This last few weeks have been tough with several people in our church passing away as well as a number of others in the parish. As the sun shines and the flowers bloom signs of new life are everywhere yet in contrast I've had to witness the saddest of times .
After my second funeral of the this week I really felt the circle of life in action, a woman truly dying of a broken heart never recovering from the loss of her husband yet her children being so strong and courageous offering people sunflower seeds after the service to keep those memories alive.
And as all this goes on our own little family circle of life continues to grow and as tiredness kicks I remain grateful for supportive family and friends, those who will pray instantly when I'm struggling, those who will listen to me off load on Facebook at all times of the night, those who know just when to text.
Life is a funny affair, we don't know what is round the corner so cease every moment , enjoy every second and appreciate those you love.
Tuesday 21 April 2015
Thursday 2 April 2015
The holiest of weeks
This week is a very special week in the church calendar and as a. Christian. A week when we see Jesus celebrated as king riding into Jerusalem but suddenly turn into a nightmare of arrests, crucifixion and culminating in the best miracle of all a resurrection.
So much emotion goes into this week, not just because as a church we do a lot to remember but it reminds us of just what a sacrifice was made once for all.
This week though has also been emotional as We have had 4 people we know pass away within 24 hours of each other , some of those are members of church others are family members of dear friends. Having to share such sad news takes it s toll and as I constantly feel new life wriggling inside me I'm all too aware of just how fragile life is...it's a privilege to behold!
This morning we had our special Chrism service where those working for the church renew their commitment to serve , a powerful experience being together in one place, what really stood out for me. Today was singing From heaven you came (the servant King) in an instant. I was transported back to a sports hall in Farnworth singing with the choir at our Easter celebration and our music teacher reinforcing the dramatic effect of these words....
From heaven you came helpless babe
Entered our world your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give your life that we might live!
Without that hope of eternal life I don't know how I would survive .
So this Easter time...enjoy your time off, enjoy your friends and family, enjoy the lovely food and drinks in fact have one for me! Enjoy the chocolate! But take a moment to remember .......
So much emotion goes into this week, not just because as a church we do a lot to remember but it reminds us of just what a sacrifice was made once for all.
This week though has also been emotional as We have had 4 people we know pass away within 24 hours of each other , some of those are members of church others are family members of dear friends. Having to share such sad news takes it s toll and as I constantly feel new life wriggling inside me I'm all too aware of just how fragile life is...it's a privilege to behold!
This morning we had our special Chrism service where those working for the church renew their commitment to serve , a powerful experience being together in one place, what really stood out for me. Today was singing From heaven you came (the servant King) in an instant. I was transported back to a sports hall in Farnworth singing with the choir at our Easter celebration and our music teacher reinforcing the dramatic effect of these words....
From heaven you came helpless babe
Entered our world your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give your life that we might live!
Without that hope of eternal life I don't know how I would survive .
So this Easter time...enjoy your time off, enjoy your friends and family, enjoy the lovely food and drinks in fact have one for me! Enjoy the chocolate! But take a moment to remember .......
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