The Revd Steve Osman writes...
You may have noticed how some car drivers put fish shaped stickers on their cars. If you don't know what they mean, it's from the very early church days when it was dangerous to be known as a Christian, and the fish was a secret sign used to identify yourself as a Christian - a bit like a password. The Greek word for fish is Ichthus and those letters were shorthand for Jesus Christ Son of God - it's all Greek to me, I hear you say!
What I've also noticed in recent months is that some cars have a similar badge, but the fish shape has legs and the word "Darwin" in the middle. These symbols seem to be a reaction to the Christian symbol, proclaiming that evolution, not God, is what the driver believes in.
These badges are symbols of the perceived clash between science and religion. Charles Darwin is the adopted hero of those who say science has replaced the need for superstition and unprovable faith. I just want to say that there doesn't need to be such polarisation - it doesn't need to be one or the other. It is perfectly possible to be a scientist and a Christian. My understanding is that Darwin lost his faith, not because of his scientific research, but because of the death of his daughter. The most he would call himself was agnostic, not atheist and my guess is, he would be appalled to see his name being hijacked in such a way.
I don't understand why some persist in creating a gulf between science and religion. The earliest scientists were people of faith who simply wanted to explore how God did what he did. Today, there are biologists or cosmologists who discover more of the amazing complexity of organisms or the vastness of the universe and find their faith in a Creator deepened. I, as a non-scientist, read Genesis and think it sounds pretty much like evolution. For me, it takes more faith to believe that the universe is all a matter of chance, than to believe in a creator.
It's not so much a clash between science and religion than a clash between world-views. There are basically three world-views; theistic - there is a divine being behind all things; atheistic - there is no divinity, all is random; pantheistic - everything is God.
I'm all for folk making up their own minds where they fit in all this, please stop using science as the referee. How about examining evidence about Jesus?
Steve Osman
Monday, 25 May 2009
Saturday, 18 April 2009
May 2009 - Vol. 31 No. 5
The Rector writes:
Dear Friends,
Earlier this year it was reported that the Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, an atheist, was lamenting the fact that so few students of English have read the Bible. Therefore they do not understand the many Bible quotations and themes that occur in classic literature.
I would also like people to read the Bible – but for different reasons. The Bible tells the story of our faith. The Old Testament contains the scriptures of the Jewish people, and this forms the background to the New Testament, containing the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Next comes The Acts of the Apostles, followed by letters of Paul and others, and finally the Revelation to John. The Gospels are about Jesus, while Acts tells of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the first Christians on the Day of Pentecost, and describes how the good news of Jesus Christ spread out from Jerusalem. Now people all over the world have heard the story of the life, death and resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ.
Christians believe that the Bible is inspired by God and that through its writings God speaks to us. We need the Holy Spirit as our guide, but we also need the expertise of Bible scholars. Many Christians find it helpful to use daily Bible reading notes. As for the Bible itself, a good modern translation is recommended. In this Cluster you are likely to come across the New Revised Standard Version and New International Version and some others. There are also Bibles for children and young people. At one time most children were told Bible stories in school and Sunday school and many learned some prayers and Bible texts by heart. Some texts and phrases would be added to the memory bank subconsciously through singing them in hymns, choruses and worship songs. This is not so today and many young people and young adults have little or no knowledge of the faith that has shaped our culture.
When visiting care homes for the elderly I meet some people whose memories are failing and some who are confused and yet, whenever well known hymns and carols are sung or the Lord’s Prayer is said, they almost always join in. What we are taught in childhood stays with us. For those nearing the end of their lives, and indeed for any of us in times of trouble, words from the Bible can be called to mind to bring comfort and hope. I wonder what, if anything, there will be for present and future generations to draw on in times of trouble.
With love and prayers
Glynis Hetherington
Dear Friends,
Earlier this year it was reported that the Poet Laureate, Andrew Motion, an atheist, was lamenting the fact that so few students of English have read the Bible. Therefore they do not understand the many Bible quotations and themes that occur in classic literature.
