News from Sto tfold Methodist Church

A word o f encouragement

I would no t have become the person that I am withou t the encouragement o f o thers I hope that many would say the same o f themselves That will encourage us to be an encouragement to o thers

The annual World Day o f Prayer star ts at midnight in Samoa on Friday 3rd March, continuing for 38 hours as day arrives and passes across all the 120 par ticipant countries This year they have prepared this event in Taiwan

The theme is abou t encouraging o thers It is based upon a letter that St Paul wro te to the church in the ancient Greek city o f Ephesus, where he encouraged that group o f people to carr y on with their faith in Jesus Christ despite su ffering persecu tion : “I have heard o f your faith in the Lord Jesus... ” he wro te, going on to describe ho w he was praying for them and remembering them. That letter was evidently highly treasured, since it eventually was copied many times and shared and thus made its way into the New Testament.

Nor th Her ts Road Runners

The next 1st Sat o f the month 5k at Letchwor th Common will be on 4th March at 9am. Entr y is f ree and open to all abilities.

We continue our training sessions with qualif ied coaches on Tues & Thurs evenings at 7pm. These are open to all runners f rom no vice to experienced runners Why no t come along for a taster session with no obligation All our details are on nhrr org uk or contact Ian on 07506429928