Really enjoyed the 10.00am Holy Eucharist this morning, being the first Sunday of Passiontide. All the crosses and statues were covered over in purple which, I have to say, always seems to take me by surprise when I enter the Church, even though I should be well used to it by now. The last hymn was one of my all time favourites "The Spirit Lives to set us Free" with its rowsing chorus bringing out the best in both the choir and the congregation. Then stepping out of the Church into the glorious sunshine and thinking back to the welcoming of another youngster to his first communion in his journey towards confirmation, although in my day, you had to be confirmed before you could take communion. It is always such a joyful occasion when youngsters make their commitment to Christ, for it is them that have to take the Church forwards as we older ones start to lose a little of our zing. Down to the Magdalene Centre (church hall) for coffee, a biscuit and half an hours fellowship before taking one of the congregation back to his residential care home. The fairtrade stall was exceptionally well stocked and well attended this morning as well. Back home for a delightful roast dinner with Kay, my wife. Then a couple of hours on the PC to try and catch up with things going on elsewhere.
This evening there is the Stations of the Cross service in St Mary's at 6.00pm so if any of you can make it, would be great to see you there. May God Bless you all and I'll catch up again soon.
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