From The Minister

The beginning of March marks the start of Lent and people will be discussing what to give up to mark the season. Most of the time it is something pleasurable, very often chocolate and by giving it up for 40 days (Sundays don’t count) you get more enjoyment when the Easter treats come round. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this per se but it struck me that to the secular world the church is just full of people telling you what you can’t do this, that or t’other and indeed the Ten Commandments, quite rightly, are mostly about all the things we must not do.

Perhaps it would make a greater impression on the outside world, of which we are also a part, if during Lent we focussed on doing something which would draw us closer to God and be a witness to others. Although Jesus knew he was to suffer he said to his disciples and therefore to us:

“I have come to give you life - life in all it’s fullness.” (John 10:10)

Living life in Christ to the full, what a wonderful example that would be to those around us. Something to ponder on over the Creme Eggs. 

Yours in Christ.

Karen

(Karen’s usual day off is Tuesday)