Food Bank
Thank you to those who regularly contribute to the food bank, much of which is passed on to the central Food Bank to help needy families in our community. The most needed items are cereals, rice and pasta.
Thank you to those who regularly contribute to the food bank, much of which is passed on to the central Food Bank to help needy families in our community. The most needed items are cereals, rice and pasta.
This Sunday we hold our AGM after the morning service. Now I am aware that AGMs are not occasions that people usually queue up to attend or all rush to the front seats. Having said that our church AGM will only last 20 minutes and I trust will be a time to remember the past…
We have all been saddened to hear of the devastation, suffering and loss of life that is unfolding in Nepal over recent days. It has been estimated that over 4000 people have lost their lives. Nepalese hospitals are overflowing with the injured, and ¼ of the population are in need. This huge devastation comes on…
Did you know that we speak about 1600 words a day, 112 000 a week, about 6 million a year, and about 480 million in a lifetime. Of all those words which word is the most beautiful? I think it is the word, grace. Grace in a biblical sense means God’s rich love and forgiveness…
This month is set aside in the church year as Bible month. The Bible Society has launched a new app to read bible bed time stories to 5-7 year olds. If you have children or grandchildren who fit that age group I encourage you to use it. Do not underestimate the value and necessity of…
I was discussing with Sue what I should write about this Mother’s day, and she suggested that I speak about my mother. My mother was born in the U.K. She played a part in WW II, serving with a team of ladies that sent coded messages to British war ships. She immigrated to S.A. in…
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