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