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…
This week, our Bite Sized Service reflects on Acts 11:15-16.
Friday 7th July 10am – 2pm.
Trinity Methodist Church, Saturday 1st July 10am – 12noon.
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,…
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 2nd July 2023 Lectionary Readings: Jeremiah 28 v5-9; Psalm 89 v1-4, 15-18; Romans 6 v12-23; Matthew10 v40-42 ‘Slave owner’ maybe, but not a ‘taskmaster’. “Now you are set free from sin and are slaves who please God. I am using these everyday examples because in…
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…
July 2023 Preaching Plan
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…