I would also like people to read the Bible – but for different reasons. The Bible tells the story of our faith. The Old Testament contains the scriptures of the Jewish people, and this forms the background to the New Testament, containing the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Next comes The Acts of the Apostles, followed by letters of Paul and others, and finally the Revelation to John. The Gospels are about Jesus, while Acts tells of the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the first Christians on the Day of Pentecost, and describes how the good news of Jesus Christ spread out from Jerusalem. Now people all over the world have heard the story of the life, death and resurrection from the dead of Jesus Christ.
Christians believe that the Bible is inspired by God and that through its writings God speaks to us. We need the Holy Spirit as our guide, but we also need the expertise of Bible scholars. Many Christians find it helpful to use daily Bible reading notes. As for the Bible itself, a good modern translation is recommended. In this Cluster you are likely to come across the New Revised Standard Version and New International Version and some others. There are also Bibles for children and young people. At one time most children were told Bible stories in school and Sunday school and many learned some prayers and Bible texts by heart. Some texts and phrases would be added to the memory bank subconsciously through singing them in hymns, choruses and worship songs. This is not so today and many young people and young adults have little or no knowledge of the faith that has shaped our culture.
When visiting care homes for the elderly I meet some people whose memories are failing and some who are confused and yet, whenever well known hymns and carols are sung or the Lord’s Prayer is said, they almost always join in. What we are taught in childhood stays with us. For those nearing the end of their lives, and indeed for any of us in times of trouble, words from the Bible can be called to mind to bring comfort and hope. I wonder what, if anything, there will be for present and future generations to draw on in times of trouble.
With love and prayers
Glynis Hetherington
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
April 2009 - Vol. 31 No. 4
THE REVEREND GLENN MARTIN WRITES:
Dear Friends,
By the time this letter arrives on your door it will be nearing Easter time and the beginning of Holy Week. This is of course the highlight of the Christian year - its greatest festival. Many mistakenly think Christmas is the great one but the events of Holy Week leading to Good Friday and Easter Day are the true jewels in the Christian crown.
The sheer drama of the Passion story and the build up to Easter Day are a sumptuous feast of events for the Christian. Every human emotion is encountered during this period of time. We experience deep sadness, pain and agony alongside joy, relief, excitement and eventual ecstasy.
I am sure if you spend a moment in silent or thoughtful reflection on your life thus far you will recall great moments of elation, happiness, peace, joy and contentment. Alongside this you will perhaps recall some pain, hurt, failure or rejection also. Moments perhaps you wish you had not encountered. Moments of woundedness.
I guess the Easter Story helps us through all of this. It speaks of the wounded Christ. Hurt physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through the desertion of his friends, his trial and eventual crucifixion and then his death. A deeply wounded human being. But thankfully the Easter story doesn't end there. The story goes on to talk of the Resurrection of Christ and his continued appearances to his friends and disciples after his death. Death and misery were not the end for him. Strangely it is through the final experience of woundedness - his death - that Christ triumphs. His woundedness was eventually a gateway and experience leading to the resurrection and a fuller and more loving experience of God. A love and power that death cannot extinguish. Easter is ultimately about an event of triumph and victory. A triumph and victory hard won but nevertheless deeply liberating, powerful, personal and celebratory. It is of course God’s gift to us.
I hope this Easter whatever the trials and tribulations that life can bring you can spend a moment reflecting on the Living Lord who walks with you through the tough times but also is capable of giving you great joy, strength and peace. He can give you a real, deep and life giving experience of what the Love of God and the resurrection in your life can mean and be. It is the real stuff that life is made of!!
God’s richest Easter blessing be upon you.
Revd Glenn
Dear Friends,
By the time this letter arrives on your door it will be nearing Easter time and the beginning of Holy Week. This is of course the highlight of the Christian year - its greatest festival. Many mistakenly think Christmas is the great one but the events of Holy Week leading to Good Friday and Easter Day are the true jewels in the Christian crown.
The sheer drama of the Passion story and the build up to Easter Day are a sumptuous feast of events for the Christian. Every human emotion is encountered during this period of time. We experience deep sadness, pain and agony alongside joy, relief, excitement and eventual ecstasy.
I am sure if you spend a moment in silent or thoughtful reflection on your life thus far you will recall great moments of elation, happiness, peace, joy and contentment. Alongside this you will perhaps recall some pain, hurt, failure or rejection also. Moments perhaps you wish you had not encountered. Moments of woundedness.
