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“Aldersgate Sunday”

REFLECTION FOR SUNDAY 24th MAY – ALDERSGATE SUNDAY I was planned to lead worship a Framlingham on Sunday and so I decided to put some thoughts on paper and online. Sunday 24th May is Aldersgate Sunday the day when our founder, John Wesley, found his heart strangely warmed and he discovered the love of God.…

“Thinking of Aldersgate”

Thought for the day – Saturday 23rd May 2020  Tomorrow is 24th May – When Methodists traditionally remember the day John Wesley felt his heart “strangely warmed”.  This experience prompted John and his brother, Charles, to develop the ideas and theology of Methodism – the ideas of holiness and of the possibility of salvation for…

“If you fall down”

If you fall down, you shouldn’t get up right away, lie where you have fallen for a moment, catch your breath, take your time, then carefully, carefully start to stand, moving slowly, making sure you’ve got you’re balance, before you carry on your way. A very thought provoking podcast, written and read by Rev Christine…

“His Love endures Forever”

Thought for the day – Friday 22nd May 2020 Psalm 136O, give thanks to the Lord, for He is goodFor His steadfast love endures for ever  Endurance is not easy, not by any means. Consider the story of Shun Fujimoto the Japanese gymnast. He puts the Olympic Games in an altogether worthy perspective. Now retired,…

Arts and Crafts 2020

This time of year is when the Ipswich Circuit normally hold their Bi-Annual Art and Craft competition. This year we have had to cancel this due to the Coronavirus pandemic. However, we know that there are many of you out there that are creating all kinds of wonderful Art and Craft pieces and we would…