Greetings to you all
I have been very lucky to have been away for a few days this past week at the clergy conference and I heard some great words of wisdom from a teenager who was there – ‘we may not have room for God in our hearts, but God has room for us all in his.’
I never know how far down these greetings people read so I thought I must share that right at the beginning! These wise words are so available for all people, no matter who you are, what you believe – or don’t.
How good to be reminded by a young person that, with all the things going on in our lives, the good and the very difficult things for many people, we do have a God that wants to welcome us into his heart – whoever God is to us - he wants to love us, to share the joy and help us through the difficulties.
With the glorious summer months, it is easy to be joyful, which we should be feeling - that is why this wonderful world was created for us – for us to live in and to live an abundant life, but we know that even for us in rural west bucks that the recent hot sunny weather leaves our gardens very dry and our farmers definitely are needing rain for their crops and animals. Looking further afield, we know not all are so well off as many of us - and across the world we know people are living in areas of continued unrest and war.
So, a big thank you to all who are giving to our local food banks and to baby basics, and of course I know many people make things, collects things, sell things, raise money and even, take things out to countries, to those who are in need. What big hearts you have too!
Hearts for so many others. It did give me great hope to hear a young person speak so positively, when we can feel totally overwhelmed with life.
Our parish churches have put together some lovely services for these summer months, pet services, village worship, family communion services and of course a warm welcome is always made to all who can make it along to them – there is often tea and cake involved too! Please use our churches, all are welcome, many are open daily – and in our hot summer months – they are a COOL place to be!
As always, please do ring me, or email me if you would like to chat and all blessings.
Reverend Paula Smith 01280 701631
