It feels like the year is flying by. As I write, 12th night was just under 3 weeks ago. Lent is only 3 weeks away. Lent is the season when we remember Jesus' Ministry and journey to the cross.
It begins with Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit going into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. The Devil wanted to keep Jesus away from the cross and Jesus knew it. It is a comfort to us to know that Jesus went through temptation like we do yet He did not sin. He shows us how knowledge of the Scriptures helps us overcome temptation.
Then there is the story of the transfiguration. Jesus and his closest disciples take time out up a mountain. There, they are treated to a vision of Jesus in white glorious light talking with Moses and Elijah bathed in the Glory of God. Here's a thing that gets missed, that vision shows us what we will all be like in heaven bathed in the Glory of God.
Thanks to the events of Easter we can all enjoy a relationship with God both on earth and in heaven forever. This really is good news to celebrate. I just want to draw your attention to one thing.
On Sunday 24th March, after the morning service, we will be holding our AGM.
There is always room for more deacons. Now is the time to pray and consider who you might ask to become a deacon. A nomination needs a proposer and a seconder. We really need a Church secretary. Many of the tasks are being covered by already busy and stretched people. For more information about what is required to be a Deacon or Church Secretary, please ask me.
May God show you the riches of his love and Grace this Lenten season.
In the love of Christ,