Light in the Darkness
“God has delivered us from the dominion of darkness and has given us a place with the saints in light. You have received the light of Christ; walk in this light all the days of your life”
These are the words that we heard last week at the baptism at All Saints and will again a couple of times this weekend at St Marys – and then again on Wednesday at the Confirmation service led by Bishop Viv. It is such a joy to be part of these profound and joyful moments, whether it is a baby, a young person or an adult, we are all caught up and called into the light of God when we witness these moments of faith.
They are also words that seem apt at this time of year when the clocks go back and the winter nights draw in. I have spent most of this week finding the light on my phone as I fumble with my keys in the dark when out and about in Fishponds. Any light, be it from a phone, a torch, a street lamp or a candle is a welcome guide to my feet and hands and brings with it a sense of confidence, even if I can’t fully see everything that lies ahead of me. The light allows me just to get through the next step, or door without stumbling. The light guides me in that moment that I need it most.
This week we celebrated All Saints and All Souls. Each of these festivals bring us people whose lives can guide our feet and hands in the way of God. May we continue in these winter months to draw on their courage and their faith and Jesus’ light.
THIS SUNDAY – 5th NOVEMBER
10.00am – St Marys – Creative Church – Hospitality and Posada Making.
10.30am – All Saints – Holy Communion with Junior Church
2pm – St Marys – Baptism
6.30pm – St Marys – Choral Evensong with Adult Baptism
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday 7th November – 10.30am – Music for Toddlers – St Marys
Wednesday 8th November – 9am Celtic Morning Prayer – All Saints
Thursday 9th November – 10am – Holy Communion – St Marys
Saturday 10th November – 9am – 11.45 Autumn clean
12-2pm – Saturday Lunches – St Marys
Sunday 12th November –8am – Holy Communion All Saints
10am-Sung Holy Communion and Civic Service– St Marys
10.30am – All Age Remembrance Service– All Saints
7.15 – Generations – All Saints
Blessings
Revd Lizzie
St Mary's, Fishponds 