People of the Way​​

Dear All Saints and St Marys

Thomas the disciple asks Jesus anxiously - "But how will we know the way" in this week's Gospel. And it's a good question, one that I have asked on many occasions. Normally it is about looking at a map, or asking the Sat Nav - how am I going to get from here, the place I am in right now - to there - the place that I want to be or need to get to.

Most of the time we ask that question when thinking about travel. But it's also a great faith and life question - How do we know the way? Who do we ask? Where are the signs? What can I do to prepare so that I get there safely?

Jesus response is to say "I am the way" - and for Christians that has been a solid foundation and manta - a cornerstone to rely on - when navigating life. In the early church Christians were often referred to as "People of the Way" - and it is something that I think still speaks volumes about what we are called to be and how to live. If we keep our hearts, heads and focus concentrated on the person of Jesus and the way that he showed us how to live, how to be with people and how to love others and the world - then we have a good road map to follow.

Worship this Sunday 3rd May

10.00 am - Creative Church - St Mary's - Parables of Jesus
10.30 am - Holy Communion with Junior Church and Band - All Saints
6.30 pm - Evensong - St Mary's

The week ahead

Tue 5th May 10:30am – M4T, St Mary’s Parish Rooms
Wed 6th May 9:00am – Celtic Morning Prayer, All Saints
Thu 7th May 10:00am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s
Sat 9th May 12:00pm-1:30pm – Saturday Lunches, St Mary’s

Sun 10th May 

8:00am – Holy Communion, All Saints
10:00am – Holy Communion, St Mary’s and APCM
10:30am – Messy Muddy Church, All Saints
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Blessings
Revd Lizzie
Vicar of All Saints and St Marys Churches, Fishponds