Daily Scripture:‘Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me.’ (Revelation 3:20)Daily Reflection:It’s not often we dip into the book of Revelation: an account by the Apostle John. This verse may conjure up the image of William Holman Hunt’s “The Light of the World” painting in your mind. If it does, that is good – think on it, but don’t let the thought stop with the image. Is Christ knocking on the door of your heart? Are you too busy with earthly things to even notice the knock on the door? Those earthly things that are distracting you could be money or material possessions. These are temporary; there is something far more precious; something that will last for ever.“Listen!” Hear the knock. Open the door. Invite Christ in…. invite Him into your life. If you’d like to pray about it, contact me.Revd David
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY: 8th November:Following the Government's announcement about the England lockdown starting Thursday 5th November and the latest guidelines from the Government and the Church of England:There will not, I'm afraid, be a church service on Sunday 8th November at St. NicholasButThere will be a short Act of Remembrance at the war memorial starting at 10:50am, led by Revd David that you are welcome to attendThe Act of Remembrance can go ahead outdoors, but we must:- Only gather in our social bubbles (maximum of 6) and maintain 2m social distancing at all times- Wear face coverings, except when leading at the front (Reducing the risk of transmission.)- Wreath layers to remain 2m apart, and will lay wreaths one at a time- We have to take reasonable steps to keep a Track & Trace record of those who attend or spectate.Your cooperation is needed for all of this please.Track & Trace can be done by using the NHS QR Code and App (if you have a smart phone), or by giving your name and a contact number to the person with the Register.One piece of good news is that we are able to sing the National Anthem and another hymn. We will produce an A5 sheet with the words; these will be given out by stewards. The sheet will also have a reminder of the Covid restrictions and the QR code.Please pass this information on to others you think will be interested.Keep well. Keep safe.Revd David
Daily Scripture‘The earth is the Lord’s and all that fills it, the compass of the world and all who dwell therein.’ (Psalm 24.1)Daily ReflectionThe divisions in society are really being brought to the fore, by terrorism in France and Austria, by US election fever, by the effects of the pandemic. How do we react to those who incite division? The Biblical Devil is the Confuser, the Attacker, the Liar. The truth is that the earth is home for all of us. We are not all the same, but we have the same birthright. Divisions within or between families, communities and nations are the result of failure to see ourselves as the Psalmist says it. ‘The earth is the Lord’s and all that fills it, the compass of the world and all who dwell therein’.David Harmsworth
Daily Scripture‘I will give thanks to you, Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all your marvellous works. And those who know your name will put their trust in you, for you, Lord, have never failed those who seek you.’ (Psalm 9:1 &10)Daily Reflection We are going through a pretty tough time at the moment. You may not feel like thanking God with your whole heart. Your trust might be wavering a little. One of the wonderful things about the 150 Psalms is how honest they are; full of human emotion. We too can be honest with God. If you are feeling low – tell God. He is still there. He is constant. It is our feelings that may have changed not God’s; His love for you has not changed. Keep trusting: He is still there; still in control. There have been times in my life when I’ve not felt able to pray; but I’ve looked back and know that it was me, God was still there. And so I continue to “Give thanks with my whole heart. The Lord never fails those who seek Him.”Revd David
