Mid-week joy
This is a new feature, with items that don't necessarily fit in with Sunday services or liturgy - but will bring a smile to your face (or a tear to your eye), and some hope and joy.
Firstly - a Blessing on all our Nation - for everyone, whoever you are, from 65 churches and Christian organisations throughout the United Kingdom 🙏💖
Enjoy the VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations tomorrow in whatever ways you can. There will be lots on TV and radio, and locally the Lees, Springhead and Grotton Business Hub in conjunction with Lees and District Royal British Legion are hosting a virtual celebration. The bellringers from Leesfield would have loved to be ringing for the celebrations - as they have done for so many celebrations in the past, so here's a little message about why we can't do this at the moment.
Whilst you're out on your daily walk, or in your garden, looking through your windows, or even watching your favourite nature programme on TV, why not reflect on the wonder of God's creation. There are photos here, with relevant Bible Readings, and if you've enjoyed them why not send us your own?
Many of you will remember Ellie Knott, who has played flute and sax at so many of our services and events in the past. As a special treat we now have not one, but eight Ellies, performing her tribute to Matt Lucas' "Thank you baked potato", lovingly engineered by her dad, Jake Knott. Ellie's mum, Judith, set up this blogspot for us several years ago, and then when she was no longer able to continue for health reasons, she spent so much time showing me how to use it. Thank you so much Judith - without your help we wouldn't be able to share all we do with everyone in these difficult times 💕
And just in case - like me - you didn't have a clue what the "baked potato" thing was all about - here's the performance by Matt Lucas with the BBC Concert Orchestra for last week's "Big Night In" for Comic Relief.
