On Sunday, Trinity 15, the service of the Holy Eucharist was held at Jeffreyston, Lawrenny and Reynalton, when the Gospel reading was taken from St. Luke, Ch. 15, vv 1-10. God cannot wait for people to find him. He goes out of his way in order to seek them. And when they respond, all heaven rejoices.

We know the feeling of concern when we lose something or someone that means a lot to us. The parables of the lost sheep and lost coin show that God feels similar concern for people who are spiritually lost. All through the Bible story, God mounts a 'search and rescue mission' and goes to extreme lengths to find and save lost people. He calls the church to join in that mission. And he even searches for us when we stray from him.

We commence choir practices on Monday evenings to present the Christmas piece 'The Glory of Christmas'. Anyone interested in joining this ad hoc choir would be more than welcome. Please contact Mrs. Eileen Thomas on 01834 842104 for further details.

Monday, September, 19 at 7.30 pm, the members of the Mothers' Union will be holding their monthly meeting in the Church Hall when the speaker will be Mrs. Christine Hesslegrave telling of her year long adventures travelling the canals of Britain on her and her husband's long boat. All are welcome to go along to hear what is sure to be a most amusing and interesting tale!

Sunday, September 26, is the nationwide 'Back to Church Sunday' when all those who have lapsed from church worship or who would like to explore their faith will be most cordially welcomed to attend the services in any local church.

Services this Sunday, the third Sunday of the month, will be: Holy Eucharist - 9.30 am at Jeffreyston, together with Sunday School in the Church Hall; 9.30 am at Martletwy; 10.45 am at Lawrenny and 12 noon at Loveston.