I guess the Easter Story helps us through all of this. It speaks of the wounded Christ. Hurt physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through the desertion of his friends, his trial and eventual crucifixion and then his death. A deeply wounded human being. But thankfully the Easter story doesn't end there. The story goes on to talk of the Resurrection of Christ and his continued appearances to his friends and disciples after his death. Death and misery were not the end for him. Strangely it is through the final experience of woundedness - his death - that Christ triumphs. His woundedness was eventually a gateway and experience leading to the resurrection and a fuller and more loving experience of God. A love and power that death cannot extinguish. Easter is ultimately about an event of triumph and victory. A triumph and victory hard won but nevertheless deeply liberating, powerful, personal and celebratory. It is of course God’s gift to us.
I hope this Easter whatever the trials and tribulations that life can bring you can spend a moment reflecting on the Living Lord who walks with you through the tough times but also is capable of giving you great joy, strength and peace. He can give you a real, deep and life giving experience of what the Love of God and the resurrection in your life can mean and be. It is the real stuff that life is made of!!
God’s richest Easter blessing be upon you.
Revd Glenn
Sunday, 22 February 2009
March 2009 - Vol. 31 No. 3
THE REVEREND CLAIRE GOODE WRITES:
Dear Friends
It is now more than 6 months since I was ordained Deacon in Southwell Minster and moved to live in East Leake. I have met, and been welcomed by many people in the 12 parishes where I have been licensed to serve. My working brief from the Diocese is to be a Cluster Curate working across the whole group of villages in the South Notts area and it’s not always obvious what this means in practice. We are still trying to work it out!
Unfortunately, it does mean that I am not able to meet and talk with people on a weekly basis and forming relationships takes that bit longer. When I first came to the area, no one expected me to know who they were, let alone their names. Now, I do sometimes know who they are, but still can’t always remember the names – or the correct person they are married to! As I have thought about this aspect of ministerial life – you know who I am, and me not remembering, yet again, it occurred to me that aspects of our relationship with God can be like that. Do we have a close relationship with God, where we know him and can call him by name? Or is it more as a nodding acquaintance, where we aren’t quite sure if he is ‘Lord’ or ‘Father’ or ‘God Almighty’ or ‘Saviour’ or ‘Friend’ or …?
Shortly, we will be entering the Season of Lent in the Church Calendar and we will mark its beginning on Ash Wednesday with a service of Holy Communion and a marking of ash on our foreheads. Lent can be a time of year for ‘self-examination, penitence, self-denial, study and preparation for Easter’ according to the Seasonal Introduction in Common Worship. I invite you, therefore, to come with me, and use it to come closer to God – in your walk with him, in your discipleship, on your own particular journey of faith.
So, what it is that I will do or not do in Lent? Give up chocolate or alcohol? Go to church three times on Sundays? A few years ago, my godmother wrote me a letter during Lent explaining that her Lenten discipline was to write a letter each day to someone on her Christmas card list. I thought this was a great idea – last time I tried it I managed 11 letters! I’m going to have another go this year. You can ask me how it’s going. You could try using the ‘Love Life Live Lent’ booklets published by Church House with suggestions on practical kindness during Lent for all the family – the example I liked best was “Say something nice behind someone’s back”. Lent is also a time for study – this year I am going to try and read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book by Timothy Radcliffe called ‘Why Go to Church?’.
All of these things help us to focus away from ourselves and think about what it is to want to follow God’s way and walk his path. Let us use the time to get to know God that little bit better so that when we come to the agony of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday we understand Christ’s coming that little bit more.
A prayer for us all this Lent:
We pray to the Lord for the courage to give up other things
and to give ourselves to him this Lent.
With my love and prayers
Claire
Dear Friends
It is now more than 6 months since I was ordained Deacon in Southwell Minster and moved to live in East Leake. I have met, and been welcomed by many people in the 12 parishes where I have been licensed to serve. My working brief from the Diocese is to be a Cluster Curate working across the whole group of villages in the South Notts area and it’s not always obvious what this means in practice. We are still trying to work it out!
