The Bread of Life

Dear All Saints and St Marys

This week's gospel reading draws us even further into the conversation that Jesus has with his followers over the last few weeks about Bread. Bread is a very ordinary food, a staple of many diets, a few ingredients that when put together can feed lot's people. Yet it is this simple food that Jesus chooses as a way of life for his disciples - of how we are to be together, how we are to share together, how we are to come to know Jesus fully. And in sharing in Jesus together, we heal wounds, build unity and find the strength to lift our hearts and voices to sing a song of hope and peace for God's world. Bread not only becomes a food source, but a community foundation, a common ground. Jesus says "I am the living bread", one that feeds not just our stomachs, but also our heart, mind and souls. I am excited for us all as we are invited to come together this week and eat bread.

Our services this Sunday 18th August

10am - Sung Holy Communion - St Marys
10.30am - Holy Communion with Hymns - All Saints

The week ahead

Weds 21st 9:00am - Celtic Morning Prayer – All Saints
Thursday 22nd 10:00am – Holy Communion - St. Mary’s
Saturday 24th 12noon – 2.00pm - Saturday Lunches - St Mary’s

Next Sunday 25th 

8.00am - Holy Communion – All Saints
10:00am - Sung Holy Communion – St Marys
10.30am - Cafe Church – All Saints

Lord, each day as we wait on You,
You strengthen our hearts.
So now, as we eat the food set before us,
strengthen our bodies, and as we share our lives around this table, strengthen the bond between us.
Prayer at Communion - Celtic Daily Prayer

Blessings

Revd Lizzie