I wonder what the word 'Extravagance' feels like to you?
Perhaps it has negative connotations possibly allied to wastefulness - after all we live in a world where so many are in great need - where many do not have enough. Surely therefore extravagance is wasteful - a luxury that we can neither afford or should entertain..?
Or maybe extravagance has some positive connotations for you - sometimes it is a good thing that we 'push the boat out' and mark a special day or occasion. There are major things in life that warrant extravagance and celebration - 50 years of marriage, getting that dream job, passing that degree, a notable family occasion or the passing of a driving text or exam. It would seem somewhat churlish and a little bit odd to be invited to a wedding and then get served up beans on toast as the centrepiece of the catering...
This weekend's bible passage (not the one above which I just used as a curious example of Jesus' own wastefulness (or prodigality)) explores an extravagant act done to Jesus. We are now approaching Easter and we join with Jesus in preparing for what is to come, the journey to the Cross and beyond.
Come along and find out more!
A longer than usual what's on below this week just too flag up the various Easter services on the way and indeed a reminder that a week on Sunday we will be celebrating Palm Sunday as we did last year - by walking from St Christophers to St Cuthberts and joining all four churches in doing Palm Sunday together. I still need a couple of volunteers who might be willing to be part of the passion reading so if you feel like joining in in that do let me know tomorrow..Peace and Blessings
Andy
THIS WEEK (AND NEXT) AT ST CHRISTOPHERS
Sunday 6th 1030am Sunday Worship Holy Communion - Extravagant Hope
Tuesday 8th 8am Reflection (FB)Wednesday 9th 10am Mid Week Communion at St Annes 1045 Lent Course at St Annes 730pm Lent Course at St Lukes Sunday 13th 945 at St Christophers walking to 1030am start at St Cuthberts Palm Sunday Monday 14th 8pm Compline at St Annes Tuesday 15th 8am Reflection (FB)Tuesday 8pm Compline at St Annes Wednesday 16th 10am Mid Week Communion at St Christophers Wednesday 16th 12noon Lunch Club Easter Lunch Wednesday 16th 8pm Compline at St Annes
Maundy Thursday
Thursday 17th 1030am Chrism Eucharist at Bristol Cathedral Thursday 17th 615pm Last Supper Reflection at St LukesThursday 17th 730pm Maundy Thursday service at St Lukes Thursday 17th 7pm Maundy Thursday service at St Cuthberts
Good Friday
Friday 18th 10am Good Friday Service (all age) followed by Hot Cross Bun Workshops (sign up see posters)Friday 18th 12-2pm Quiet prayer at St LukesFriday 18th 2-3pm Watch Hour at St Annes Friday 18th 203pm Hour at the Cross at St Lukes
Easter Saturday
Saturday 19th 8pm Easter Vigil Service at St Cuthberts
Easter Sunday
Sunday 20th 545am Drumhead Dawn Communion Service - top of Arnos Park - followed by lavish breakfast in the hallSunday 1030am Easter Sunday Celebration Service
