To know Christ better and to make Christ better known
We were reminded today of the beauty and importance of the Psalms. “The Psalms were the songs of Jesus” we were reminded.
We looked at Psalm 29 and the wonderful, vibrant and powerful description of the voice of God and we were encouraged not to think of the Psalms as dreary, irrelevant, Old Testament stuff. Rather we should celebrate them and hear the voice of God whisper, speak, shout and thunder through them.
Praise God for the Psalms!
It was with profound thanks tinged with sadness that we said farewell to Stephen, Cathy and their three kids today. They have been with us for nearly seven wonderful years and in that time they have touched countless lives and made a permanent mark on the life of St. Columba’s.
Stephen, Cathy, Ruby, Patrick and Scott have become an integral part of our lives and not just on a Sunday morning or through various meetings and organisations but also through their wonderful pastoral ministry and social visits. We have been incredibly blessed by their ministry and are all the richer for it.
We wish Stephen all God’s blessings as he embarks on his new calling as the UK and Ireland mission director for SAMS.
A huge thanks to everyone who contributed food, helped out or just came and supported Ruby! It was a brilliant lunch with a real buzz and plenty of full bellys!
Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures. He was buried and he was raised again on the third day, according to the Scriptures. 1st Corinthians 15:3-5
This Wednesday (21st March) is the date for our special annual general meeting for the church. This is a very important date in the life of the church as we elect members to represent us to serve onto the select vestry. Everyone is very welcome to attend and hear a report of the last 12 months and all registered members are welcome to vote. The meeting will start at 8pm.
N.B. there will be no Gathering this week.
With a very mixed bag of emotions Stephen announced yesterday that he will be leaving St Columba’s later this year to take up his new appointment as the UK and Ireland Mission Director for SAMS. The timings have yet to be finalised.
Many many congratulations to Stephen on this exciting new stage in his mission journey. Please remember Stephen Cathy and their family in your prayers as they prepare to move on and start this exciting new chapter.
Still not sorted for mother’s Day?? Never fear, come on down to St. Columba’s and our amazing crafters will get you sorted. Better yet, bring your mum!
And once you’ve enjoyed a brilliant morning’s shopping, relax with a well earned breakfast.