, and down in teh depths of the loo. It is now in front of me on the heater drying out - however there are still loads of bubbles insode the screen. I dont think thats healthy!

hope al is well with you all!

Buy a mac!

Blessings

Si.

Can you believe it's March already!

2005-03-01T14:50:00.000Z

It's just amazing! How can it be be March already? It was only Christmas like a few days ago!

Things have been really busy at Church and at home recently though.

Noah (my Son) just had his first birthday - and what a day that was. He's got so many new cool toys - and I mean cool toys. He's got this huge toy garage with little cars that make noises and stuff. This cool Leapfrog activity tables, tonns of new clothes, giant 'Fimble' cuddlies and lots of books. Man I love toys..oh and so does Noah!

Sarah's doing really well too. Still working at B&Q (a big diy company) and loving meeting new people and making friends outside of church.

Church has been really busy too. Lots going on including looking for a new Sunday morning venue, as the one we're in now is just too small!

So yeah, loads going on - and God is still good!

Blessings

Si

Christmas 2004

2004-12-12T22:55:00.000Z

Hi everyone! Wow it's Christmas already!

We've just had our Christmas play today and man it was really cool. The kids were amazing! The play was called 'A Great Big Wordy Christmas' starring our very own talking Bible - Wordy! Look out for wordy's own website comin in 2005.

But it was such a long day. But God is good. This evening I spoke about being Thankful and thanking God for 2004 and it went really amazing. Loads of people came up and thanked God for allthe cool stuff he's done over the last year.

Anyway, have a great Christmas and a blessed new year.

Blessings

Si.

It's too hot!

2004-09-08T14:04:00.000+01:00

I'm sitting in the church office roasting like a chicken! We only have AC in parts of the building and of course in my office area there is none. So I have three fans blasting at me creating some kind of cyclone - so paper and objects start flying around - but it is a little cooler.
Just planning our hols- off to the states for two weeks to catch up with some friends in Seattle, Michigan and Cleveland. Can't wait. This will also be Noahs first trip on a plane (he's 6 and a half months) so I'm sure it will be an interesting trip.

Aint Scotch Eggs great. I've just enjoyed one today from Sainsbury's and it was delicious!

I'm soooo hungry...

2004-07-30T12:05:00.000+01:00

I'm so hungry. All can smell are Sausage rolls cooking here at the Vineyard Centre ready for Sunday. I'm soooooo hungry. But I am going to Yellow River for lunch though. Man it's a cool restaurant. They do this eat as much as you like buffet and it's just so lush. Sweet and Sour chicken balls are from God. They are. They are the coolest food ever - and at Yellow River I can eat as many as I like. He he he!

If anyone wants to buy some AC for the office - that would be great. I'm definitely loosing weight in the hat of the office. Buy for now - mmm chicken balls....

Wednesday 28th July

2004-07-28T09:23:00.000+01:00

Well - it's 9.22am and I'm getting ready for our first SOS this year. I've just put on one of our stylish Strawberry t-shirts and am sitting here thinking deep and hard. The queen is popping into Bournemouth today as well - so maybe I can give her a can of coke...we'll see!

Phill is a star - he's the admin dude at the vineyard office and he's just made me a yummy cuppa tea - the mug looks a bit dodgy - but it tastes fine.

Well Soul Survivor is soon approaching and I'm leading the kids again this year - so my office is full of pens, glue, paper and paint. The paint does smell good though!

Have a good day - I'm off to tell the Queen God loves her!!

2004-07-27T12:21:00.000+01:00