31 January
Dear Friends,
Some of you will have been aware that last Wednesday, January 27th, was Holocaust Memorial Day, and we will be bearing this in mind in our prayers on Sunday. I notice that the theme for the Day this year was ‘Be the Light in the Darkness’ and here are some words from their website:
‘The utterly unprecedented times through which we are living currently are showing the very best of which humanity is capable but also… the much darker side of our world as well.
We can all stand in solidarity. We can choose to be the light in the darkness in a variety of ways and places – at home, in public, and online.’
I’m reminded in reading that of another oft-quoted saying: ‘it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.’
For many these are dark days, and Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us of terrible darkness into which the world can be plunged. As we remind ourselves at the start of each of our Sunday services when we light candles, Christ is the Light of the world. Let us live in that light and reflect it wherever there is darkness.
Have a good week and keep safe! Programme for the coming week below.
Lance
Sunday, 10.30 hrs, live- streamed service
You can access the live-stream at 10.30 directly via this link, https://youtu.be/V0iZAW4InT4. Otherwise you can also access it through the website. Our readings for this Sunday, the fourth after Epiphany, are Mark 1:21-28 and 1 Corinthians 10:23-29.
Sunday, 21.00 hrs
Short evening prayers, Compline
Tuesday, 08.45 hrs:
Psalm Reciting (this week Psalms 71-77). We will not meet at the church for this, but you might like to participate from your from our home at 8.45 or some other time.
Wednesday, 19.30 hrs
Zoom Bible Study, looking at Genesis 3:8-4:26. All welcome.
Thursday, 21.00hrs.
Short evening prayers,Compline
Prayer:
In this time there may be people who feel especially in need of prayer either for themselves or for someone else. There is a small group of people in the congregation who take it in turns on Sundays to be available after the service to pray for anyone in need - so, if you would like prayer or have a a particular prayer request please contact Margaret Richards on margaretanne_richards@hotmail.com and she and the others will pray accordingly.
A word about finance….
Please note that in this period when we are not meeting together there is a way of giving to the church on the website.
God bless you all and keep us united as a church family – and safe and well.
Lance