Every day we post a Thought for the day written by someone within the circuit. Some are very light hearted and some are very deep theologically with all bases between covered.
We hope these will encourage, uplift and make you reflect but most of all we hope you enjoy reading these small daily snippets and take some inspiration on your daily journey
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15)
Today marks the end of my sabbatical, and I am grateful to the Methodist Church for granting me the space and time to involve myself in a range of events, activities, and experiences that would normally be out of reach because of work commitments. Last Friday (23rd June) was one such day, we were able…
On Tuesday the 27th June Kirton MC hosted the first of this year’s Garden Cafe. All the preparations were done; cleaning, baking, publicity and “staff” rotas organised. The tables and chairs were put out in the garden and the gazebo was up. We were blessed with a lovely morning which wasn’t too hot as there…
As any parents reading this will know, it’s very difficult to choose names for children. I was reminded of this when the birth and name of Princess Eugenie’s second son was announced recently. One has to consider family names, appeasing both sides of the family, names that go with the surnames, if the initials spell…
Held together in the Body of Christ through the freedom of the Spirit, we rejoice in the diversity of the Spirit’s gifts and uphold the rights of personal conviction. For the sake of faith and fellowship it shall be for the church to decide where differences of conviction hurt our unity and peace. We commit…
This week we visited Flatford with our friends from Australia. It is a lovely National Trust place to visit. John Constable was born nearby and it is where he painted many of his paintings, the most famous being The Haywain. He is one of my favourite artists so to visit again is a treat. There…
Over the years I have made many quilts. Like fellow quilt-makers I worry that recipients want to lock them away and only bring them out “for best”. They don’t want to spoil them or cause damage to this carefully crafted item knowing how many hours it has taken to produce this work of art. However,…
My son and his fiancee recently came to stay, bringing their 4 month old dog, Bill. “Mum, will you look after Bill whilst we go to a friend’s wedding, please?” How could I refuse? However, what he failed to tell us was that, looking after Bill meant him staying with us for nearly 4 whole…
I am currently on sabbatical from work, which means that I am able to do things that I would not normally be able to do. One such occasion was Sunday 21st May when Karen and I went to a café worship at Hethersett Church with our daughter and grandson. The service was wonderful, and the…
I’ve just re-read the story about a lady, who, when she was putting her groceries into the boot of her car discovered a greeting card she hadn’t paid for. She went back into the shop, waited in line at the till, apologised for the oversight, and paid for the card. The man behind her in the…
During half term, I was treated to lunch at the Blitz tea rooms in Ipswich. I’d never been there before. It was amazing. It has a small frontage but covers three floors and is set out like pre 1940s sitting rooms – with genuine furniture, crockery, photos and posters. And beautifully embroidered tablecloths! Our waiter…