Landseer Road Methodist Church – 2pm Friday March 1st.
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A copy of this poem was presented to several ladies recently and after asking the donor for permission I was told “This was something she found and used many years ago, not written by her but, it surfaced again when decluttering. * Anonymous* I carry a cross in my pocket, a simple reminder to…
I have a significant university reunion coming up in March. Over the (many) years there have been many reunions with varying take up by members, myself included. I think I attended the 10 and 25 years. However, judging by the messages flying back and forth on the “WhatsApp” group, all but about 3 out of…
Second Sunday in Lent Year B 25th February 2024 Lectionary readings: Genesis 17 v1-7, 15,16. Psalm 22 v23-31. Romans 4 v13-25. Mark 8 v31-38. Follow me. In Mark’s gospel, Jesus said to his disciples and the gathered crowd, “If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself.…
Way back in the days before package holidays overseas, most people took their holidays in this country. I remember a family friend, going to Nigeria and following the holiday, she showed her slides from her holiday at an event in the Church. I remember being enthralled by a picture she had taken out of the…
The other day I noticed little bits of white poking out from the leaves on my Helleborus. Some of the blooms were almost above the leaves but on separating the leaves there were loads of blooms still making their way slowly skywards. When they all grow a bit more I’m going to have a beautiful…
Badge testing at gymnastics! 11 challenges of which the granddaughter had to complete 8 to qualify for her first certificate and coveted badge. She had listened really carefully to the instructions, practised at home and warmed up enthusiastically so she was ready and prepared. I watched as one by one she did her stuff on…
I recently reached one of those points that will be familiar to many of you. The daily juggling act of work priorities (for which I am paid), and volunteering (for which I pay) is usually manageable. Then along comes a whole new list of demands in the latter category and I have had to say,…
Wednesday’s 10.30 at Woodbridge Methodist Church.
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk/resources Something to read With my whole heart I seek you; do not let me stray from your commandments. I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. – Psalm 119:10-11. Something to think about I…