Dear friends,
On Sunday we continue in the Psalms.
A little word
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the person of God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3.16-17 (NRSV)
As we looked at one of the ‘nice’ Psalms last week, I reminded us that some of them are difficult and challenging too, as is much of scripture! Huw will guide us through a tricky one this week. Personally I find it helpful to ask myself, ‘Why is this here?’ when I read challenging passages. St. Paul suggests his friend Timothy should find them useful, sometimes as inspiration to follow, sometimes as examples to avoid, sometimes to shake us from our mediocrity and slumber, and raise our expectations! What we shouldn’t do is just avoid them.
Things to pray for
- Give thanks for the way God’s word can still speak to us today.
- For those discerning who is called to be the new Archbishop of Canterbury, and for that person.
- For all those celebrating weddings this summer.
Sunday services in the Church
9.15am Gathering
Informal and relaxed space, often with a cuppa and discussion.
10.30am Holy Communion
We sat and wept
Reading: Psalm 137
Refreshments are available after the service.
CoGs, our children’s group, has finished for the summer. The whole Church Family stays together for the services in August.
7pm Reflective Service
This week is a guided meditation using “Sacred Questions” to help us reflect on our lives, interspersed with songs and silence.
This Week’s Headlines
Will & Lucy
Here’s a picture of Will & Lucy and the family as we bid them goodbye at Café Church last week. It was lovely to pray for them and give them a gift to treat themselves to something special. Enjoy your holiday before your fresh start in Bradfield.
Saturday!
What’s on?
Wednesday – Stay and Play has finished for the summer.
Thursday – 10am Holy Communion followed by refreshments. No Lunch Club in August.