Daily ScriptureJesus said ‘You give them something to eat’ <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Matthew 14.16. (The Feeding of the Five Thousand)</span>Daily Reflection All day Jesus had been ministering to the needs of the huge crowds who flocked to him for healing. As evening began to fall his disciples urged him to send the people home, as they had been there all day and must be hungry. They must have been aghast when Jesus told them it was their responsibility to find food for all these people! In the event they tracked down a few loaves and a couple of fish, from which, blessed by Jesus, the whole crowd was fed. When we pray, as we must, for those in need - for the hungry, the homeless, the lonely and the oppressed - we must ourselves be prepared to be used by God to bring about what we pray for. We should not underestimate what God can do through us.Revd Rosemary Kobus van Wengen
Daily Scripture:The Lord is my shepherd;therefore can I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pasturesand leads me beside still waters.He shall refresh my souland guide me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23 1-3)Daily Reflection:“Forest Bathing” is a new way of describing “going for a walk in the woods”! - with one small difference and that is to do so mindfully - to take in the sights & sounds, the smells & textures in the present moment - to take time to stop, breathe and relax. The sound of water has also been proven to calm the mind and refresh our soul. Our blood pressure falls, our breathing slows and our mind clears, leaving us with a sense of calm. It is in these moments, when we are surrounded by nature that we feel connected to the great majesty of God’s creation. Taking the time to study the smallest of flowers to the tallest of trees, and doing so mindfully & prayerfully, is when we get to understand just how much God loves us.Lyn Hayes ALM
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.