John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd Jesus continues to speak of himself as the good shepherd, an image familiar to his audience. True followers, he has said, recognize the good shepherd. “I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved … and find pasture … the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have (spiritual) life, and have it abundantly” (vv. 9-10). Now he says that he is the “good” (v.11, i.e.…
Wednesday Bible Study All those who attend (or would like to attend) are advised that the Wednesday Bible Study is held in the Undercroft of All Saints Church following the 10.00am Eucharist service. Lenten Bible Study LLM David Miller will commence an 8 week Bible Study each Friday from 9.30 to 11.00am, commencing 17th May 2024 The study is “Standing Firm” and focuses on Paul’s First Letter to The Thessalonians. The study concludes on 5th July. Farewell Lunch Parishioners are…
Clothing and Book Sale The Parish is appreciative of the support of the Clothing and Book Sale held on 13th April and of the help offered to make the sale a success. Sale of clothes raised $1,416.00, Books $170.00 and Merilyn’s Stall $200.00, for a total of $1,786.00. The leftover clothing was donated to the homeless, the Palliative Care shop and the Tweed Refuge. Friendship Lunch (for those who live on their own) With the approach of cooler weather the…
The Common Cup and the Greeting of Peace The Parish has received some guidance from the Diocese on how to conduct these rituals safely in post Covid times. These are the guidelines we will follow from now on: Please sanitize your hands before entering the church. Greeting of Peace – only greet the people in your pew and wave/bow to/acknowledge all others. If you don’t feel comfortable with physical contact, please feel free to wave/nod/bow with hands together, etc. Communion…