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“Our relationship with God”

Thought for the day – Sunday 29th March 2020 Reading:  John 19:16 – 24 So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle. Pilate had a notice…

Reflection from Rev. Diane Smith

Last night Nigel recorded a reflection from me. I mean the words with all sincerity but the production is very Heath Robinson as it was done on my iPhone. I hope and pray that it will be of some help, but let’s be honest I won’t be hearing from a TV producer just yet. If the amateur nature gives you a laugh it would have done some good. I knew it was pretty naff when Nigel said to me, the next one is bound to l be better

“What a friend we have in Jesus”

  Thought for the day – Saturday 28th March 2020 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carry everything to God in Prayer!         In these difficult and uncertain times it’s not just our circumstances, but how we think of them that affects our daily living.  Focusing…

High Sheriff awards – Gainsborough Community Library

We are pleased to announce that Gainsborough Community Library have won the High Sheriff’s “Strengthen Your Community Award”. Our lay worker, Elizabeth Storey holds 4 regular activities at the library, Ipswich Methodist Craft Club and Choir, Time 4 You, Gainsborough Community Choir and Pizza and Praise. Elizabeth also undertakes pastoral care for members of the…

Methodist Insurance Church Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to Maureen Clarke (Mo!) from Capel St Mary Methodist Church who has won the East of England regional prize in the Methodist Insurance annual Church Volunteer awards scheme. This award brings with it a cash sum of £1000.00 for Capel Methodist Church. Read all about Mo’s active role below … and please do go…

“Be still and know that I am God”

Thought for the Day – Friday 27th March 2020 Bible reading – Psalm 46 Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the…