NEWSLETTER
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Mandy's Musings
It is heartening to hear of the potential Peace deal that has been brokered overnight from representatives in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt. By the time you read this, the situation will no doubt have moved on and we will have seen the release of hostages and a ceasefire of the bombing of Gaza. We hope. After two years of suffering there is a glimmer of light through the cracks and we pray it will be lasting. Peace is an oft used word and can become glib when used too often. A quote on peace attributed to Martin Luther King says 'Peace is not just the absence of conflict, it is the presence of justice' which assumes that once the war stops, something positive will take its place. And this is what our prayer needs to be; not merely the cessation of killing but what is going to be put in its place to ensure that life can continue to be lived and lived well. A further reflection on the quotation attributed to King says 'Peace is not merely the absence of conflict; it is a profound state of completeness and wholeness that can be experienced amidst chaos'. This is the kind of peace that Jesus is talking about when he says 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives, do I give my peace to you.' This is an inner peace that retains calm while there is disruption. I imagine we all want that kind of peace. I know I do. And as we watch and reflect over the situation in Gaza, during the coming days and weeks, I encourage all of us to pray for peace 'not as the world gives peace' but the peace of God for every human being in His world.
Every blessing,
Mandy
Discovering Christianity
A study course for anyone wishing to explore the Christian faith, whether you have been a Christian for many years or if you are new to faith.
The course is 7 sessions and is based on the Gospel of Mark.
Harston Village Hall (small side room)
Mondays from 6th October
7pm, simple meal
7.30-9.30pm, study session
Please see Mandy or Neil if you are interested.
Coffee and Chat
7.45 pm, Thursday 30 October
10 The Limes, Harston.
Join us to discuss the parables.
Food Hub
Wed & Sat 11.30-1.00pm in Harston Baptist Church email: harstonfoodhub@gmail.com
Harston Community Foodhub has two separate sections that operate in different ways and have different aims.
FOOD BANK
The ‘Food Bank’ provides emergency food support to residents of Harston and the surrounding villages (mainly Hauxton, Foxton, Newton, Haslingfield, Barrington and Shepreth). It is part of a network of food banks that operate in South Cambridgeshire. Bags of non-perishable food are made up using food donated or bought with donations. Support from the food bank is intended to help people through a crisis.
FRESHFOOD LARDER
The ‘Fresh Food Larder’ distributes fruit, vegetables and bread and is part of an initiative that helps to avoid food waste. Donations of surplus stock are picked up from local supermarkets and farm shops by volunteers (often the night before) or brought in by local growers. Whilst much of the food is collected by people visiting the food bank, food from the fresh food larder is available to everyone no matter where they live or the circumstances they are in.
Trumpington Memory Cafe
Every third Wednesday of the month,10am-12 noon at The Pavilion, Paget Road, (opposite Anstey Way), Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9JF
Run jointly by Trumpington Parish Church and the Rotary Club.
A place where people with varying forms of memory loss can visit with their carers and support each other and have fun. Call 01223 840268 to book a place and please give your name(s).
Free admission to Ely Cathedral
All electoral roll members are eligible for a free pass to Ely Cathedral. If you would like one, please fill in this form and ask Mandy or a churchwarden to sign it. You can then present the form at the Cathedral to get your pass.