Reflection
Defending the Christians before Emperor Hadrian, Aristides, a non-Christian, said of them:
“These Christians love one another. They never fail to help widows. They save orphans from those who would hurt them.
If a man has something, he gives freely to the man who has nothing.
If they see a stranger, Christians take him into their homes and treat him as a brother.
And if they hear that one of them is in jail, or persecuted for professing the name of their redeemer, they all give him what he needs. If it is possible they bail him out.
If one of them is poor and there isn’t enough food to go around, they fast several days to give him the food he needs.
We are dealing with a new kind of person. There is something divine in them.
Gift Aid
Thank you for your continued support of the Gift Aid programme.
If you are a tax payer and would like to join the scheme please speak to Bob Jones.
We can reclaim the tax on your weekly donations at no extra cost to yourself.
We are grateful for your ongoing support.
Second collection
There will be a second collection on 25th April for the Priests’ Training Fund.
Funeral
The Funeral Service for Jimmy Connell will take place here in St James’ on Monday 12th April at 11.30am.
Please pray for Jimmy’s soul and the comfort of his family.
