Dear All Saints and St Marys
This week's gospel reading draws us even further into the conversation that Jesus has with his followers over the last few weeks about Bread. Bread is a very ordinary food, a staple of many diets, a few ingredients that when put together can feed lot's people. Yet it is this simple food that Jesus chooses as a way of life for his disciples - of how we are to be together, how we are to share together, how we are to come to know Jesus fully. And in sharing in Jesus together, we heal wounds, build unity and find the strength to lift our hearts and voices to sing a song of hope and peace for God's world. Bread not only becomes a food source, but a community foundation, a common ground.
Jesus says "I am the living bread", one that feeds not just our stomachs, but also our heart, mind and souls.
I am excited for us all as we are invited to come together this week and eat bread.
Our services this Sunday 18th August
10:00am | Sung Holy Communion | St Marys |
10:30am | Holy Communion with Hymns | All Saints |
THE WEEK AHEAD
Weds 21st | 9:00am | Celtic Morning Prayer | All Saints |
Thurs 22nd | 10:00am | Holy Communion | St. Mary’s |
Sat 24th | 12noon | Saturday Lunches | St. Mary’s |
Sun 25th | 8:00am | Holy Communion | All Saints |
10:00am | Sung Holy Communion | St. Mary’s | |
10:30am | Cafe Church | All Saints |
"Lord, each day as we wait on You,
You strengthen our hearts.
So now, as we eat the food set before us,
strengthen our bodies, and
as we share our lives around this table,
strengthen the bond between us"
(Prayer at Communion - Celtic Daily Prayer)
Blessings
Revd Lizzie
Vicar of All Saints and St Marys Churches, Fishponds
Interim Co Area Dean Bristol City Deanery
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