Peasedown St John Methodist Church

October sees the end of the Harvest Season - a time when we give thanks for the wonders of God's creation particularly evident in the Harvest of the Earth and Sea. This year yet again has seen unusual weather, much rain and little sun. Farmers and growers have been adversely affected, and our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have struggled to bring home their crops. We are also aware of the many in this world who have nothing, whose harvests have failed year after year. We question why this can be so? Why are there not fair shares for all?

The month of September marks the beginning of many new things. A new term at school, college or university or maybe back to work after a summer break.
In the Methodist Church, we celebrate the start of a new Connexional Year, a time when we renew our commitment to God and to his service.

It's the summer - yes it is!!! A time God-willing, when there is that chance for quality family time, a break, rest and refreshment, and the opportunity to recharge batteries before it's back to school and work again. Blackpool Council announced that inspectors are to carry out spot checks on the beach to ensure that the ‘employment rights’ of working donkeys are being properly respected. The 200 tourist-carrying animals are not allowed to work on Fridays and must have at least an hour for lunch in their 10am to 7pm working day.

The X Factor
What is the X Factor?

Well, to most of us it is that excruciatingly embarrassing programme when very bad singers try to persuade Simon Cowell that they should get a recording contract and become the next Kylie Minogue or Robbie Williams. It is almost absolutely compulsive viewing. We squirm, giggle, groan and scream as, one after another, these poor people present themselves in various attire to sing their hearts out (unaccompanied!) until Simon and his cohorts can stand it no longer – usually within a few seconds.

Question Time
I wonder what TV programmes make you immediately change channel?! There must be a few as none of us share the same tastes or like the same things. One of the programmes taht may possibly be in many people's lists is ‘Question Time’ – the programme with an audience firing questions at a gathered group of mainly politicians. Recently the host of the show began his introduction with the following words “Welcome to Question Time, the programme in which the audience fires straight questions at the panel and the panel give … er… answers!”

This month Christians on Sunday May 11th celebrate the festival of Pentecost! Now, this might well pass many people by – I mean it hasn’t got the attraction of Christmas or Easter, there’s no tinsel decorating the shops and there is no special type or shape of chocolate to present to each other! So, many will probably go about in their normal way, doing the normal things we do on a normal Sunday.

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