Reflection for Sunday 25th May 2025The Sixth Sunday of Easter Ezekiel 37.1-14, Acts 16.9-15, John 5.1-9What do dry bones, a riverside prayer meeting, and a man lying beside a healing pool have in common? Each scene in this Sunday’s readings is about a turning point—a divine interruption that brings life where there was only waiting.Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones reminds us that God can breathe life into what feels long dead. That’s not just about the end of time—it’s about today. God’s Spirit can revive dry hearts, tired communities, even churches that feel they’ve lost direction.In Acts, Paul receives a vision calling him to Macedonia. He obeys—and finds Lydia, a woman whose heart is opened by God. It’s a reminder that mission is not about our cleverness, but God’s initiative. We are called to respond to where he is already at work.And in John’s Gospel, we meet a man who has been waiting thirty-eight years. Jesus doesn’t wait for him to ask. He sees him, knows him, and asks the simple question: “Do you want to be made well?”This week, perhaps Jesus asks the same of us. Do we want to be made well—truly well, in heart and soul and body? Do we want our churches to be places of revival, hospitality, and healing? If so, then like Lydia, like the dry bones, like the man at the pool—we must be ready to respond. The Spirit is already stirring. Let’s not sleep through the invitation. Blessings and prayers, Emma
THE FLYFORDS COFFEE MORNINGIs 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!
