led by Revd Rosemary Kobus van WengenNB The wearing of face masks in church is strongly advised by the CofE. This will become compulsory on 8th August.
Daily Scripture‘God gives a hand to those down on their luck, gives a fresh start to those ready to quit.’ (The Message) Psalm 145 v 14Daily ReflectionMany times, life has become hard, and I’ve been ready to give up. Stop trying, spend the day in bed, hope it will all go away…but I’ve learnt that “giving up” never changes my situation. It’s not that I need to try harder, work harder, be a better person – I could never do that on my own. I just need to tell God about it. Then I need to believe that only He can change things for me. God can change your perspective, God can change your thinking, God can turn a difficult situation into a much better one. God’s love, grace and mercy is new every morning, he is the Master of “fresh starts” and the first to reach out His hand to help you up.Vicki Young
Daily Scripture:‘The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, ‘Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.’ And he went out and wept bitterly.’ (Luke 22.61-62)Daily Reflection:There are things we have said or done that can haunt us; some we remember all too acutely, others we have forgotten until someone or something brings them back. Peter’s strength was that he spoke out what he felt, and when that needed straightening out, he listened and learnt. He didn’t bury his shame, he let it out and then took the chance to speak out for the Jesus he loved, and face the consequences.David Harmsworth
