Welcome to our service looking at the second part of Mark’s Gospel and focusing on the parables of Jesus. Thanks to Angela, Ann, Judy and Rosemary for preparing and leading this reflection. Don’t forget to join us for our Zoom Coffee and Chat at 12:30 p.m. to discuss today’s theme. Please send a message via the comment link below if you need the code.
Thanks to Keith, Teresa, Janice and Daphne for preparing and leading this service which introduces us to the first three chapters of Mark’s Gospel and the key themes of identity and mission.
A Godly Play reflection with hymns and prayers to focus our thoughts on this day. Thanks to all those at last week’s after church Zoom meeting for recording the Call to Worship and Jim for doing the reading. May the Spirit touch our hearts afresh today and set us on fire with faith.
Today’s reflection acknowledges the pain we feel at times of loss. This gives us a chance to pray for all who mourn and to face our own feelings about death and dying, remembering the words of Jesus in John 6:20: ‘It is I, do not be afraid.’ Thanks to Angela, Di and Spen for taking part.
Take a look at this video from The Methodist Church which introduces ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ – and visit our dedicated page to read the reflections written for our Circuit by Daphne
Here is our Christian Aid Week Service for 2021. Thanks to Paul, Paul, Pat, Sally and Carol from Retford Christian Aid Committee for taking part. The speaker is Jez Gowers-Cromie who works for Christian Aid as the Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer in the East Midlands. The service includes films, readings and prayers from Christian Aid and songs focussing on Climate Change like ‘If the fields are parched’ by Resound Music.
