| Katy Hirst writes: I’ve chosen a very easy verse of the month for August. And I’m sure it must have been used before. But it’s a good one: ‘Be still and know that I am God’ from psalm 46. The whole psalm is worth reading and chewing over throughout the next month. It speaks of God’s care and attention towards us when things are hard. It also offers a vision of hope for the world. Whether you’re facing life’s many challenges or feeling upbeat, it’s worth meditating on the spiritual reality that you are not God, but you know the one who is. You are not expected to be God or even God-like in solving yours and the worlds problems. You are not the one who will be able to make this vision of hope come to pass (although you could be part of it). Either way, take the time in this summer season, whether you have time to physically slow down or not, to spiritually rest in this invitation: ‘Be still and know that I am God’. Sundays: 10.30am All Age Garden Church Our Garden church services will feature a different inspiring person from the Bible each week. Each week we will have Holy Communion, apart from on the 2nd and 30th August when Katy is away. Zoom will officially be taking a break for the summer to give our zoom/projection team a break – thanks to all those who serve on this team. If you are unable to attend in person due to ill health and would like a pastoral visit or home communion, please let Katy know. Morning, Evening and Night Prayer are now taking a break for the summer and will resume in September. Please use this website if you wish to say these services yourself, or you can download the ‘Daily Prayer app’ to read or listen to the services: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us-service-daily-prayer Continuing throughout the summer: Tuesday – Renew Café 2-4pm Wednesday – 10.00-12.00 Gardening Club & open gardens – come and enjoy our beautiful space! – 6pm Granville Community Kitchen Meal (free and absolutely anyone welcome) Thursday – 11am ‘Dominos and donuts’ Saturday – 10.30 Gardening Club Special Event: Saturday 15th August Blackberry picking at Paddington Old Cemetery in the morning. Meet at St Luke’s at 10am. Enjoy blackberry jam with scones and cream at the games evening, 6-8.30pm at St Luke’s. (Other bring & share snacks welcome) Verse of the Month for August: “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46v10 For daily prayers: Sunday –our Church Services Monday – those struggling to find work or in financial need Tuesday– our local community and all those who serve others in it Wednesday – those not getting a break this summer Thursday – families juggling work and children off school Friday – those struggling with poor physical or mental health Saturday – the lonely and isolated |
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