October 2020

This month’s letter comes from Linda Joy:

As we move now into the autumn and the leaves are starting to change colour and fall, it heralds a new season beginning, and a reminder from nature that all things are constantly changing.

We have all lived through changes that would have seemed unimaginable at the beginning of 2020, and today, as I write, the regulations and guidelines around Covid 19 are changing again.  These changes are new ways of life that we have had to learn to adjust to as we seek collectively to protect and care for one another at this time.

For young and old alike, it has been a time of great uncertainty and change and continues to be so for us all.  And yet, amongst it all there has been wonderful signs of togetherness, love and hope.  One such event for me was the wonderful wedding day of my daughter and son-in-law – a simple, beautiful day, full of love and hope for the future.

 Another sign of this togetherness and hope for many was the release of the UK Blessing, where many churches came together to produce a beautiful song that can be enjoyed through this link to Youtube.

“The Lord bless you and keep you

Make his face shine upon you

And be gracious to you

The Lord turn His face towards you

And give you peace

In the morning, in the evening

In your coming and your going

In your weeping and rejoicing

He is for you, He is for you

Amen”

In ever changing times we can rely on the love and presence of God with us.

Blessings

Linda