Going to the funeral of Mr Mowles this lunchtime - picking Helen up from her school as she wants to go too.
Cyril Mowles was along with his late wife Agnes, one of the stalwarts of needham Market Methodoist church and was one of the elders of Christchurch when the URC & Methodist cme together. AMethodist lay Preacher of over 50years he was a loyal committed church goer and a gear influence on many he met. He taught Helen in Scripture Exams and she and Lynsey used to enjoy their afternoons with Cyril & Agnes after school.
Latterly Cyril became very set in his ways and found giving up worship leading extremely difficult. After Agnes died he became increasingly frail and tired - and a bit awkward if the truth be told. However - it's an end of an era now - hopefully the service will be a celebration of his life.
Elders meeting this evening is a 'Training' evening - some challenges and hopefully an opportunity to be able to share and reflect on the current state of the church - openly honestly and with respect for each other.
Watch this space!
Monday, 12 July 2010
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Tearful Farewells
Have just taken Mary Jane to Cambridge to pick up her coach to Oxford.
Mary Jane has just spent a month with the West Suffolk Group of URCs as part of her field placement.
She's been like a breath of fresh air as her infectuous enthusiasm and unique way of seeing things has inspired, challenged and affirmed every church group she's been in contact with.
As an American ordinand and an educationalist Mary Jane has seen things from the outside and very quickly recognised some of our strengths and, dare I say, weaknesses.
At worship this morning she has challenged the Whiting Street congregation to be bold in their working out of their Christian faith. After the service there were many fond farewells and a number of folk with tears in their eyes.
I just give thanks that Neil had the vision to ask Sam & me to think about hosting Mary Jane for this placement - we have all been truly blessed.
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you
wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness
protect you through the storm
May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors
(Northumbria Community)
Mary Jane has just spent a month with the West Suffolk Group of URCs as part of her field placement.
She's been like a breath of fresh air as her infectuous enthusiasm and unique way of seeing things has inspired, challenged and affirmed every church group she's been in contact with.
As an American ordinand and an educationalist Mary Jane has seen things from the outside and very quickly recognised some of our strengths and, dare I say, weaknesses.
At worship this morning she has challenged the Whiting Street congregation to be bold in their working out of their Christian faith. After the service there were many fond farewells and a number of folk with tears in their eyes.
I just give thanks that Neil had the vision to ask Sam & me to think about hosting Mary Jane for this placement - we have all been truly blessed.
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you
wherever he may send you.
May he guide you through the wilderness
protect you through the storm
May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors
(Northumbria Community)
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