Did you have pancakes on Jif Lemon Day?  Has anyone asked you what you’re giving up for Lent?  Well, I’m betting that no one wished you a happy Shrove Tuesday or enquired about your Lenten Observance. 

I am sometimes struck by the different language we have in our faith compared to out there in the secular world, and I feel that it can be unhelpful.  A barrier even. 

The Lent Course starts next week, on Tuesday 24th February, 2pm in The Link. 

We're not showing the film this week.

If you want to see it, you can see it here:

Wednesday 18th - 10am @ St Johns
Sunday 22nd - 4pm @ Maidstone Baptist Church.

But whether you've seen it or not, you'll be most welcome at the course next week!

At the start of the year I like to look back on what's happened, to be thankful. Then looking forward at what is coming this year...

Happy New Year?  Traditionally we start the new year with resolutions to bring change to our lives, usually an attempt to start new ‘good habits’.  Out with the old and in with the new! 

As we enter into December and the season of Advent there is always a risk that we overlook this time as we race towards Christmas. Throughout advent in our services we light a candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas as we think about the themes of hope, joy, love and peace. 

A few years ago I watched a clip on you tube of what happens after a forest fire. It was created by using photos taken from a static camera over several months. The early images showed the devastation caused by the horrific fire – the trees were charred and much of the undergrowth was seemingly destroyed.