I remember my Grandma having a small plaque that had these three words on; I read it every time I went into her kitchen and sat with her. She lived just down the road, so I would be there at some point on most days. I’ve always been interested in words and letters, so it…
Those of you reading this who have childhood memories of going to church may be able to remember the first hymn book you used. My faith journey can be traced by the hymn books I have used and the hymns I have known and loved. The first was Hymns Ancient and Modern, with no hint…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Charlotte Haines Lyon www.christianaid.org.uk Everything created by God is good. Something to read For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer. – 1 Timothy…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Psalm 145:1.
New Defibrillator installed at Alan Road.
I recall a business colleague once saying to me, “That the faults we see in others are often a reflection of our own faults”. About an hour later in our conversation, he asked, “What would you say are my faults?” I suppose many Christians have a “soft spot” for the disciple Peter, especially while in…
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 30th June 2024. Lectionary readings: Lamentations 3 v22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8 v7-15; Mark 5 v21-43. The flow of God’s love. At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, Luke records Jesus quoting from the book of the prophet Isaiah. ‘The Lord’s Spirit has come…
Having read the TFTD of 19th June I was inspired to continue on with the theme of the fruits of the Spirit. This is my local take on generosity. I was made acutely aware of the generosity of so many people last weekend. A year ago I, foolishly, offered to host my son’s wedding celebration…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Anna Porter I first started to write a Thought for the Day on the 16th March 2020 as we were going into lockdown. I’m finding it more and more difficult to think of what to write so I’m constantly looking for ideas. Recently I enjoyed…
I received a flyer through my door the other day from one of the political parties obviously chasing my vote in the up and coming general election, I had to laugh, because they did an amazing job of explaining what a terrible place Ipswich is and all the things that are wrong with the town…