The Story of the Jews ; written and presented by Simon Schama (2013) BBC dvd 2 discs £7 5 programmes 5 hours subtitles 1) In the Beginning 2) Among Believers 3) A Leap of Faith 4) Over the Rainbow 5) Return From ancient times to the present day, Simon…
Elmsett Methodist Church are conveying their thanks to people during these troubled times withsome lovely bright and cheerful banners etc.
Christian Aid week this years runs from 10th – 16th May. Their website which is full of information can be found at this link : Christian Aid Things are obviously very different this year with no doorstep envelope collections, but the need for Christian Aid to raise funds is very real, especially with the coronavirus…
Yesterday we marked 75 years since VE Day when the sounds of war fell silent on this continent. Let us be conscious of our need for God’s forgiveness for the sin and the desire to dominate others that leads to conflict between people, and war between nations. As we remember the many soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave their lives restraining evil and opposing tyranny, let us also give thanks for the years of peace that the nations of Europe have enjoyed since the Second World War.
5th Sunday of Easter Year A Lectionary Readings Acts 7 v55-60 The stoning of Stephen.1 Peter 2 v2-10 A living stone and a holy nation.John 14 v1-14 Jesus, the face of the Father. Do we need a visual aid to explain a mystery? In the hymn, popular with children of all ages, ‘Our God…
If you’re looking for something to lift your spirits, look no further… Right now, we are all united in our aim to stay home and save lives, reducing the colossal strain on health services. Of course, it can feel very straining at times, but we’re in this together. While home, it’s important to remain busy…
Today’s service is available online as we continue our series Tales of Peter’s Discipleship Journey and hear about Peter’s Bold & Impulsive response when Jesus invites Peter to walk on the water. We will break bread together in this service, so to partake have a piece of bread and a glass of water to hand.
We rejoice with today’s news that in the UK we are past the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in the general population. At the same time, we hold those in care homes in our prayers as the infections and deaths there continue to rise. We continue to hope and trust in God’s faithfulness and know that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God.
4th Sunday of Easter – Year A 3.5.20 Lectionary Readings Acts 2 v42-47 Life among the Lord’s followers. 1 Peter 2 v19-25 The example of Christ’s suffering. John 10 v1-10 Story of the sheep and the Shepherd. Reflection Whose ‘voice’ do you trust? In the passage from Acts we are told ‘that they spent…
The Third Sunday of Easter – Year A Lectionary readings Acts 2 v14a, 36-41. Peter speaks to the crowd. 1 Peter 1 v17-23. Living as God’s holy people. Luke 24 v13-35. The road to Emmaus. Comment: Beware of strangers no more. In Luke’s account, two disciples on the way to the village of Emmaus, are…