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“That’s Impossible”

Thought of the day – Tuesday 28th July 2020 My wife and I have recently started watching an afternoon TV quiz programme called Impossible. The host asks a question and three possible answers are presented; one is correct, one is wrong but could be correct and the third is a totally impossible answer. If a…

Lectionary reflections for Sunday 2nd August 2020

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time         Year A                                                             2nd August 2020. Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 55 v1-5                        God’s invitation Romans 9 v1-5                                   God’s choice of Israel Matthew 14 v13-21                            Jesus feeds 5000+ God’s Love and Loyalty. The prophet Isaiah relays God’s invitation to the people of Israel, to ‘come to me and live’ (v3). God promises them…

“Relationships”

Thought for the day – Monday 27th July 2020 |John 13:34-35 : “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” Relationships are…

“It is well”

Thought of the day – Sunday 26th July 2020 We had a lovely worshipful time together at Elmsett Methodist Church on Sunday 19th July, during which we shared communion, in a way that meant we were able to comply with all Covid guidance.  Music was playing in the background as we worshiped and one of…

“Words”

Thought for the day – Saturday 25th July 2020 Does what you read or hear make a difference to you?  How much are your opinions swayed by the media? –  I was contemplating this question in connection with the current pandemic. If I had no connection with the outside world, if I had no newspaper…

Lectionary reflections for Sunday 26th July 2020

17th Sunday on Ordinary Time. Year A.                                                    Lectionary Readings: 1 Kings 3 v5-12.                                 The Lord makes Solomon wise. Romans 8 v26-39.                              God’s love for us. Matthew 13 v31-33, 44-52.               New and old treasures. Wisdom and Understanding- God’s gifts to his people. Solomon asks God for wisdom to help him in his role as…