NEWS UPDATE !!!!! BIG QUIZ NIGHT!
On the evening of Saturday 16th November 2024, across the UK, 219 churches and 9,635 did the same thing - we all got together for a great cause and raised over £40, 239 for Tearfund a Christian charity that’s passionate about ending global poverty. On behalf of all the staff over at Tearfund, thank you to the teams and supporters at Heworth Methodist for coming together to join in a good fun evening! Which teams are up for BQN in 2025?
HUSH THE NOISE
Here we are now approaching the quiet, reflective time of Advent in the Church's preparation for Christmas. Jesus encourages us to note the chaos around us and rather than being overwhelmed by it to respond to it in a way that recognises what is truly important. In that way the noise is, in effect, hushed..
I wonder, if over the coming week, you can find five minutes to pause and find a quiet moment to hush the noise around you?
What might you choose not to do over the weeks ahead to give yourself a little time to pause?
Maybe in a gentle craft activity or a stand still and notice the trees moving in the breeze or listen to a bird? Just a little something that helps you reconnect with the world in love and peace.
What might work for you?
Prayer of blessing
The angels are still singing.
Hush the noise, hear them sing, repeat the song.
And the blessing of God,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be ours, now and always.
Amen.