GOD’S GIFTS TO US ALL
“The morning moon is round and gold, Up in the misty milk blue sky.
The birds are shouting one by one, It’s the first of April everyone!”
Spring seems to have arrived. I am writing this looking out at a blue sky; it is quite warm and the birds are all shouting. It is heading into the time of year when we begin to see new life all around us.
In the gardens daffodils and primulas have joined the crocuses and snowdrops. Blossoms are forming on the trees and soon there will be new lambs and baby birds.
We are so blessed by the riches that God gives to us all. We are reminded of this in the letter to James, (James ch. 1 v.17). “Every good endowment and every perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
God has blessed us also as a church family, as a couple of people have stepped forward to take on new roles. These are the roles I described in last month’s bulletin. Do not worry if you missed it as it’s not too late to volunteer!
This month is very busy: we are heading towards the Annual Parochial Church Meeting at the end of the month and we will be praying that all the officers’ roles are filled at St John’s. These are all essential to keep the church running smoothly.
More exciting is the wonderful prospect of Holy Week and Easter, a time when we unite as a church family and also with Christians from other local churches to prepare for and to celebrate the Risen King. There are lots of events and services planned; do take a look and join as many as you are able.
The richest gifts are God-given and, as long as we live and walk in his ways, we are assured of his love. The greatest gift God gave us was his son, Jesus, so join in and celebrate and thank God for all he does for us, his resurrection children.
Best wishes and blessings,
Reverend Debra