Fourth Sunday in Lent Year A 19th March 2023 Lectionary Readings: 1 Samuel 16 v1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5 v8-14; John 9 v1-41. Recognising God at work. I wonder what young David made of the prophet Samuel anointing him as the next king? One minute, tending a flock of sheep, the next, commissioned by…
This thought was first published in September 2020 In his book “A Priest to the Temple” George Herbert is saddened that so few people greet each other or say goodbye with a blessing. In his letters, Paul is consistently blessing the people he writes to and urges them to bless each other. When did you last…
Based on Luke 19: 12-17 For many years St Andrew’s Methodist Church in Undercliffe, Bradford had a Church Conference Weekend during November at Green Gables Hotel in Scarborough. Scarborough Weekend was an important part of my Christian journey and played an import role in my formation into the person I am today. I owe a…
Last Saturday I wrote about good friends and that I would be meeting up with them at a wedding. My husband and I had a wonderful time and it were as if it was only a few days since we had seen each other instead of years. It was lovely to see the new friendships…
Today wells are seen as touristy places to snap selfies, maybe make a wish or toss a coin in for good luck but in the dry heat of the Middle East two essentials are the need for shade and clean fresh water, both could be found at the well. ‘Living’ water was running water that…
February was a very dry month but that did not prevent those typically dull and misty mornings when you feel colder than you are. I took this photograph on one such morning, slightly before 8 am from the path round Framlingham Castle’s dry moat. The ancient stones, in various states of repair or not, have…
Read about Emma’s trip here.
More from the inspiration of my book by Eddie Askew, but not snails this time but Squirrels. Eddie says how lovely they are to watch their acrobatics especially to get at the peanuts! I agree with him, but they are eating me out of house and home. There are 3 of them and I presume…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on John 3:16.
12th March 4-5.15pm at Trinity Methodist Church