We are celebrating the Feast of Christ the King.
Our King is calling
from the hungry furrows
whilst we are cruising
through the aisles of plenty,
our hoardings screen us
from the man of sorrows,
our soundtracks drown
his murmur: ‘I am thirsty.’
He stands in line
to sign in as a stranger
and seek a welcome
from the world he made,
we see Him only as a threat,
a danger,
He asks for clothes,
we strip-search Him instead.
And if He should fall sick
then we take care
that He does not
infect our private health,
we lock Him
in the prisons of our fear
lest He unlock
the prisons of our wealth.
But still on Sunday we shall stand and sing
the praises of our hidden Lord and King.
We are also celebrating the wonderful gifting of many of the members of our congregations as we formally welcome Michael Harrison to his post as Lay Reader in the Parish.
We are blessed to have
2 Lay Readers: Barbara Day, Michael Harrison
2 Lay Worship Leaders: Rachel Stewart, Michael Walker
5 Lay Pastoral Assistants: Ros Lockley, Paul Shepherd, Vivienne Bolton, Mary Morrison, Sue Hill
Please pray for these folk that God will bless them as they serve across our parish
Caroline
Rector