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A Message from our minister
On Sunday we read about the Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. This was a time of preparation and testing for Jesus before He began His Ministry. We know Lent as a time of penitence (recognising our shortfalls and need of God), preparation (getting ready to celebrate Easter) and discipline (learning to control our urges?!) and much more. If Jesus had to go through such a time, how much more do we need to set aside time to re-focus and clear-the-decks so that we are ready for whatever life may throw at us?!
On Thursday this week we will hear about the adventures of people from Moniaive who have been on pilgrimages. People who have challenged themselves physically, mentally and spiritually.
Pilgrimage is a reflection of our life’s journey … time to reflect and meditate, time to act, time to receive from others, time to open ourselves to whatever God has for us.
None of this is easy. We all lead busy lives. We don’t know where the time goes. We have calls on our time and energy that drain us. We need to sleep! Jesus was willing to put in the effort and, as with all great leaders, He doesn’t ask us to do anything He wasn’t willing to do Himself.
That’s a challenge, a challenge that may change your life!
Are you up for it?
Join us, Body, Mind and Soul, as the journey continues.
God Bless,
REV Mark RS Smith
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DAILY BIBLE READING
CHURCH NOTICEBOARD
WEEKLY PRAYER
Creator God, I bring before You
all that I have faced,
all that I have overcome,
all that I need to hold on to
and all that I need to release.
Faithful God, I bring before You
the times when I make wrong decisions,
the times when I covet what others have,
the times when I am not satisfied and want more
and the times when I try to deal with things in my own strength.
Eternal God, I thank You
for Your understanding of my weakness,
for the generosity of Your forgiveness
and the support of others through testing times.
Infinite God, I pledge to look to Jesus for guidance and follow in His footsteps
and to support others going through testing times;
I ask You to give me the courage, grace, gifts, strength and faith I need.
Prayer theme: Bring God into your journey at every step, as you re-focus on all He gives to you.
ECO SNIPPET
Here we are in Feel Good February. Let’s all try to embrace activities that are not only good for our mood but also gentle on our wallets and the planet. By embracing budget-friendly activities that prioritise sustainability, connection and self-care this February, we can not only uplift our own spirits but also make others and our planet feel good. That’s a lot of benefits.
Week 4
Volunteer and giveback…… There is no better way to uplift your spirits than by spreading kindness and making a positive impact in your community. This Feel Good February, consider volunteering your Time and Skills to local organisations or community initiatives. Whether it’s helping out at a foodbank, participating in a neighbourhood clean-up or lending a listening ear to someone in need, every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to create a ripple effect of positivity and change.
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