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We are always grateful for the flowers people bring to church. They especially cheer us in the darker days of winter. Feel free to bring some in. We will let you take them home:)
In the dank of January, there seems to be very little life around. On my walk through the woodlands, it was quiet, with an occasional squirrel running across the path. However, as I returned to my garden, I saw our ultimate garden birds suddenly dancing in abundance again. Our British Blue Tit, flitting here and flitting there, is with us year-round. We kind of take them for granted. Even in the darkest days, these small ones are close by, and never miss a beat when crumbled suet balls are out on the bird table.
They seem to be happy, energetic souls who gather together. Their plumage is bright with yellow breasts and bright blue on the head, wings, and tail, and a black stripe on their bib. They will already be looking for a place to nest, which is probably why there is sudden activity. Tough times are ahead, as raising the young when they come is no walk in the park, and many fledglings die from starvation. They sing their hearts out, though with their high-pitched song, which is always welcome on some of the more dreary January days.
We sang our hearts out last night in song when we had one of our own, Virginia Gordon, take the podium in Chawton. Virginia brought completely inspired thoughts to give us pause. Thoughts that we could hold onto, and then went on to bring many lovely messages. Thank you so much, Virginia!! We love our Family Nights!! Alison Keogh chaired the proceedings.
We thank Julie for running music, Sue and Carole for hospitality, with a delicious coffee cake for everyone to enjoy. Thank you, of course, to our readers, and prayer people, and our healers standing by afterwards. The ‘washer-uppers ‘ and those who set up and break down are always appreciated, and we thank them.
Prayer of the week.
Please pray for a wave of healing to heal the intense fear in this world. Fear sometimes brings on such bad behaviour in the way of dominance, violence, lack, and depravity. It also destroys our quality of life when we live fearfully and keeps us in the shadows, unable to live fully.
Calendar will be up soon.
Have a beautiful week, and relish the moments. They’re golden.
Amidst the rain, we gathered in our cosy homes with each other for our Mid-Week Zoom service. It is always a reflective half hour, filled with the beautiful prayers and readings offered. Thank you, everyone!! Our healers sent distance healing after the service, very specifically to those who had requested it. Thank you.
Please continue to pray for a calming of the chaos in this world and a restoration of Peace.
Virginia Gordon will be bringing our messages on Sunday!!
It is going to be a lovely gathering. Join us!
Bob Baker came to visit last night in Chawton. We had a lovely time!! The evening was chaired by our own lovely Chris Shore.
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The New Year has brought bare trees, and the weather has been quite cold, with only endless rain to follow. If there is a pause, we look for something of colour in our natural landscape. Thank goodness for the evergreens. Some plants are blooming already, though. One in particular gives hope for the birds and animals in way of food during the cold, bleak days. Witch Hazel is in bloom with its spindly petals and either orange, yellow, or red colouring. Her name came from wych, an old English word for bend, as her flexible branches were used as water diviners.
She was imported from America in the 1700s, and appears in our woodlands and gardens blooming from December through to March, and did I mention she is healing? Wych hazel was certainly known during my youth, as she is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and a great antioxidant. Like essential oils, the tonic is extracted by steam distillation of the twigs and leaves. Gardeners love her. She is fragrant and gives us just that burst of colour to lift the spirit when all else is looking grey.
We gathered in Chawton last night for our first in-person gathering of the New Year. We were so glad to welcome Bob Baker!! We had a night of lifted spirits. Bob shared some lovely thoughts and then went on to bring some equally lovely messages. Thank you so much, Bob. What a lovely evening!! Our own Chris Shore chaired the evening proceedings beautifully. Thank you!
We thank those who offered prayers and readings. They always give us pause. Thank you to Lisa for running music. Thank you, Sue and Nerina, for helping with hospitality. Thank you to our healers on hand after the service. And as always, the set-up and breakdown are done diligently every evening we gather. Thank you.
Prayer of the week
Please pray for a calming of all the chaos in this world and a restoration of Peace.
Calendar up later.
Have a beautiful week, and don’t forget the bird seed!!
We held our first gathering of the New Year on Zoom on Wednesday evening. It was good to see everyone, hear the beautiful prayers and readings, and listen to the lovely music.
Thank you, everyone. We look forward to a fruitful year ahead!
PRAYER
Please pray for the Spirit and those shining ones who help to influence the leaders of this world. So much is unfolding, and the leaders of this world must step up and lead with compassion for all.
Bob Baker is with us on Sunday in Chawton. You don’t want to miss!!
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