After the introit sung by the choir, Stephen, of the junior church, was thanked by the Rev. Lewis Head for reading the words of welcome. The Psalm for the morning was number 119, which enjoins us to 'walk in the way of the Lord', which theme was carried on throughout the service. In Nanette's talk to the children, she asked them if they had ever practised hard for something and it had all gone wrong on the day. She told of a young boy who was playing football for his school and failed to score the winning goal. He was very downcast, but his father told him that we all have bad days and he would probably score the next time he played. After the children had left for junior church, Miss Barbara Stredder read from Deuteronomy Ch. 6 versus 1-9 and Mark Ch. 12 versus 1-9 and Mark Ch. 12 versus 28-34. In her address, Nanette asked what we would save if our house was on fire. Probably many things such as our handbags, jewellry etc., but she hoped we would not forget the children. Then she spoke of Jesus being asked which is the most important commandment. We all get comfortable thinking that love your neighbour is the answer. But look at the problems of the church and the world and who is our neighbour? Everyone. Jesus expects his followers to live this commandment out. To recover after the London bombings we must learn respect for one another. People in distress are not helped by clichés, but by love and comfort. A report about young people talks of the lack of family relationship. Rabbi Lionel Blue says that the only power that Jesus has in this world is the love we have for one another. Our relationship with God is through Communion and He will not turn us away if we are having a bad day. The service continued with the serving of communion by the elders and then the blessing was sung by the choir. Thank you, Nanette, for your leadership and to all who took part in the service. This Sunday's service will be at 9.30 am and will be conducted by Rev. Lewis Head. All are welcome.
