Dear Friends,
As the great Fifty Days of Easter draw to a close, the liturgy of the Church moves us on from our celebration of the great work Jesus Christ has done for us, by his life, death and resurrection, to our taking responsibility for the work that he will do through us. Work that is in the same shape as his, in the same Spirit that is his, involving deliberate laying down of life in appropriate ways so that life may be fuller for all.
Through the strengthening and guiding gift of the Holy Spirit, we are now entrusted to be Christ’s partners in the world. And so next Sunday, the Feast of Pentecost, we shall have our hands anointed for ministry, so that we may be strengthened to serve in the way of Jesus Christ into whom we are baptised.
Colin Gibson’s lovely hymn celebrates the great truth of this season:
He came singing love
and he lived singing love
he died singing love.
He arose in silence!
For the love to go on
we must make it our song.
You and I be the singers.
When we are faithful, we ourselves are part of the wonderful way in which the love we have known in Christ, the love which we have made our own, flourishes and continues to be fruitful.
Throughout this week we continue to pray for the unity of Christians, and for the healthy growth of the Church in faithfulness and in Christ-like community.
May God bless you all.
Fr Peter Williams
Vestry Notes 4 May 2010
Thank you from S. Chad’s for our interest and financial support
Robert Maclagan reappointed to the School Board
Claire Anstice, Robert Maclagan, Barbara Byers, Michael Graveston
appointed Parish Nominators
Quotes received for new church heating
Christening gown for parish baptisms given by Rita Libeau
Planning under way for parish 160th anniversary next year
Vestry Away Day Saturday 19 June
