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…
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…
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…
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…
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am writing to you as your Pastor at a time of deep adversity as we all come to terms with the new and more stringent conditions on our collective life together. Much of what we hold dear as citizens of a liberal democracy is being stripped away and we…
While so many are stuck indoors, I am grateful that the sun is shining as we look out of the windows. For my exercise yesterday, I took a walk to the Rushmere Heath and the gorse is blooming, and it was beautiful. In amidst the difficulties we are facing, there are many beautiful moments. Look for them and enjoy them and give thanks.
Thought for the day – Thursday 26th March 2020 Bible reading – John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders “Corona Virus”, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” I have just returned from…
Bramford Road Methodist church have been asked if they can hold some additional sessions during the current crisis as donations are down by approximately 15% at the moment.Please can you encourage people you know to sign up and help to save lives.More information can be found by clicking on the images below
Dear Siblings in Christ, Did you read yesterday’s (Tuesday) ‘thought for the day’ from Rev. Derek Grimshaw as he encouraged us not to wallow in self-pity but to embrace the opportunity given to us. What are we going to do with this gift of time and space? If you, or anyone else is in need…
Thought for Today – Wednesday 25th March 2020 These are unprecedented times. We have never known life like this, where so much seems out of control and chaos is on such a grand scale. Perhaps, more than ever before, we are going to experience wilderness fatigue as we all go further into this crisis. A…