The Lent Liturgy we would have heard had we been in church today is this:
Soul Rest (Nourished by patience and slowness)
Give us this day our daily bread to give our soul rest.
In a fast-paced world that seems never to rest or sleep,
in an internet world of immediate response…
Give us this day our daily bread to give our soul rest.
Let us find that calm centre, that stillness and rest,
that moment of comfort, refreshment and peace…
Give us this day our daily bread to give our soul rest.
To find meaning and purpose, to see the way forward,
with you as our pillow in the moment of tiredness.
O Lord our God, on this Lenten journey,
let us rest in the knowledge of your peace
and your calm. Amen.
The symbol placed at the foot of the cross is a pillow.
Kingswood Foodbank needs are size 5 nappies, shaving foam, tinned meat & fruit, coffee and jam. Thank you all very much.
On Saturday 5th April, at 7:30pm, at Staple Hill Methodist Church, a concert by the Bristol Voices Community Choir. From classical to pop, folk to jazz and world music to old English. Tickets £10 on the door.
On Good Friday Unity Oldland are holding an Easter Art Exhibition. Do you have any artwork that you could let them have? It could be paintings, photo’s, postcards, sculpture, tapestry, anything that could be associated with Easter. If you do have something, please see P. J.
In the latest Newsletter from Turnaround (Bristol Methodist Centre) there is a mention of items they need. These include Bath Towels, Men's Joggers (s/m), Women's T-shirts (8-14), Women's leggings (8-14), Women's underwear (8-10), Popup Tents (or regular one-man tents) and Roll mats. Additionally, over Easter, they would welcome donations of Chocolate Oranges and Hot Cross Buns Easter. Any such donations will be delivered to the Centre by Peter. Your prayers for the Centre will also be much appreciated.
On this day in history. On 23 March 2020, then Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a nationwide lockdown to curb the outbreak of Covid-19.
Lectionary 22nd to 29th March. Isaiah 55.1-9; Psalm 63.1-8; 1 Corinthians 10.1-13; Luke 13.1-9. Repentance and second chances. Jesus is questioned about some terrible events and whether those involved perished because of their sinfulness. Jesus refutes this and tells a parable that offers hope of a second chance to grow and produce good fruit. We may be quick to condemn others, yet slow to forgive and offer a second chance. We may make snap decisions about a person’s behaviour, while making little effort to understand what’s behind their actions. But there is much to be gained through understanding, contrition, forgiveness and giving someone another shot.
The Methodist Church is providing throughout Lent “Soul Food – daily deliveries of spiritual nourishment”. This will be done via an email to your in box: https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/soul-food/
Easter at KMC. There will be a Palm Sunday service on 13th April and an Easter Sunday service the following week. Fun Finders will run on Thursdays 10th and 17th April. In addition, Prayer Stations will be set up in the church on Good Friday for those who want to spend some time in quiet prayer and meditation. The timing of this has still to be decided.
Those of you that drive, might wish to be aware that S Glos Council is reintroducing parking charges in its car parks sometime in the Spring.
During the Easter school holidays, the New Room is holding a ‘Wonderful Water Community Arts Festival’. Various activities are available, all free. More details can be found on their web site. Or ask Peter what is happening.
The purpose of Kingswood Methodist Church is to respond to God's Love in Christ and to live out that love in God's world.