Another week of themes!!

Hi folks

I'm feeling like a true liturgical renegade nowadays! I've went slightly off-book with our readings for the last fortnight - the first week looking at the Ten Commandments, the second at the "I am..." sayings of Jesus. I have thoroughly enjoyed the preparation and lessons we have received from each day, and so I've decided to continue the theme of themes!

Next week, I have decided to consider the role of some of the many "Women in the Bible". I have chosen some fairly major characters, and a few minor ones who still played a huge role in God's plans in their lives.

Monday morning - Eve
Link - MP2 11-05-2020
Monday evening - Sarah
Link - EP1 11-05-2020a. EP1 11-05-2020b (The first link crashed at my end, and I had to restart)

Tuesday morning - Rachel
Link - MP1 12-05-2020
Tuesday evening - Rahab

Wednesday morning - Bathsheba
Link - MP2 13-05-2020
Wednesday evening - Ruth and Naomi
Link - CWH 13-05-2020

Thursday morning - Esther
Link - MP1 14-05-2020
Thursday evening - Mary Mother of Jesus
Link - EP2 14-05-2020

Friday morning - Mary Magdalene
Friday evening - Mary and Martha

I hope you’ll enjoy the series, and I’ve already decided that the theme for the following week will be the "Appearances of Angels" throughout the Scriptures.

Keep safe, God bless.

Rector

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