Unfortunately, it does mean that I am not able to meet and talk with people on a weekly basis and forming relationships takes that bit longer. When I first came to the area, no one expected me to know who they were, let alone their names. Now, I do sometimes know who they are, but still can’t always remember the names – or the correct person they are married to! As I have thought about this aspect of ministerial life – you know who I am, and me not remembering, yet again, it occurred to me that aspects of our relationship with God can be like that. Do we have a close relationship with God, where we know him and can call him by name? Or is it more as a nodding acquaintance, where we aren’t quite sure if he is ‘Lord’ or ‘Father’ or ‘God Almighty’ or ‘Saviour’ or ‘Friend’ or …?
Shortly, we will be entering the Season of Lent in the Church Calendar and we will mark its beginning on Ash Wednesday with a service of Holy Communion and a marking of ash on our foreheads. Lent can be a time of year for ‘self-examination, penitence, self-denial, study and preparation for Easter’ according to the Seasonal Introduction in Common Worship. I invite you, therefore, to come with me, and use it to come closer to God – in your walk with him, in your discipleship, on your own particular journey of faith.
So, what it is that I will do or not do in Lent? Give up chocolate or alcohol? Go to church three times on Sundays? A few years ago, my godmother wrote me a letter during Lent explaining that her Lenten discipline was to write a letter each day to someone on her Christmas card list. I thought this was a great idea – last time I tried it I managed 11 letters! I’m going to have another go this year. You can ask me how it’s going. You could try using the ‘Love Life Live Lent’ booklets published by Church House with suggestions on practical kindness during Lent for all the family – the example I liked best was “Say something nice behind someone’s back”. Lent is also a time for study – this year I am going to try and read the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book by Timothy Radcliffe called ‘Why Go to Church?’.
All of these things help us to focus away from ourselves and think about what it is to want to follow God’s way and walk his path. Let us use the time to get to know God that little bit better so that when we come to the agony of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Sunday we understand Christ’s coming that little bit more.
A prayer for us all this Lent:
We pray to the Lord for the courage to give up other things
and to give ourselves to him this Lent.
With my love and prayers
Claire
Thursday, 22 January 2009
February 2009 - Vol. 31, No.2
THE REVEREND STEVE OSMAN WRITES:
Dear Friends
As I write this at the beginning of January, it strikes me that it’s not just New Year when there are new beginnings. If you’re in education, whether as student or teacher, September is the beginning of a new academic year. More importantly, the new football season begins in August. Financial years begin in April. The Chinese have their own new year and even the church starts its new year at the beginning of Advent. So new beginnings are happening all the time.
The other thing that strikes me is that, even as we say Happy New Year, we’re not sure if it’ll happen. There is so much bleak news in the financial world, there’s a real prospect of you or people you know losing their jobs. Yet again, the news items are about war and tragedy. Many face great uncertainty with health problems, not knowing if they’ll see another year in. There have been nearly 2000 New Years since Jesus of Nazareth walked this earth. I guess each one saw folk looking forward with hope, anxiety, joy and disappointment.
The cynical ones amongst us will say that not much has changed in those 2000 years, if anything things have grown worse – so much for Christianity. A Christian will say that life is what it is. In this world there will be ups and downs, good news, bad news, happiness and sadness. The difference for the Christian is that there are always new beginnings. When life is tough, Jesus gives new hope, when problems seem huge, Jesus helps us see the bigger picture. When obstacles seem insurmountable, Jesus gives us the motivation to keep going, to build a better world.
No one knows what the future holds – just as well most say. For the Christian, it’s not about facing an uncertain future, it’s about going into it with a sure and certain faith. May God be with you and yours whatever lies ahead.
Steve Osman
Dear Friends
As I write this at the beginning of January, it strikes me that it’s not just New Year when there are new beginnings. If you’re in education, whether as student or teacher, September is the beginning of a new academic year. More importantly, the new football season begins in August. Financial years begin in April. The Chinese have their own new year and even the church starts its new year at the beginning of Advent. So new beginnings are happening all the time.
The other thing that strikes me is that, even as we say Happy New Year, we’re not sure if it’ll happen. There is so much bleak news in the financial world, there’s a real prospect of you or people you know losing their jobs. Yet again, the news items are about war and tragedy. Many face great uncertainty with health problems, not knowing if they’ll see another year in. There have been nearly 2000 New Years since Jesus of Nazareth walked this earth. I guess each one saw folk looking forward with hope, anxiety, joy and disappointment.
