Some years ago, I visited a Christian couple whose daughter had been murdered. During our conversation, he mentioned that his best friend, having heard the news, telephoned him and during their chat said, “Don’t worry, brother, Romans 8 verse 28,” Aware of this verse I asked him what his reaction was, and he replied, “I…
July 2024 Preaching Plan
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 7th July 2024. Lectionary Readings: Ezekiel 2 v1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12 v2-10; Mark 6 v1-13. Reading between the lines. In the first part of today’s gospel reading, Mark tells us that Jesus is in his home town of Nazareth. It is the Sabbath day and…
Continuing on the theme of the fruits of the Spirit, I was reminded of kindness through the simple acts of a local lady just a few weeks back. I had the unfortunate luck to be involved in a minor road traffic accident in May. Having been knocked off my bike I came to sitting on…
It was only when it was over that I learned that Saturday 8th June 2024 had been designated as “Dave’s Day” a day to remember the TV presenter and half of the “Hairy Bikers” duo who died at the end of February this year following a two-year battle with cancer. Around six thousand motorcycles travelled…
It was my husband’s birthday in May. He was born in 1950 and one of the little presents which our son gave him was a packet of information about things in the 1950’s. I found it really interesting to read about some of the foods and equipment used all those years ago. The photo is…
I remember my Grandma having a small plaque that had these three words on; I read it every time I went into her kitchen and sat with her. She lived just down the road, so I would be there at some point on most days. I’ve always been interested in words and letters, so it…
Those of you reading this who have childhood memories of going to church may be able to remember the first hymn book you used. My faith journey can be traced by the hymn books I have used and the hymns I have known and loved. The first was Hymns Ancient and Modern, with no hint…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Charlotte Haines Lyon www.christianaid.org.uk Everything created by God is good. Something to read For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer. – 1 Timothy…
New Defibrillator installed at Alan Road.