THE MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
We have travelled through Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday, but we are still in Easter time for a few weeks more. We, as Christians, should always be celebrating the risen Christ whatever the time of year. He truly is a man for all seasons. He is not here just for us at Easter but for every day of our lives. Every season has its own unique elements. We are now in spring which is especially a time of growth here in the UK.
“Easter comes with cheeks a-glowing
Flowers bloom and streams are flowing,
And the earth in glad surprise
Opens wide its springtime eyes….
All nature heeds the call of Spring
As God awakens everything.” (Helen Steiner Rice. 1985)
As we journey on, we should thank God for spring and all its blessings and also thank God for the blessings he has bestowed on us here at St John’s Church.
We have held our annual church meeting as required by the Church of England and we are so thankful that all the necessary voluntary lay positions, required to keep the church running smoothly, have been filled by members of this congregation. We now embark upon our new church year with our PCC. All of our blessings come from God; he knows our needs: “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” (Ephesians Ch.1 v 3).
It all lies now before us and it is a time to celebrate. All of it is in God’s hands; he knows the plans he has for us all and we should be alert to his directions. God is the true leader of the church, and we can say “Thy will be done” (Matthew Ch 6 v.10). Whatever plans he has for us, we will listen to his direction and follow his will.
Best wishes and blessings,
Reverend Debra