"Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God" (Billy Graham)

Mothers' Union have had a busy few weeks with lots of interesting gatherings and shared information about the work of Mothers' Union.

Our World Day of Prayer service , which this year was prepared by the Christian women of the Cook Islands, was hosted by St. Bernadette's Church in Westbury, where we were made very welcome and presented with a posy of flowers as we arrived. A lovely display at the front of the church, depicting life in the Cook Islands was the setting for the readings, prayers and stories which formed part of the service. A generous Tea and Cake social time concluded our visit. Some of our members attended the Lady Day service at the Cathedral in Salisbury on March 29th. We were invited to share the Mothering Sunday Service on Sunday March 30th. with Revd. Helen, by readings about the work of Mothers Union around the world with prayers and reflections. After the service a retiring collection was taken to help the work of the Salisbury/Sudan Medical Mission, with particular interest in the work to support the care given to new mothers to ensure safe delivery and to combat the very high death rate of both mothers and babies. Thank you to everyone who contributed, allowing Holy Trinity Church to send a generous donation. Jocelyn as a trustee, was able to attend the visit of Kathleen Snow, our new World- Wide President to Salisbury (a separate report covers this visit.) Our April meeting at Jocelyn's home , welcomed Rosie to talk about her visit to Malta and witnessing the procession representing the Crucifixion . Assisted by Keith, she showed us pictures about this very moving representation which takes place each year on the outskirts of Valetta. Afterward members reminisced about their own experiences of Easter traditions as children or ones which they had witnessed abroad on their travels. Plans for our annual outing, this year to Tewkesbury Abbey were outlined. Jenny led the prayers and Keith was thanked for his help and Jocelyn thanked for her hospitality. Our May Meeting, at the home of Maureen Torry , 10 Greenacres, on May 1st at 10am, will welcome Carrie Walsh, a diocesan trustee to talk about her life work.

"Come follow me" Jesus said, and "I will send you out to fish for people" At once they left their nets and followed Him. Mark 1: 17-18.

Enid Holbrow