Daily ScriptureI believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lordin the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage wait for the Lord! (Psalm 27:13-14)Daily ReflectionCourage. That’s what we need right now. Things are so finely balanced, everything could go either way. Will the restrictions be lifted? Will life return to what it used to be? We simply don’t know. We just have to wait. Then it is so good to be reminded that the Lord’s goodness is forever, that we are right to trust him and be strong and courageous, as we wait. Wait for the Lord! His timing is always perfect. Revd Ylva
Daily ScriptureThe man said ‘The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit from the tree and I ate’. Then God said to the woman ‘What is this that you have done?’ The woman said ‘The serpent tricked me, and I ate.’ (Genesis 3.8-15)Daily Reflection The Hebrew words for Adam and Eve mean Man and Life. It’s the story of every man and every woman since human life began. We have free will, but with that goes responsibility for the choices we make. The man blames the woman; the woman blames the serpent. The man even implies it’s actually God’s fault, for giving him the woman in the first place! We blame our instincts, our environment, our parents, and if all else fails we can always blame God. We are made in the image of God, but all too often abuse our freedom and ignore God’s laws, and then blame others when things go wrong. This old biblical tale of the Fall is still absolutely relevant. It contains deep truths which are well worth pondering. Revd Rosemary
Please see attached for weekly news. This Sunday's services: Sunday 6th June - The First Sunday after Trinity 8am HOLY COMMUNION AT ST NICHOLAS, SANDHURST led by Revd Ylva Blid-Mackenzie & Revd David Commander10 am HOLY COMMUNION AT ST GEORGE’S, BENENDEN led by Revd Ylva Blid-Mackenzie & Revd David Commander
Daily ScriptureThe Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me. (Psalm 23 v 1-4)Daily ReflectionPsalm 23 is quite possibly the best known and best loved passage of Scripture in the whole world, and for good reason. The imagery is profound, beautiful and timeless - faithful shepherd, green pastures, still waters, and we know that through this psalm that we are loved beyond all measure. Next week I am taking part in a day pilgrimage to Canterbury where I will certainly be walking through green pastures and discovering still waters as I search for Holy wells - I will also learn the art of staff making and discovering why pilgrims use this as a walking aid - perhaps it is to steady themselves as they walk through the darkest of valleys - a physical reminder that God is there with them to comfort and guide them in the bad times and the good. Lyn Hayes ALM
