Welcome
Everyone welcome,
no exceptions
Everyone welcome,
no exceptions
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and we hear, John 10:11-18, Jesus telling us that he is the good shepherd, the one who lays down his life for his sheep. More than this, he knows the sheep, they belong to him. To whom we belong is also at the heart of Acts 4:5-12. Here the disciples are being questioned by the authorities about healing the man born lame. They appear less interested in the fact that the man is healed than by “what power and what name” he was healed. To whom do the disciples owe allegiance? Are they one of “us” or are they one of “them”. Jesus does not only look after the sheep of this fold, he must gather all the sheep, so that there may be one flock. For him there is no “us” and “them”, we are all one. When we belong to Jesus we also belong to this great flock and they belong to us. If Jesus is out there, finding, gathering and protecting them, we should be alongside him.
We’re looking for a new PCC Secretary to help with notices, agendas and minutes of meetings and generally keeping our Parochial Church Council (our board) running smoothly.
We are starting to plan for our summer fair which this year will be on 22 June.
Last year, we had a fantastic plant stall which was very popular and we’d like to have a plant stall again this year.
As the weather starts to warm up and we can get outside, please do plant some extra seeds and take extra cuttings for our stall.
If you would like to organise or help on the day then please contact events@holyspirit-clapham.org.uk.events@holyspirit-clapham.org.uk