Dear All Saints and St Marys
"In Him the whole structure is held together".
The words that we have from the passage in Ephesians this week speaks of Christ who binds people and brings them together. I have a strong image in my head of an adult holding the hands of two others, one either side. They are walking away from the viewer, so that only their backs can be seen as they set off into the distance. It could be the same image on a beach, or in a wood or down a busy high street. The adult in the centre holds the two together. They form the bridge. Through them the whole structure is held together.
Similarly in the early church, the letters of the apostles speak plenteously about bringing together the Jews and the Gentiles. Accepting that the world has changed in the life of Jesus, that means that division of families, tribes and nations is now secondary to the way in which all people are called to God and asked to live. So that we are no longer aliens - but citizens with the saints.
At St Marys we will have the honour of welcoming Maximus to the family of the church through his baptism. At All Saints there will be a celebration of Holy Communion. Both services help to remind us of ways in which we are united together. Held together. I look forward to being with you in worship.
This Weekend's Services - Sunday 21st July
10:00am | St Marys Church | Baptism with Hymns |
10:30am | All Saints | Holy Communion with Hymns |
The Week Ahead
Weds 24th | 9:00am | Holiday Bible Club begins | All Saints |
2:00pm | Funeral of Mary Biddlecombe | St Marys | |
Thurs 25th | 10:00am | Holy Communion | St Marys |
Sun 27th | 12:00-2:00pm | Saturday Lunchs | St Marys |
Sun 28th | 8:00am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
10:00am | Sung Holy Communion | St Marys | |
10:30am | Cafe Church | All Saints |
Please pray for us all this coming week as we begin Holiday Bible Club 2024. It has been a year of work and planning and we are so looking forward to the children being with us and learning together about Gideon, Esther and Timothy.
Gracious God
May we know the love that you extend to the world,
may our footsteps be in rhythm with yours,
may you guide us into your ways
and may we humbly be your servants to all whom we meet.
Amen
Revd Lizzie
Vicar of All Saints and St Marys Churches, Fishponds
Interim Co Area Dean Bristol City Deanery
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Please be advised that Monday is my day of rest so I do not respond to emails on that day of the week.
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