The cynical ones amongst us will say that not much has changed in those 2000 years, if anything things have grown worse – so much for Christianity. A Christian will say that life is what it is. In this world there will be ups and downs, good news, bad news, happiness and sadness. The difference for the Christian is that there are always new beginnings. When life is tough, Jesus gives new hope, when problems seem huge, Jesus helps us see the bigger picture. When obstacles seem insurmountable, Jesus gives us the motivation to keep going, to build a better world.
No one knows what the future holds – just as well most say. For the Christian, it’s not about facing an uncertain future, it’s about going into it with a sure and certain faith. May God be with you and yours whatever lies ahead.
Steve Osman
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
January 2009 - Vol. 31, Issue No. 1
Dear Friends
At this time of year I usually receive a few enquiries from couples who have become engaged over Christmas and who want to arrange their wedding. Some couples have set their heart on a church service. Others are undecided as they consider the choice between a religious service or a civil ceremony in a register office or other venue. You may have heard on the news that the Church of England has made it easier for couples to book a church wedding. In the past, one or both partners had to reside in the parish or attend the parish church for at least six months and have their name entered on the church’s electoral roll. In some circumstances couples had to obtain a licence, but certain rules still applied. New legislation came into force in October. This doesn’t mean that couples may be married in any church they like. However, it does allow anyone with a “qualifying connection” to apply for a service in the parish church, even if they are not on the church’s electoral roll and do not live in the parish. If you want to check whether you are eligible to be married in a particular church, the first step is to contact the Rector, Vicar or Priest in Charge.
These days many young people move away from the village where they grew up and, in some cases, they don’t put down roots anywhere else until they get married. It is natural that they wish to be married in the parish church which they attended as children and which has special associations for them and their families. I welcome the changes in the law that will make it easier for these couples to arrange their church wedding. I hope that the changes will encourage more couples to consider being married in church. Some couples have a firm Christian faith and are very clear about the meaning of a service in church. Others are less sure what they believe, but still feel that there is something more meaningful about a church wedding. Our church buildings provide beautiful settings for weddings. Even more important is the added dimension of prayer and worship and of seeking God’s blessing on the couple. Family and friends join with the bride and bridegroom as they celebrate and affirm their love, and we are reminded of God’s love for us all.
If you are thinking about getting married, do come along to St. Mary’s Church, East Leake on Saturday 28th February when we have a special event planned. You can read more about it under “Benefice Notes”. Anyone is welcome to attend, although the event should be of especial interest to engaged couples. I shall be there for part of the day and will be pleased to discuss the church marriage service.
With my love and prayers
Glynis Hetherington
At this time of year I usually receive a few enquiries from couples who have become engaged over Christmas and who want to arrange their wedding. Some couples have set their heart on a church service. Others are undecided as they consider the choice between a religious service or a civil ceremony in a register office or other venue. You may have heard on the news that the Church of England has made it easier for couples to book a church wedding. In the past, one or both partners had to reside in the parish or attend the parish church for at least six months and have their name entered on the church’s electoral roll. In some circumstances couples had to obtain a licence, but certain rules still applied. New legislation came into force in October. This doesn’t mean that couples may be married in any church they like. However, it does allow anyone with a “qualifying connection” to apply for a service in the parish church, even if they are not on the church’s electoral roll and do not live in the parish. If you want to check whether you are eligible to be married in a particular church, the first step is to contact the Rector, Vicar or Priest in Charge.
These days many young people move away from the village where they grew up and, in some cases, they don’t put down roots anywhere else until they get married. It is natural that they wish to be married in the parish church which they attended as children and which has special associations for them and their families. I welcome the changes in the law that will make it easier for these couples to arrange their church wedding. I hope that the changes will encourage more couples to consider being married in church. Some couples have a firm Christian faith and are very clear about the meaning of a service in church. Others are less sure what they believe, but still feel that there is something more meaningful about a church wedding. Our church buildings provide beautiful settings for weddings. Even more important is the added dimension of prayer and worship and of seeking God’s blessing on the couple. Family and friends join with the bride and bridegroom as they celebrate and affirm their love, and we are reminded of God’s love for us all.
