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Parish Magazine Tuesday 23 March Will Be the 1St Anniversary of the UK Government’S Measures to Stem the Coronavirus Pandemic by a ‘Lockdown’ St Mary’s Church Stotfold & Fairfield Parish Church Church Road Stotfold SG5 4NE www.stotfoldchurch.org.uk Charity No: 1131275 Spring 2021 Parish Magazine Tuesday 23 March will be the 1st anniversary of the UK Government’s measures to stem the coronavirus pandemic by a ‘lockdown’. Our Church will therefore be open for you to visit for a time of quiet or private prayer or reflection or to light a candle. on Tuesday 23 March from 9am to 6pm. Morning Prayer will be held as usual at 9am and prayers will be said on the hour. This also coincides with the Marie Curie Day of Reflection St Mary’s Prayer Wall of Reflection From Sunday 21 March until Easter Day we are inviting you to tie a ribbon to our gates, which lead from our churchyard to our church hall, as a symbol of your prayer of remembrance, thanksgiving or praise. Bring your own ribbon or ribbons are available. In celebration of Easter these gates will also be decorated with flowers. All these symbols of your prayers will then remain in place for a number of weeks. Stotfold & Fairfield Parish Church Welcomes All Unfortunately our Easter Day service this year will be ticketed only. Contact [email protected] or 01462 625637 for a ticket. For current information on our services: stotfoldchurch.org.uk To receive the Weekly Messenger email: [email protected] 1 Does it sometimes feel like you are standing on the edge of a barren wilderness, looking longingly at a promising new land that you hope to enter soon? Moses and the Jewish people had such a longing to enter the Promised Land. They had been exiles in Egypt for 400 years before Moses led them out of slavery. However, instead of leaving Egypt and heading straight for the Promised Land, they spent 40 years in a barren wilderness to re-discover how to be reliant on God and not Pharaoh for their wants and needs. The lockdowns of the past year have been something of a wilderness experience. The period of the pandemic has been a reminder that neither we, nor the state, has total control over our lives. Ultimately we are dependent on God, who teaches us to love one another. Jesus Christ came into our world as a visible example of how we should love God, love our neighbours and love ourselves. Jesus Christ died and was raised to new life so that we can have an abundant life today in Him by living according to God’s values and one day live a new life in heaven. As we approach Easter morning, what can the example of Jesus Christ rising from the darkness of the tomb teach us about how to live a risen life? Once the lockdown ends and as we begin to meet people again, what lessons might the Risen Christ have for us? When the Risen Christ first appeared to the disciples in the locked room, he didn’t begin by telling them off for abandoning him after his arrest. Instead, he forgave them. He said “Peace be with you.” He then commissioned the disciples to forgive the sins of others. Once lockdown ends, is there someone you need to forgive? The third time the Risen Christ appeared to his disciples they were in a boat fishing and he cooked breakfast on the beach. Afterwards, Jesus asked Peter three times “do you love me?” In response to Peter’s affirmations of his love, Jesus told Peter, “if you truly love me, feed my sheep.” One of the meanings of the word “love” in that ancient culture was to do something for another person. Love in that context was an action word, not an emotion. At one point during the lockdown 19% of adults surveyed said there were serving or helping others with actions like shopping or errands. Once this lockdown ends, are there ways you can show love through action? Come Easter Morning I invite you to celebrate the abundant life Jesus Christ offers us today and in the life to come. Bill 2 Divine Intervention? A little boy was playing outside with his mother’s broom in the garden. That night his mother realised her broom was still missing and asked her son to go out and bring it in. When the little boy confessed he was afraid of the dark, his mother tried to comfort him: ‘The Lord is out there too, don’t be afraid.’ Hesitantly, the little boy opened the back door and peered out. He called softly: ‘Lord, please will you pass me the broom?’ Quote: When we take least notice of our good deeds ourselves, God takes most notice of them. – Matthew Henry Marie Curie Day of Reflection Since the first UK lockdown began in 2020, hundreds of thousands of people have died which is one of the reasons why our Church is open on the 1st anniversary of 23rd March Too many lives have been cut short and millions have been bereaved. Join in the national minute of silence at 12 noon to honour those who have died and reflect on the challenges we have overcome. Shine a light at 8pm. At 8pm there will be another minute's silence for people to come together to light up the night. Stand outside with a light – a candle, a torch, even your phone - to remember someone who's died and show your support to people going through a bereavement. Alternatively you can shine a light in your window for everyone to see. Share what you do on social media using #DayOfReflection. www.mariecurie.org.uk 3 Mountains Make You Feel Better The natural environment can make a real impact on your mood. Mountains can leave you feeling more optimistic, while the ocean can help boost your inspiration. A recent study at Goldsmiths University of London found that water is most effective at increasing positive emotions, such as happiness and inspiration. Woodlands can help you forget your worries, and fields and meadows can enhance your energy levels. 4 Luxury Easter Hamper Draw Have you bought your tickets for our draw taking place on Wednesday 24th March? Tickets are £5 each and in addition to the hamper there is also a 2nd prize of a bottle of wine and an incredibly large tin of Italian biscuits plus a 3rd prize of another box of biscuits. To purchase a ticket please contact Alison on 01462 625637 or email [email protected] Lottery Licence: 1462 5 New Bishop for the Environment appointed by Archbishop of Canterbury The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, is to lead the Church of England’s Environment Programme with a charge to lead bold, deliberate, collaborative action across the Church to tackle the grave existential crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Bishop Graham will work with the Mission and Public Affairs department of the Church of England, continuing the commitment to net-zero carbon impacts across the Church of England by 2030 set by General Synod in February 2020. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said: “This will be a key year for the UK’s approach to climate change internationally.” In June, the UK will host the G7. In November, Glasgow will host COP26. The Environment Bill will be coming to Parliament. “Now is the time for bold, deliberate, collaborative action.” Bishop Graham said: “Responding to the climate and biodiversity crises is not a luxury in the ministry of the Church, but an urgent imperative for our mission.” Churches are being encouraged to raise their voice to speak up about the need to tackle climate change across the whole of society through the Climate Sunday initiative, starting by holding their own climate focused service. 6 Creationtide or the Season of Creation is the period in the annual church calendar, from 1st September to 4th October, dedicated to God as Creator and Sustainer of all life. In the year leading up to the UN global climate change talks in November 2021 (COP26), the Church of England are encouraging churches to hold a special Climate Sunday service or event, to make a commitment to tackle climate change, and to raise their voices to call on world leaders to do the same. The culmination of the campaign will be a national Climate Sunday event on Sunday 5 September 2021, to share church commitments and pray for bold action and courageous leadership at COP26. Climate Sunday is organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland with support from Operation Noah and other charities including CAFOD, Christian Aid, Tearfund and A Rocha UK. Biodiversity Poem When I was born I was given a ball (the ball was blue and green) My mom said share and take good care It belongs to others too Keep it clean. Keep the green parts green Try not to get the blue parts bluer If you love this ball it will never grow old In fact it may grow newer So I did that all and I did some more Because I love this ball a lot And I hope that you will love it too It’s the only ball we’ve got. 7 These are bleak times. We live not just with a global pandemic, but accelerating climate change and species loss. Is there hope? And can A Rocha UK realistically make a difference? The answer is a resounding ‘yes’ to both – if we have confidence in what we know, humility about what we don’t, openness to work with others, and the faith to go where we believe God is pointing us.
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