Christ Church Looking forward… Or looking back?

Do you tend to look forward to things you may have arranged like a show, a holiday, or meeting a friend for a catch up? Or do you enjoy thinking about the things you have already done and the memories that they evoke?

In the Bible there are many examples that show us how Jesus was able to teach the disciples how we should forgive those that may have done something wrong in their past and forgiveness can be a very hard task in itself. Jesus said at the last supper that some of the disciples will betray him which at the time they could not believe.

I know when I used to babysit for friends in my 20’s I would listen to the rules parents had for putting children to bed and what to do if they got up. I remember thinking I am not going to be so soft or lenient with my own children. Yet 10 years later there I was listening to my baby cry and the emotions telling me one thing while the latest theory was to leave them for 5 minutes (which seemed like an hour) before checking they were ok and not picking them up for a hug. It taught me a life lesson that we can all be judgemental when it isn’t us that are in the situation.

I try to live ‘in the moment’ absorbing all the good things that happen in my day, but I also love planning things for the future which I know will bring joy. Recently I witnessed my mum receiving an Honouree Fellowship from the UEA (University of East Anglia) for services to Nurse Education, while my mum has always been inspirational this was such an accolade. We set off as a family to see this happen, but traffic & time were not on our side. Although I witnessed the Nurse who benefited from mum’s support give an incredible speech, I was devastated not to have seen the fellowship given to my mum.

You may have memories that are mixed like this and with Faith I know that I may not be perfect, things may not go the way I planned them to, but God will believe in us if we believe in him. Our summer brings the joy of families taking time to be together and not having to watch the time getting to school, picking up children, helping with homework, clubs and termly activities. I remember that school holidays can be hard work as parents look at ways to entertain the children and juggle work commitments with making memories with fast growing families.

We have been blessed with having the option to go to Keswick to stay with family over the years, but when the children were young, I actually couldn’t wait to get back to work and school routine as there was always a challenge to keep everyone happy, yet being at home and going to work I could enjoy the routine of each day. Now my family are on the verge of leaving home I remember how lovely it was to have those opportunities, however challenging they were, to get away.

As a Christian I hope that I don’t take the simple things for granted and I believe while things may not go to plan God has a way of helping us reflect on the good things. I hope your summer brings you many things to look forward to and when I write again you will have great memories of your summer too tell others about.

By Samantha Reid

A member of Christ Church Moreton Hall

JULY SEES THE RETURN TO CHRIST CHURCH, MORETON HALL, OF REVD. DAVID PERRETT

On Saturday 8th July David will do two training sessions on how to enable people to be confident in the ministry of healing prayer. The cost for the day will be £10 which includes a training booklet and a finger buffet lunch.

On Sunday 9th July we will have two services in the church. One at 10.30a.m. and the second at 6.30p.m. Everyone is invited to come and take part in a lively service with good preaching and the opportunity to receive healing prayer. Whatever you feel is causing you pain disappointment or hurt Jesus can give you deliverance relief and joy in its place.

With Revd David Perrett

10am-2:30pm Saturday 8th July

Teaching and training for healing prayer

Cost £10 with light lunch

Sunday 9th July

10:30am Healing Service

6.30pm Healing Service

Services at Christ Church Moreton Hall

Sunday 2nd 8:30am Holy Communion Service

Sunday 2nd 10:30am Family Service

Sunday 9th 10:30am Healing Service with Sunday school

Sunday 9th 4:00pm Youth Club

Sunday 9th 6:30pm Healing Service

Sunday 16th 10:30am Family Communion

Sunday 16th 4:00pm Kids Church - Fun & craft for families

Sunday 23rd 10:30am Morning worship

Sunday 23rd 4:00pm Youth Club

Sunday 30th 10:30am Free Church Communion

Events at Christ Church Moreton Hall

Weds 5th 7:30pm Prayer meeting in Church

Saturday 8th 10-2:30 Healing Training meeting

Weds 12th 7:30pm Prayer meeting in Church

Friday 14th 10:30am Stay & play parent & toddler group

Tues 18th 10am Coffee morning all welcome

Weds 19th 7:30pm Prayer meeting in Church

Weds 26th 7:30pm Prayer meeting in Church

D.J. HAILL Ltd

Please note: all correct at time of going to press, but please check for updates directly with the venue.

Cinema

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Running time: 154 minutes

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Music

ELO Experience

Friday 21 July 2023 to Saturday 22 July 2023, 7.30pm

The ELO Experience will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 45 years. Blending rock rhythms with classical influences, ELO also released many classic albums such as ‘A New World Record’, ‘Discovery’ and ‘Out of the Blue’, and many sell out tours which further established them as one of the most important and influential bands ever.

Find out more at: theapex.co.uk

Theatre Theatre Tour

Saturday 1 July 2023 (plus other dates throughout the year)

Led by their enthusiastic team of Tour Guides, you’ll travel around the theatre, taking in the building and all of its history, from front of house to behind the scenes. Step on up and into the spotlight where the likes of Ian McKellan CBE, Dame Judi Dench DBE, Sir Peter Hall CBE and many more have gone before you. You’ll even get to tread the boards yourself! To attend a tour, you must book in advance. Find out more at: theatreroyal.org