The Kingswood Foodbank is in need of tins of meat & veg, coffee, pasta & curry sauces, cartons of long-life milk & fruit juice, biscuits, washing up liquid, adult toothpaste, razors and bleach. Thank you all very much.
Anthony Hick is hosting another Quiet Day on Monday (15th) at Wesley Cottage. 10.30 - 2.15 or any part of that. It would be helpful to know numbers – if you can contact him by email or phone: anthony.hick@methodist.org.uk 07726 342744.
The first weekend in July (4th/5th) is the Potterswood Flower Festival. On the theme of ‘Bible Stories’, it is open from 10 to 4 on the Saturday and 2 to 4 on the Sunday. There is also a Songs of Praise at 6 on the Sunday. Free entry to the festival (and table top sale & book sale)
Today is Methodist Homes for the Aged Sunday. “At MHA, we're working to end loneliness for older people across the UK with the focus of this year's MHA Sunday being in support of our Second Cup appeal. Through our befriending services, we connect isolated older people with someone who listens and visits regularly. A friendly face or voice on the phone. A relationship that reminds someone they matter.” It is appreciated that, at this time of year, there are a number of requests for donations. However, if you do want to donate, there are gift envelopes at the back of the church.
Refugee Week starts tomorrow (Monday) and culminates next Sunday with Sanctuary Sunday. Recent events in Belfast will make the coming Refugee Week all the more pertinent as we ensure the most vulnerable in our communities are protected.
Today (14th) is the Falkland Islands Liberation Day.
Lectionary 14th to 20th June. Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7); Psalm 116:1-2,12-19; Romans 5.1-8; Matthew 9.35-10.8(9-23). Out of your comfort zone. Jesus sends out the 12 disciples to be like shepherds bringing good news and healing to the lost sheep of Israel. Jesus instructs them how to go, what to take and how to respond to welcome (or unwelcome) behaviour. They are not to take much so that they can rely on the kindness of strangers. This week, think about how sharing the good news with others is a key part of faith and how we can learn to do so, even when it might feel challenging.
The purpose of Kingswood Methodist Church is to respond to God's Love in Christ and to live out that love in God's world.