We had a great harvest this year. Thank you to
everyone who helped make the services and teas a success. While we give
thanks for our harvests, we ought to remember that there are many parts
of the world where the harvest has not been good. In early December we
had a meal and talk to raise money for Christian Aid. Ephraim Disi from
Malawi spoke to us about his experiences as an HIV+ pastor in Africa.
We raised £256 towards the work of Christian aid.
Now harvest is behind us and we are looking forward to Christmas. It is
very easy to get caught up in shopping, parties, presents and carols
but these aren’t the most important thing for me. For me the idea that
God loves us so much that God wanted to share in the troubles of our
world is the most important thing. The story of God’s birth is not one
of palaces and kings, but a story about poverty, exploitation and
cruelty. Christmas demands that we do something about these things in
the world.
The Vicar