by gordon | Nov 14, 2019 | Reflections
Our second passage from the book of Isaiah again looks forward to a time of peace and justice. The opening phrase may appear rather strange: ‘A shoot shall come out of the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots’. Jesse was the father of King David,...
by gordon | Nov 6, 2019 | Reflections
Preparation for Advent: Sunday 10th November, by Mike. Advent is a time of preparation leading up to Christmas when we celebrate the birth of Jesus to whom the title ‘Christ’ was given from the very earliest days. ‘Christ’ is the Greek a translation of the Hebrew word...
by gordon | May 16, 2019 | Reflections
Christian Aid Week is 12-18 May this year. As with previous years, Christian Aid will focus on a particular problem in a particular country. This year’s focus is on expectant mothers in Sierra Leone: “the world’s most dangerous place to give birth”. Every day, 10...
by gordon | Mar 2, 2019 | Reflections
“No Health without Mental Health” Lent, the period before Easter, is a time for personal reflection and, for some, self-denial to intensify this. St George’s Church strives to put on a study course each year during this period to help with the reflection part. The...
by gordon | Dec 29, 2018 | Reflections
Getting back to normal? Happy memories? Regret for over-indulgence? What now? Well, for the church Christmas is not over for a while. And now there the New Year. What have I learned during Advent? Is there anything that should affect my life next year? Any resolutions...
by gordon | Dec 22, 2018 | Reflections
Nearly there! Done the shopping; sent the presents; about to put up the decorations… Will there be enough food and drink? Will everything be looking bright and shiny? Will we be warm enough? Will everyone be able to join in the fun? Have we forgotten anything...
