Monday 24th March 2025
On Sunday we tracked the activities of the 72 un-named followers sent out by Jesus to bring his message of peace and healing wherever they went. They were commissioned to go to places that Jesus himself would subsequently visit, they were cautioned to travel light in order to avoid distractions, and to be wholly centred on the message that the Kingdom of God was near – was within the reach of all who would receive this good news. The 72 we not especially gifted communicators, had no special marketing skills – in fact they were unexceptional lambs going among wolves – which meant that in their weakness they would have to rely totally on God’s strength for everything. On their return in their joyful and excited debriefing with Jesus, Jesus reminded these 72 “no-names” that their names are written in heaven. We, like them, are known to our heavenly Father by name. Let that certainty infuse our hearts and souls this week as we look for opportunities to copy the 72 and tell people about Jesus.
On another note, please look out for an email presenting the opportunity to sign up to the new electoral roll. Only those on the electoral roll can vote at the APCM (12th May 2025), stand for election to the PCC, and/or as Churchwarden. Please consider prayerfully whether God is calling you to engage as an active member in the life of our church. Ideally the form should be completed and submitted on-line, but paper copies of the form will be available at the back of the worship area for the next 3 Sundays, or can be downloaded here.
Please note the dealine for completion is midnight on Wednesday 16th April 2025.
Steve