Dear Friends,
Summer is here! And after what seems like months of rain, the sun has finally made a welcome appearance, just in time for the summer holidays. The Bible teaches us about the vital importance of weekly rest: one of God’s first commandments was to ensure that we take a day’s (sabbath) rest each week (Genesis 2:3). Psalm 23 also reminds us that God wants us to be restored and renewed by our time of rest with Him. August is traditionally a time to relax, rest, and recharge our batteries. A time for getting up later, maybe, with no need to rush to school – or to work! Finding balance in our busy lives is not easy. It’s a deliberate choice. Being still during our busier moments gives us the opportunity to rest, refocus on God and to receive His peace and energy for the day ahead. Summertime is the perfect opportunity for us to make more time to be with God. To experience His peace and calm, and to ‘just be’ in His presence. Enjoy quiet time each day with God and know that he is always with you, no matter what.
I hope you have a wonderful Summer and that you enjoy time off with your families and friends.
God Bless,
Clare
Rev’d Clare Coates
Lead Minister for Hardwick, Dry Drayton and Caldecote with Childerley
clarecoates@lordsbridge.org
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Services in August and September
Sunday 4 August
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Michael Reiss.
Sunday 11 August
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare and Michaela McNeill.
Sunday 18 August
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Clare.
Sunday 25 August
9:30am Morning Worship for all ages, with Ali Marcus and Peter Cornwell.
Services in September
Sunday 1 September
9:30am Holy Communion with Revd Michael Reiss.
Please Note: Revd Clare is on holiday from 19 August, and back to work on Monday 2 September.
Zoom Services
Worship at Home – All Lordsbridge Zoom Service
Every Sunday, 11.00am. Join any time from 10.50am: https://zoom.us/j/82311473640.
Weekday Services
Wednesdays
1st Wednesday of the month, 9:00am at the Cabin
And in the following weeks, on zoom. All welcome.
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What’s On
Tuesday Toddlers in the Cabin is back on September 17th!
All welcome to join us for free play, craft, story and fun!
We are looking for a new leader to organise and run this group: please contact Revd Clare for more details
Tuesdays
Alternate weeks either:
12:15pm Meditation with Howard Bigg in the Cabin
or 2:00-4:00pm The Colour Wheel – Hardwick Mindful Colouring Group
£4 donation which includes refreshments and materials. For more information contact Nicky.
Thursdays
10:30am-12noon Bumps and Babies with Ali
Saturdays
1st Saturday of every month: 10.00am-12noon, Pippins, in Hardwick School Hall.
Drop in for a cuppa, cake and a chat!
Useful Contacts
Revd Claire Robertson, Lead Minister for Coton, Barton, Harlton and Haslingfield: 01223 874194; clairerobertson@lordsbridge.org
Revd Charles Fraser, Lead Minister for Little and Great Eversden: charlesfraser@lordsbridge.org; 01223 264974
Team Administrator: Becca Herrick; rebeccaherrick@lordsbridge.org