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A Message from our minister
On Sunday we head into the Old Testament!
Our reading splits into two sections. One resonates with much that we see in the world around us today, with the attitudes being stirred up in our own country. It is frightening! How quickly we forget! As the cliché goes: The only thing History teaches us is that History teaches us nothing!
Rhetoric borne of fear and uncertainty so easily turns against the vulnerable and needy. We have seen it so many times throughout history. A real challenge for us as followers of Christ, the one who reached out to the outcasts, aliens, and those on the fringes of society. The one who broke taboos, challenged convention and trashed tradition. How can we do what Jesus would do?
The second section highlights how God works through people – midwives, princesses, mothers – who seem powerless! It is not just the ‘big’ heroes who make a difference, God wants us all to play our part in His plan to share His Love to all people. This is just as much of a challenge for us as the attitudes shown in the first section. We often feel powerless and nervous when it comes to God stuff!
Join us for some old-school challenges!
God Bless,
REV Mark RS Smith
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WEEKLY PRAYER
Loving Father God,
we are sorry for the times we react to others with fear and uncertainty
rather than from love and consideration.
Gracious Saviour Jesus,
we thank You that You reached out to those on the fringes,
touching the untouchable, embracing the outcasts, befriending the stranger.
Empowering Holy Spirit,
work in us to make us more loving, considerate, and brave
in our dealings with others;
guide us to reach out to those being cast aside and love the un-lovable
Prayer theme: Thank God for His Great Love shown in Jesus and commit to never hold it back from anyone!
ECO SNIPPET
Saving Water:
Use a dishwasher, or a bowl in the sink.
Use ‘grey’ water for watering plants (eg used washing up water).
Water early morning or late evening.
Use Watering Can (or used plastic bottles) for watering rather than a hose.
If you have the skills, install a trickle water system around the garden vegetable/fruit beds.
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