You may recall that I mentioned in a previous blog that I intended
to go on my exercise bike each morning? Well, I'm pleased to report that I'm
'cycling the equivalent of 5 miles each morning. The good thing about it is
that, as well as getting some much-needed exercise, I'm also reading as I'm
cycling (you can't do that on the road!) I picked the book off the bookshelf at
random and have been reading a couple of chapters each day. I'm really enjoying
it. The book is about leadership. Most of the books on my bookshelves are
theology books but this one, although about leadership, is written like a novel
and it weaves a story around how to build relationships in business (and in
life). It hasn’t really got going yet and I’m looking forward to learning
a thing or two!
It isn't easy being a leader of three churches that are in lockdown! It has now been 5 months since I was licensed as Priest-in-charge and it isn't the start I expected. What is it they say...expect the unexpected! Never in my wildest dreams...
Writing blogs and seeing people online isn't the way that I envisioned getting to know people. In many ways, I still feel like 'the new kid on the block'! The way that the worship pattern works means that in real terms, you can count on one hand the number of Sunday services I have led at each church...yes, it is still early days!
The Sunday readings throughout the Easter Season, right up until Pentecost (Sunday 31st May) include a reading from The Acts of the Apostles. It is a rivetting read...a real page turner! It tells us about how the early followers of Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit, spread the Good News and began the Christian movement that spread throughout the world. I encourage you all (myself included) to sit down, get out your Bible and read through the full book of the Acts of the Apostles. Grab yourself a cuppa (you might need a biscuit ot two) and read all 28 chapters without a break. It is an exercise worth doing.
'They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.'
Writing blogs and seeing people online isn't the way that I envisioned getting to know people. In many ways, I still feel like 'the new kid on the block'! The way that the worship pattern works means that in real terms, you can count on one hand the number of Sunday services I have led at each church...yes, it is still early days!
The Sunday readings throughout the Easter Season, right up until Pentecost (Sunday 31st May) include a reading from The Acts of the Apostles. It is a rivetting read...a real page turner! It tells us about how the early followers of Jesus, led by the Holy Spirit, spread the Good News and began the Christian movement that spread throughout the world. I encourage you all (myself included) to sit down, get out your Bible and read through the full book of the Acts of the Apostles. Grab yourself a cuppa (you might need a biscuit ot two) and read all 28 chapters without a break. It is an exercise worth doing.
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Then as we approach Ascension Day, we will have some daily Bible Studies, based on Acts, leading up to a service to mark Holy Ascension's Patronal Festival. Are you up for the 'Act'? If so, take out your Bible, get reading and let's see what God has to say about it!
'They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.'
Acts 2:42-43
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