It's late Saturday evening and I have just woken up to the fact that I have not written this week's blog. So this is likely to be a little on the short side.
Last Sunday John Harris, a retired Methodist Minister, took the morning meeting at Yelvertoft. I was glad to be free as it had been a tiring day driving down to Heathfield and Herstmonceux in East Sussex the day before. It was good to share with friends at Herstmonceux once again. It was also good to talk and pray with my friend Marj whose daughter had died in the accident (see last week). But it was around 11.00 by the time I got home after a long long day.
John spoke on the feeding of the 5000 as recorded in Mark's Gospel and brought out some interesting thoughts. In his talk he suggested that as Jesus shared out the bread this prefigured the offering of himself on the cross. He tied both together stating that there was sufficient for each and sufficient for all. I liked that. He is indeed all we need and his sacrifice is indeed enough for all who will receive.
Tuesday we had a better choir practice in the prison and a good time of fellowship. One of the new members opened up and shared his faith story with me. He hopes to get out soon and feels a strong call to share the gospel.
On Thursday I was back down to East Sussex for the funeral of Maureen at Eastbourne. Please continue to pray for Peter (husband), Marj and Michael (mother and brother), and Richard and David (sons) following this tragic accident. We are still waiting for the inquest. It was another very long day with 360 miles driving. I am thankful for the provision of the new car as it is so much easier to drive.
On Friday I received a request from a Salvation Army Youth Worker in Cumbria to assist in some training in August and hope to build a rural mission day for church leaders into this occasion.
On Saturday the morning was given over to supporting a Coffee Morning in Yelvertoft in aid of the situation in East Africa, and some pastoral ministry. In the afternoon I went to the village of Groby (pronounced grooby) north of Leicester to research Youth Alpha. It was good to hear how the Spirit of God is working in the two churches in the village. It is rare to hear of such a good ecumenical partnership in a rural community.
This week
Sunday - 10.45am Yelvertoft Congregational Church; 6.00pm Theddingworth Church
Monday - visiting a church in the Vale of Belvoir (pronounced beaver) to research another Youth Alpha story.
Tuesday - Gartree Prison
Sunday 31st - 9.00 Gartree Prison Service (with team from Theddingworth) followed by 10.45 Yelvertoft (I will arrive late and John and Joy Langford are taking this meeting for me). In the evening I am taking the service at Market Harborough Congregational Church.
I pray that the Lord will bless your week and encourage you to pray for greater things from God both in and through your life.
Barry
Last Sunday John Harris, a retired Methodist Minister, took the morning meeting at Yelvertoft. I was glad to be free as it had been a tiring day driving down to Heathfield and Herstmonceux in East Sussex the day before. It was good to share with friends at Herstmonceux once again. It was also good to talk and pray with my friend Marj whose daughter had died in the accident (see last week). But it was around 11.00 by the time I got home after a long long day.
John spoke on the feeding of the 5000 as recorded in Mark's Gospel and brought out some interesting thoughts. In his talk he suggested that as Jesus shared out the bread this prefigured the offering of himself on the cross. He tied both together stating that there was sufficient for each and sufficient for all. I liked that. He is indeed all we need and his sacrifice is indeed enough for all who will receive.
Tuesday we had a better choir practice in the prison and a good time of fellowship. One of the new members opened up and shared his faith story with me. He hopes to get out soon and feels a strong call to share the gospel.
On Thursday I was back down to East Sussex for the funeral of Maureen at Eastbourne. Please continue to pray for Peter (husband), Marj and Michael (mother and brother), and Richard and David (sons) following this tragic accident. We are still waiting for the inquest. It was another very long day with 360 miles driving. I am thankful for the provision of the new car as it is so much easier to drive.
On Friday I received a request from a Salvation Army Youth Worker in Cumbria to assist in some training in August and hope to build a rural mission day for church leaders into this occasion.
On Saturday the morning was given over to supporting a Coffee Morning in Yelvertoft in aid of the situation in East Africa, and some pastoral ministry. In the afternoon I went to the village of Groby (pronounced grooby) north of Leicester to research Youth Alpha. It was good to hear how the Spirit of God is working in the two churches in the village. It is rare to hear of such a good ecumenical partnership in a rural community.
This week
Sunday - 10.45am Yelvertoft Congregational Church; 6.00pm Theddingworth Church
Monday - visiting a church in the Vale of Belvoir (pronounced beaver) to research another Youth Alpha story.
Tuesday - Gartree Prison
Sunday 31st - 9.00 Gartree Prison Service (with team from Theddingworth) followed by 10.45 Yelvertoft (I will arrive late and John and Joy Langford are taking this meeting for me). In the evening I am taking the service at Market Harborough Congregational Church.
I pray that the Lord will bless your week and encourage you to pray for greater things from God both in and through your life.
Barry
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