Some years ago, I was transporting an elderly Christian to a hospital appointment some miles away. As we approached a busy roundabout, he said, “And what new experience have you had of our Lord, David?” I quickly responded, “Sorry, but I am concentrating on my driving at the moment”. I knew that was an excuse,…
Fifth Sunday in Lent Year A 22nd March 2026 Lectionary Readings: Ezekiel 37 v1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8 v6-11; John 11 v1-45. The breath of Life. Life comes from God. He created us and gave us breath. Today’s readings echo the creation stories found in Genesis. In the second creation story; The Lord God…
At our recent Circuit Prayer meeting we thought about trees and how they can help us in our faith. Yesterday was Mothering Sunday when we remember all those who “mother” us. The first tree I want to use is the bay tree. This photo is a bay tree in my back garden. It is an…
Sing to the Lord a New Song Welcome to a new series that seeks to take inspiration from the words of newer hymns and songs. The Goodness of Jesus Come you weary heart now to Jesus Come you anxious soul now and see There is perfect love and comfort in your tears Rest here in…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Yulia Kariuki www.ellel.co.uk As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a…
So, Mothering Sunday is 15th March this year – the day after Pi (π) Day. This is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi) and is observed on March 14th since 3,1 and 4 are the first significant figures of π and it was first celebrated in the USA who tend to note the dates…
Matthew 4:8–9:Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” In the third of the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness, the Devil does not use…
The artist Rembrandt painted a beautiful picture called “The Return of tbe Prodigal”, probably one of his last works, completed in the last 2 years before his death in 1669. In the picture the prodigal son kneels before his father receiving his blessing and forgiveness after his time of rebellion and absence. The picture portrays…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on John 4:24.
Saturday 21st March 10.30 – 12.00.