Hello Everyone

So here I am sitting here in a fleece in June waiting for Summer! Is anyone else finding it chilly? The flowers and the shrubs seem to be thriving with roses and other flowers starting to emerge.. unfortunately, the stickyback and other weeds seem to be growing faster! I have been shocked at how dry the soil is despite the heavy rains leading into May. But all is good, and it is so lovely to spend time outdoors, with longer brighter days.

Last week Luton gained a landmark football win, and today the FA cup final will be played at Wembley with many people struggling on the roads due to the rail strike. I pray you will be safe and have a lovely weekend.

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday when we consider that difficult concept of the Trinitarian God - God, three in one.. God the Father - the creator of heaven and earth, our heavenly father; Jesus - God's son sent to earth to teach us and demonstrate to us, the love of God; and then the Holy Spirit which we remembered last week at Pentecost - sent to us all to be our counsellor, our helper and our guide - sent after the Ascension of Jesus Christ, to support us. It is a difficult concept to grasp. This Sunday our readings are also about the 'Great Commission' when we are called, like Jesus' disciples, to follow him.

This Sunday's services:

9.30 am Holy Communion, Chalgrave church, Linda and Nigel

11.00 am Holy Communion, Toddington church, Linda and Nigel

This week's services and events

Monday 5th June

9.30 am Morning Prayer, Toddington Church

11.00 am Funeral of Kenneth Baker Dieckhoff, Toddington Church

Tuesday 6th June

10.30 am Knitting Group

Wednesday 7th June

9.30 am - 11.30 am Church Cleaning party, Toddington Church

Thursday 8th June

2.00 – 4.00 pm Afternoon with Friends, Wilkinson Hall

Friday 9th June

10.30 am Painting for Pleasure

11.00 am funeral of Ted Itzinger - Luton Crematorium

Saturday 10th June

10.00 am Coffee Morning

12.00 noon wedding, Toddington Church

Future events:

Evensong Sunday 18th June, 6.00 pm, Toddington Church

Messy Church 3.30 `pm Friday 23rd June

Open Gardens 1st and 2nd of July, entrance tickets from Wilkinson Hall on the day. Offers of support for the plant stall and for serving refreshments will be welcomed. Please link with Dee for further information

Thank you to everyone who has helped in any way at church, or at events, this week. You do so much, and we would not manage without you.

God bless

Linda