Picture above is of Faith Muvili with her son in Kenya. Credit: Christian Aid/Adam Finch Paul Scarff has now pulled together the recipe book mentioned in our previous news item.He has received a lovely selection of favourite recipes from a variety of churches in Norwich, Norfolk and beyond. To receive a copy you need to visit his justgiving page here (or put the following into your browser https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-scarff ) to made a donation (there is a suggested minimum of £2).Once you have made a donation via justgiving you need to email him at the address shown on the justgiving page. He will then send you a copy of the recipe book and hopes you will enjoy trying the recipes.[Note: justgiving cannot pass your details directly to Paul hence the 2-step process to go through].
“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” John 14 : 2 Reading : John 14 : 1 – 14Thought for this weekOne of the features of this time I will remember are the daily bulletins from Downing Street. Each day the solemnity of the Cabinet member flanked by experts, and each day the statistics and the revelation of some aspect of the campaign against the virus.Jesus’ life with His disciples was a constant revelation of the Kingdom, the Lord’s values and power to change lives, and of who Jesus is, the bringer of the Kingdom and ultimately the bringer of salvation and peace.Our Gospel reading were words Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. They begin with, ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled’. The words repeated in many places in the Bible, especially at the times of the Lord’s revelations to His frail and fearful people.We can celebrate that the Lord has revealed Himself to us, and goes on revealing His love to whoever will open their hearts to Him, will listen to Him. He has revealed His love through His Word to us, the Bible, and longs for us to grow in that truth revealed for us each day.This is the Lord’s love who longs for us to know Him as our Saviour and our Friend. Rev Paul
The following services will be made available via the St Ed's Facebook page:Sunday 10th May: 10.30am, by Rev Paul for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (service sheet attached)Sunday 10th May evening with Rachel 6.30pm (for Sunday Club and the young at heart)Wednesday 13th May: 10.30am Rev Phil - spiritual communionWednesday 13th May 9pm evening: Rachel’s Rectory Ramblings (with slippers) Watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'Everyone welcome.Also online : ‘Keep Singing’ Everyone is invited to sign up for Jane Moore’s weekly thoughts ‘Keep Singing,’. Please email her at jane.cox255@gmail.comAn invitation from Paul Bev for a catch up and Zoom prayer meeting. You can Zoom Paul at 5 pm on Monday. E mail : paul@archivepub.co.uk or link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9713104799Rspace Zoom for teenagers every Tuesday at 7.00pm. Details Rev PaulTuesdays 10.00 am - 11.30 am virtual coffee morning – split into groups with people logging in at different times during the 90 minutes. If you’d like to join please contact Stella: midday1940@gmail.com and she will give you a time. The zoom number is 317 328 9088. Also the option to join Stella for a chat on Sunday mornings from 11.20am after the service. The number is the same.
Picture above is of Faith Muvili with her son in Kenya. Credit: Christian Aid/Adam Finch As Christian Aid Week approaches, we would normally be preparing to deliver and collect envelopes, hold a church collection, and meet together for Big Brekkie, and other food related fundraisers! In the current extraordinary circumstances, none of this can go ahead.In the space of just a few months, the coronavirus pandemic has caused a seismic shift in society. The outbreak has affected all spheres of life. It has brought suffering and uncertainty for so many, both here and overseas, taking centre stage in our thoughts, conversations and prayers. As individuals, families, communities and organisations, this crisis continues to have a significant impact on how we go about our daily business. We have all had to adapt to new ways of living. As this virus spreads across the world, love rises up in response. You’ve already shown incredible kindness to your neighbours. Now is the time to reach out to your neighbours again, both near and far.The incredible work of Christian Aid, supporting some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on our planet continues. We hope you will get involved in the virtual Christian Aid Week activities – keep reading for more details.Locally we would like to highlight two options:-1, Paul Scarff is pulling together an online recipe book – he has received a lovely selection of recipes from a variety of churches in Norwich, Norfolk and beyond. Once he has pulled this together into a single publication he will provide details of how to obtain a digital copy. 2, If possible, and appreciating people's current financial situations, can you make a donation, however small, to Christian Aid via the Christian aid Norwich Just Giving page? Use the link here (if the link fails go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/norwich-christianaid )Christian Aid (centrally)There are many ways we can all support this through the Christian Aid website. These include daily prayer reflections, quizzes and children activity sheets. Visit link here (or go to https://www.christianaid.org.uk/christian-aid-week/virtual-fundraisers) for more detailsChristian aid is live streaming various services and daily reflections which you need to sign up to be involved in. Events are as follows:Sunday 10 May, 1.00pm: Live-streamed Christian Aid Week service with Dr Rowan Williams. Monday 11 - Saturday 16 May, 11am: Live daily reflections from our staff and partners overseas.You can find out more information about the service and daily reflections by signing up on the Christian Aid website using the link here ( or if the link fails use https://www.christianaid.org.uk/christian-aid-week/daily-prayer-reflection )By supporting this Christian Aid Week, you can reach out and protect more of your neighbours today. We hope you will donate whatever you can afford so Christian Aid can continue its important work.