If you are thinking about getting married, do come along to St. Mary’s Church, East Leake on Saturday 28th February when we have a special event planned. You can read more about it under “Benefice Notes”. Anyone is welcome to attend, although the event should be of especial interest to engaged couples. I shall be there for part of the day and will be pleased to discuss the church marriage service.
With my love and prayers
Glynis Hetherington
Monday, 24 November 2008
December 2008 - Vol. 30 Issue No. 12
Dear Friends
London buses are to carry an advertising slogan, “There is probably no God – stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Note the word “probably”. Unbelievers can’t prove that there is no God any more than believers can prove God’s existence.
Apparently the atheist advertising campaign is in response to religious groups who threaten eternal punishment for unbelievers. If I thought God was a cruel tyrant intent on punishing people and spoiling our enjoyment of life, I might warm to the advert! I believe in a God of love, as revealed in Jesus, who came that we might have life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Trying to frighten people into believing does the Christian cause no good. That’s not to say we can ignore the problem of sin, but repentance brings assurance of forgiveness and freedom from guilt, and that is truly liberating.
December sees the biggest celebration of the year, with most of the population sending cards, exchanging gifts, putting up decorations, enjoying good food and drink, attending dinners, dances, concerts, parties and all kinds of special events. In short having fun. Why? Because it’s Christmas. Some people of other faiths or of no faith exchange greetings and gifts at Christmas. Many respect the Christian Church, even if they don’t believe the same things about Jesus that we do. There may be a lot of people who are not sure what they believe. Many do not attend a place of worship very often. So perhaps Christmas is just an excuse to party! If so, why are many of our churches full to capacity for carol services during December, and on Christmas Eve? I find that puzzling, if there is probably no God. It’s also interesting that in these days of declining church attendance there are many people who claim to be Christians – including 71.8% of the population in the Borough of Rushcliffe according to the National Statistics website. I find that inconsistent with the assertion that there is probably no God.
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus. One of his names is “Emmanuel” meaning “God with us” (Matthew 1:22). There are Christians in all our parishes who believe that there is a God, and that God is with us. We have a personal relationship with God through Jesus. We are not worrying and we are enjoying life. If you would like to experience the fullness of life that Jesus offers, ask someone who knows Jesus to introduce him to you.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas Glynis Hetherington
London buses are to carry an advertising slogan, “There is probably no God – stop worrying and enjoy your life.” Note the word “probably”. Unbelievers can’t prove that there is no God any more than believers can prove God’s existence.
Apparently the atheist advertising campaign is in response to religious groups who threaten eternal punishment for unbelievers. If I thought God was a cruel tyrant intent on punishing people and spoiling our enjoyment of life, I might warm to the advert! I believe in a God of love, as revealed in Jesus, who came that we might have life in all its fullness (John 10:10). Trying to frighten people into believing does the Christian cause no good. That’s not to say we can ignore the problem of sin, but repentance brings assurance of forgiveness and freedom from guilt, and that is truly liberating.
December sees the biggest celebration of the year, with most of the population sending cards, exchanging gifts, putting up decorations, enjoying good food and drink, attending dinners, dances, concerts, parties and all kinds of special events. In short having fun. Why? Because it’s Christmas. Some people of other faiths or of no faith exchange greetings and gifts at Christmas. Many respect the Christian Church, even if they don’t believe the same things about Jesus that we do. There may be a lot of people who are not sure what they believe. Many do not attend a place of worship very often. So perhaps Christmas is just an excuse to party! If so, why are many of our churches full to capacity for carol services during December, and on Christmas Eve? I find that puzzling, if there is probably no God. It’s also interesting that in these days of declining church attendance there are many people who claim to be Christians – including 71.8% of the population in the Borough of Rushcliffe according to the National Statistics website. I find that inconsistent with the assertion that there is probably no God.
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus. One of his names is “Emmanuel” meaning “God with us” (Matthew 1:22). There are Christians in all our parishes who believe that there is a God, and that God is with us. We have a personal relationship with God through Jesus. We are not worrying and we are enjoying life. If you would like to experience the fullness of life that Jesus offers, ask someone who knows Jesus to introduce him to you.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas Glynis Hetherington
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