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A Message from our minister
This week we hear a short reading. Yet it offers us a huge challenge. Are we showing Jesus in our lives so that others can recognise God at work and respond themselves?
Jesus describes a very close link and relationship between the Father, Jesus Himself, disciples who go out in His Name, and those who respond in the right spirit to their message and presence.
This reminds us that we are not alone. The Holy Spirit dwells within us and is also at large around us in the world, preparing others by touching their inner spirits and stirring them to recognise God and their need of Him. As Jesus is made real to us, so we carry Him with us and others see Him too.
It has been said that we are the only Bible most people read … can they see God in your life?
That is our role as disciples, as carriers of the Good News of Jesus, as ambassadors for Christ (as Paul puts it). It is the role of the Church, the Body of Christ. It is the mission we are part of.
Everything we do or say reflects on God and can influence how people perceive Him.
That’s daunting and challenging!
No one said it would be easy!!
Join with the rest of us who find it very hard.
God Bless,
REV Mark RS Smith
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DAILY BIBLE READING
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WEEKLY PRAYER
We thank You, Lord,
that we are part of Your great family.
You have welcomed us
and send us out to welcome others.
We recognise Your Presence in this world,
in big things and small details of our lives.
Help us to live so that others will recognise You
and welcome You into their lives.
Prayer theme: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you ‘show’ Jesus in your life so others recognise God at work in you.
ECO SNIPPET
MAKE MORE OF YOUR GARDEN
These vegetables have edible flowers:
- Rocket (Eruca vesicaria sativa)
Rocket has spicy blossoms. Leaves taste bitter after plants bloom.
- Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Radish flowers are peppery.
- Scarlet runner beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Scarlet runner beans have mild-flavoured crunchy blossoms.
- Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
Squash flowers are mild-flavoured and sturdy enough to cook well.
Harvest male blossoms (those with slender stems, not set on the end of tiny fruits). If you pick female blossoms you won’t get squash!
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