Reflection for Sunday 31st August 2025The Eleventh Sunday After Trinity Proverbs 25.6–7, Hebrews 13.1–8, 15, 16, Luke 14.1, 7–14Jesus watches people jockey for position at a banquet and gives a gentle, challenging word: take the lowest place. Let God do the exalting.This runs against everything our culture values — self-promotion, recognition, status. But Jesus invites us to live differently. To choose humility, generosity, and hidden service. Proverbs says the same: let others lift you up; don’t lift yourself.Hebrews closes with a beautiful vision of the Christian life: keep loving each other, practise hospitality, care for the suffering, do good and share what you have. These are acts of real worship — perhaps more precious than any hymn or sermon. In our quiet village churches, it might feel like we’re unnoticed — but these are exactly the kinds of places Jesus treasures. Hidden service, humble faith, generous hearts — these are the seeds of the kingdom. Blessings and prayers, Emma
THE FLYFORDS COFFEE MORNING Is on the Second Thursday of each month for all members of the community. We look forward to seeing you Anytime between 10am - 12.30pm at the FLYFORDS HALL, GRAFTON FLYFORD. An opportunity for a chat, a cuppa and cake with friends, in a safe environment. Plenty of room for parking and easy access to the hall. Simply come along on the day. Bring a friend - we look forward to seeing you!
