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Worship

Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Mark Williams Adapted from a contribution by Rev Mark Williams, minister in St James’ Church, Uplands, Swansea, Diocese of Brecon and Swansea at the time of writing. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read The Lord said to Moses: Tell the Israelites to take for me an…

Where are the other nine?

For many years before and after our marriage, I was blessed by having a Christian father and a Christian father-in-law.  They were so different in character but both demonstrated their relationship with God in various ways. One example would be when they visited us, on separate occasions, on a Sunday to spend the day or…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 2nd June 2024

Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time                 Year B                                                 2nd June 2024. Lectionary Readings: Deuteronomy 5 v12-15;     Psalm 81 v1-10;     2 Corinthians 4 v5-12;     Mark 2 v23 – 3 v6. Radical interpretations. Mark tells of an encounter between Jesus and a group of Pharisees. The action takes place at a Jewish ‘meeting place’ in the region…

Flatpack

Elmsett leadership team recently took the decision to set up a “Free Little Pantry” outside the church to support those in our local community who struggle to buy food for various reasons. Our local village shop and Post office has recently been forced to closed down and public transport is very limited in rural areas.…

Trinity Sunday

We had a wonderful Circuit service on the evening of Sunday 28th April 2024 during which we welcome two of our colleagues from the United Reformed Church to work with us as Associate Ministers in the Ipswich Methodist Circuit.  I invited Father John a colleague minister from The Church of England to preach during the…

No climbing required

I enjoyed reading Sue’s Thought for the Day on Wednesday. She mentioned that Zacchaeus was not very tall and pondered what it was like to be short. Well, I’m one of the short people. At the minute I’m about 4ft 10ins. I used to be about an inch and a half taller but the difference has…