News from Stotfold Methodist Chuch

News from Stotfold Methodist Church

“Sweet Caroline, Good times never seemed so good, I've been inclined, To believe they never would But now I... ” (Neil Diamond)

We’ve been inclined, understandably, to resign ourselves to the “fact” that England would never again win a football championship. Many were too nervous to watch the Wembley final on the last day of July 2022. I struggled, but, it was so worth it. together, Com kept me on ntators said believing, to that the te work and am succeeded work for what because they kne they kept on working w was possible. This way Professional of thinking shows the power of having faith in your team mates. Gardener Jesus Christ taught his disciples about having faith “as small as a mustard seed’ , and that faith can “move mountains” . In church we have to keep reminding ourselves to have faith in Jesus and in each other. Other volunteer organisations similarly have to hang on to the belief that what they are doing is going to help, and that they will be able to achieve their objectives together. In Church, we believe that God’s times are coming and are already here through acts of kindness, justice, inclusivity and welcome, but when things go wrong, or all our daily news is unresolved crisis after unresolved crisis, we can, like Neil Diamond, be “inclined to believe they never would” . So, when that long awaited victory came on 31-7-22, in a way that many did not foresee, through the magnificent women of English football, it gave us a better outlook for the future for other acts of belief and commitment and teamwork. Whether you are in church or another group that is trying to do something good in these challenging days, keep the faith and let those memories of July 31st 2022 inspire you! The Methodist Church Coffee morning is on the first Saturday of the month 10am to 11:30. Monday Club 2pm to 3:30pm. Sunday worship at 10am. Our preachers are: 4th : Revd John Whittle 11th: Rev Graham Claydon-Knights (Holy Communion) 18th : Frank Needham 25th : Andy Searle

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