Thought for the Day – Tuesday 7th July 2020 Bible reading – Psalm 139 v 23. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting “The Learning Annex, a chain of adult-education schools, says that more than 200,000 people…
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time 12 July 2020. Lectionary Readings Isaiah 55 v1-13 God’s words are powerful. Romans 8 v1-11 Living by the power of God’s Spirit. Matthew 13 v1-9; 18-23 A story about a farmer. How can I live a ‘productive’ life? Well, says Isaiah, start by turning back to God, give up…
William Glasse brings us information on “How can we keep from singing?”
Those that came together last week for a faith and racism discussion have decided to do a book study. We will be reading and discussing a book by a black author called Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race.
Thought for the day – Monday 6th July 2020 Bible reading – Philippians 2:3-8Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:Who,…
Rev. Joan Pell will be leading a Zoom book study on racism and white privilege. Our first step in advocating for Black lives and Asian and Minority Ethnic lives is to understand or even believe that there is a problem. We will be reading a book by a black author called Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race. The author’s name is Reni Eddo-Lodge. The book is on the Sunday Time’s Best Seller list.
Thought for the day – Sunday 5th July 2020 One of the precious gifts the Methodist Church gives to its Ministers is a Sabbatical every sevenyears, this gift is not a three months holiday, it is a time to stop, reflect, recharge the batteries andmove on with a fresh insight and enthusiasm. I am constantly…
Thought for the day – Saturday 4th July 2020 As I progressed through my on-line Art and Theology course, I increased my knowledge and understanding of art and artists. A lot of this knowledge, has already disappeared from my mind, and more, I am sure, will gradually fade away. But some parts of the course…
Thought for the day – Friday 3rd July 2020 What was most interesting about the on-line Art and Theology course that I have just completed was the introduction to artists that were unknown to me before. The very first week featured an artist from the Isle of Man, Petrina Kent, and her painting, ‘The Invitation’.…
Thought for the day – Thursday 2nd July 2020 I have just completed my first on-line course! (more of which I will tell you in further Thoughts for the Day). I haven’t been given the marks and comments on my Assignment yet, so I might not feel quite so pleased with myself, when I have…