I'm conscious that since the lockdown began, much of my energy has gone into reaching out to those people who are online. I started a blog, Sunday worship is now 'Zoomed' live and we're planning a series of online Bible studies. We're even having a weekly online coffee morning. That's great but what about those who do not have a computer? What are we doing to help people who are not on the web? Well, today is my printing and delivery day. I am now writing a weekly newsletter and including the Sunday readings that we are used to seeing in our Pew Sheets. I'm also printing out paper copies of my blog entries for the past week. At the moment we have about 30 people receiving copies, delivered by a small number of volunteer deliverers. If you know someone who would like a copy, would you please let me know? You may even consider being a deliverer? I will put some spare letters in the porches at St Alkelda's and Holy Ascension churches so that people can help themselves when they are out for their walks.
As you will have realised, I am spending far too much time sitting at my computer in my study. I can well understand those of you who are struggling to stay at home, especially when you are used to getting out and about. It is good that we can still go out, take our daily exercise and to go to the shops. I try to get out when I can but tend not to go too far. One thing I have seen a lot of are painted stones. Have you noticed them around town? I'm not sure who is responsible but they certainly put a smile on my face!
Being an out-looking church and being confined to home is quite a challenge! We're used to dashing about and not having enough hours in a day. We like to put others before ourselves and reach out to people in need. Being in isolation doesn't sit comfortable with us. However, by being in isolation we ARE still putting others before ourselves. No, it isn't easy, day after day being confined to home but by being in close proximity with others at the moment is to put everyone at risk.
Jesus, struggled to find the space sometimes to find the isolation and time to be alone with God. Even in our isolation, finding the quiet time with God can be hard to find. Do you have a special place in the house where you find that space? When my children were young and the house was quite busy and noisy, my time alone with God was often in the bath! I also found gardening a good time too. My prayer for us all in this time of isolation is that we will find the time and space to feel that connection with Christ...and with that comes peace...may the peace of the Lord be with you!
As you will have realised, I am spending far too much time sitting at my computer in my study. I can well understand those of you who are struggling to stay at home, especially when you are used to getting out and about. It is good that we can still go out, take our daily exercise and to go to the shops. I try to get out when I can but tend not to go too far. One thing I have seen a lot of are painted stones. Have you noticed them around town? I'm not sure who is responsible but they certainly put a smile on my face!
Jesus, struggled to find the space sometimes to find the isolation and time to be alone with God. Even in our isolation, finding the quiet time with God can be hard to find. Do you have a special place in the house where you find that space? When my children were young and the house was quite busy and noisy, my time alone with God was often in the bath! I also found gardening a good time too. My prayer for us all in this time of isolation is that we will find the time and space to feel that connection with Christ...and with that comes peace...may the peace of the Lord be with you!
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark,
Jesus got up, left the house
and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.
Mark 1:35
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