Readings: Acts 1: 6-14, 1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11, John 17: 1-11
In his sermon Robin reminded us of the taglines of our former Bishop, the Rt Revd John M Taylor: Godward, Outward, Forward and “Gotta get a Glory”. These themes were found in today’s readings as we anticipate next Sunday’s recall of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. That same Spirit is with us now to encourage us in times of trial.
NOTICES
Tuesday 19th May 10am Ecumenical Prayer Group in St Andrew’s Garden Room
Thursday 21st May
8.45am Morning Prayer [Scottish Episcopal Church 2024] at the rear in St Andrew’s Church.
10am Said Eucharist in St Andrew’s followed by refreshments in Friendship House.
NEXT Sunday 24th May—PENTECOST
10am Sung Eucharist led by the Revd Dr Kevin Francis. Organist: Alison
Readings: Acts 2: 1-21 1Corinthians 12: 3-13 John 7: 37-39
Copies of the St Andrew’s April/May Newsletter are on the website. Material for the June Newsletter would be welcome asap.
Diocesan News
Bishop Nick has recently circulated the latest edition of “Together” the Diocesan Newsletter. To receive a copy by email sign up via the box and the bottom of the Home page on the Diocesan website www.glasgow.anglican.org It includes news of a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land next year which Bishop Nick and the Revd John L Bell of the Iona Community will lead.
Provincial News
There is also a fairly recent edition of inSpires, the online Newsletter of the General Synod Office covering all seven of our Scottish Dioceses. See www.scotland.anglican.org
Different News
See https://millionactsofhope.org/ on which we are invited to focus this week
News reports can make it feel like society is more divided than ever. Voices of hatred seek to divide communities, but there are also millions of actions which spread hope and kindness every day. When we come together, positive change can happen. A Million Acts of Hope brings together all these acts of hope. It’s a national initiative being led by community and faith groups, and charities big and small.
In case of need
Helen and Robin will be away from Tuesday 19th to 26th May and Tim will be away from the end of this week. In case of need please get in touch with Kate as Alternate Lay Rep,