| Katy Hirst writes: I’m writing this as I prepare to go on my first protest march in a couple of hours time. I’ll be joining thousands of other people who want to act in some way in order that their political/social/ethical convictions are more than just words. It’s easy to sit at home amongst like-minded friends and family putting the world to rights…but sometimes you have to put your money where your mouth is and DO something. And there’s something poignant for me in marching for what I believe in the day before Palm Sunday – when Jesus and his followers marched into Jerusalem – crowds cheering and joining them in their own ways (palm leaves, cloaks on the floor, perhaps marching too). Jesus was bringing his new kingdom to Jerusalem – not one of violence and might-is-right take over – but a kingdom that would be ushered in through sacrifice, love, service and Jesus staying true to his convictions. Jesus’ love for the world had to be communicated through DOING something – healings, dinner parties, the cross. This Palm Sunday, and throughout Holy Week, perhaps we might all be challenged to think about how our faith leads us to DOING – whether out in the world or perhaps just starting with how we live our own lives and daily routines. This Sunday – 10.30amPalm Sunday Café Church. Available on zoom. Also happening this week: Morning Prayer: Monday – Thursday 8am Evening Prayer: 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday at Emmanuel; Wednesday, Thurs at St. Luke’s Night Prayer : posted daily via the whatsapp group and streamed on the youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkRbv1rSZ4x-uqW3TgyoqRg Tuesday – Renew Café 2-4pm Wednesday – 10.30-12.00 Gardening Club – 1.30pm Women’s bible study group at the Vicarage – 7.30pm Lent Course Thursday – 11am ‘Dominos and donuts’ – Maundy Thursday Holy Communion with ’foot washing’ Friday – 10.30 Good Friday service including activities for children – 11.45 Ecumenical service of witness at Maida Hill market Saturday – 10.30 Gardening Club Easter Sunday: – 7.00am Sunrise Holy Communion in the car park followed by breakfast – 10.30am All Age Holy Communion Electoral Roll: Each year we revise our electoral roll (membership list) before the annual meeting in April. Please check your details on the list at the back of church and if you’re not yet on the roll but have been attending for at least six months, please fill in an electoral roll form. Verse of the Month for March – ‘I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland’ Isaiah 43:19 For prayer this week Sunday – Our Café Church service today Monday – Families and children during the holidays Tuesday – Our government and MP Wednesday – Those who are sick and those bereaved Thursday – London clergy renewing their ordination vows today Friday – For the message of the cross to be heard today Saturday – Our Mission partner Daniel Hankore in Ethiopia |
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