Weds 5th Feb – 2pm at Seaton Road Methodist Church.
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Some years ago, I transported an elderly, blind lady to her dentist. Helping her out of the car, we approached the entrance and I said, “There are three steps ahead”. Her response was, “It would be more helpful if you told me if they were up or down!” We both laughed but it made an…
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C 26th January 2025 Lectionary Readings: Nehemiah 8 v1-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12 v12-31a; Luke 4 v14-21. New Life. The Psalmist writes, “The Law of the Lord is perfect, it gives new life. His teachings last for ever and they give wisdom to ordinary people.” (Psalm 19…
The regional water authorities have been in the news many times over recent months, leaks, sewage spills, no water, too much water, and most recently the Offwat decision to increase average annual water bills by £86. Depending on which part of Suffolk you live in, you will have seen fields being ploughed up by bulldozers…
In the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 400m sprint event the home favourite Matthew Hudson-Smith was so nearly home as he hurtled towards the finishing line. The gold medal was nearly his. Yet then, out of nowhere, a blur zoomed past. Zambian sprinter Muzala Samukonga suddenly found a furious burst of speed—from well behind the race leader—to…
According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and watched to see what would happen. Many people passed by and grumbled and complained that the government was not doing their job in keeping the highways clear but no one assumed the job of pushing the stone…
One of my grandsons will have had his fifth birthday on 14th January. After Christmas, it always seems to creep up on me every year, so as soon as the New Year celebrations were over, I texted my daughter to ask what I should get him. Apparently, they are preparing to remove his stabilisers from…
It is strange how old memories materialise out of nowhere. Reading the passage for today (2 Samuel 6:12-19) I recalled my mother’s smile. With hindsight she always had a happy smile but as a child I considered it to be an abomination. To my shame, now that I am some twenty years older than she…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called a son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to share ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered abuse…