May 2008

Dear Friends

May is a lovely month of the year full od new life and promise. Wherever we look there is new growth and blossom bursting forth and often the weather takes a turn for the better as well.

Another use of the word "May" id a form of introduction to something new: - "May I help you?", "May I visit you?", "May we join you?", "May the force be with you" and of course, "May God Bless you"

All of these statements and questions reflect a new beginning of a relationship or an adventure.

During May this year we also celebrate the Ascension of Jesus up into heaven (Thursday May 1st 7.30pm Eucharist at Weobley Church) and that signalled the beginning of the disciple's ministry and subsequently our ministry to each other here on earth.

May is the month for new beginnings and I hope that during this month you will feel called to respond to God's calling and presence in your lives. It can be challenging, there is no doubt about that, as every farmer knows the new shoots appearing are signs of a harvest ahead and that is hard work. However the hard work and nurture pays off when the harvest is gathered in and the results shared.

May I finish with a blessing?

May the blessing of our loving and caring God be with you all this May and forever more

Amen

With my love and prayers