29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A 18th October 2020. Lectionary readings Isaiah 45 v1-7 Cyrus obeys the Lord’s commands. Thessalonians 1 v1-10 The Thessalonian’s faith and example. Matthew 22 v15-22. Paying taxes. Knowing and Believing. I wonder if King Cyrus of Persia ever knew that God was using him as an…
The Book Thief (dvd) 2013 125 minutes £3 The particular interest in this film is mainly in its setting. Germany in the 1930s and 1940s is where this story takes place, the period which saw the rise of the Nazi party under Adolf Hitler leading to the second World War. A young girl, Liesel, is…
The bighorn sheep in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park will often allow visitors to approach them from below and take close-up photos. But don’t try to get above them or the entire herd will run away. The bighorns’ escape route from predators is always upward. On level ground a bobcat or cougar can easily overtake the…
Those of you who know me well, know that I am no gardener, my knowledge is limited to growing grass, dandilions, Daisies and weeds, so I invest very little time in tending my garden apart from mowing the lawn and blame time restrictions and the weather for my lack of interest and expertise. One of…
Strands of thought based on hymn 393 in Singing the Faith – She Sits Like a Bird – insights into the person of the Holy Spirit No 2. “She wings over earth, resting where she wishes…” Recently we joined our grandchildren into the RSPB. Neither of us are birdwatchers, but we both love to see…
First of all I should like to thank everyone from the Felixstowe Mission Area Churches for the support that you have given to each other and to the local community during these challenging days of Covid 19. Through internet, text, post, phone and where possible social distance meetings the work of our Churches has continued.…
The Methodist Church are hosting a new course early next year for anyone who is involved with any acts of community engagement.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is affecting all our lives. Things are changing fast, and many of us are worrying about what it all means for ourselves and for our loved ones. Those amongst us that are living with mental health problems are facing extra challenges too If you thought a summer lock down was bad for people…
A prayer for God to break through in the life of our churches
I have recently been reading “Rewilding the Church” by Steve Aisthorpe, a mission worker in the Scottish Highlands. Taking his cue from recent rewilding initiatives in agriculture & forestry Steve argues that something similar should be happening in the Church. “Rewilding” allows natural forces to “take the driving seat”. “Step back & allow nature to…