Wednesday 15th JANUARY 2 30pm STAPLEFORD VILLAGE TEA AFTERNOON in St Mary’s Church

Join us for tea, coffee, cake and chat.

When Jimmy Carter took the oath of office to become the 39th US President it was on his family Bible, open at Micah 6:8:

‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.’

After his Presidency he travelled extensively to conduct peace negotiations, monitor elections and further the eradication of infectious diseases. He supported numerous charities in the US and abroad, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity to help working people build and buy their own homes. A critic of Democrat and Republican policies, he spoke out against prisoner abuse and violations of human rights, urging the closing of Guantanamo Bay Prison and the end of the Iraq War. With former President Bill Clinton he founded the New Baptist Covenant organisation for social justice.

Jimmy Carter remained true to his Baptist faith and taught for 40 years in Sunday School. He was uncomfortable with America’s televangelists, mega-churches featuring gyms and eateries, evangelicals who would not allow women to be pastors. Well educated and cosmopolitan, he wrote many books, including commentaries on global affairs, political memoirs and poetry.

King Charles spoke of his life of ‘dedication and humility’ ... an inspiration to many... truly ‘a daily offering’ to ‘the Servant King’ he followed faithfully. May the world follow his example.

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” (William James)

with love and prayers

Jenny