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Lent is upon us!

Hi folks

It's been a while since we've been on the blog - having taken to Facebook for most of the news and messages. With Lent almost upon us, I'm going to resort to the "old fashioned" means do getting our news and views out.

Lent is a special period of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Originally a period of preparation for Baptism in to the Christian Faith, these days this is a period of denial and accountability to God. Some will give up something they enjoy - alcohol, chocolate, cake, biscuits - some will take on something else - reading their Bible, spending more in prayer, working for a charity, trying to be more "Christian" in a sense.  Personally, I believe that there are great merits to both sides - giving up and taking on more - but that is a personal choice.

What I do ask is that you consider your own hearts and do what is right for you.

Each Wednesday, starting on Ash Wednesday 22nd February at 8pm, there will be a short reflective service in Church. We will be looking at the different Beatitudes from Jesus' great Sermon on the Mount, recorded for us in Matthew chapter 5: 1-12. Here's the plan:

 

Introduction and The First Beatitude - Weds 22nd February, 8pm

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven


The Second and Third Beatitude - Weds 1st March, 8pm

Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth.


The Fourth and Fifth Beatitude - Weds 8th March, 8pm

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for Righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.


The Sixth and Seventh Beatitude - Weds 15th March, 8pm

Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.


The Eighth Beatitude - Weds 22nd March, 8pm

Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


Summary and Preparation for Holy Week - Weds 29th March, 8pm



All are welcome to join us at all the services.













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