Dear Friends
No matter how we try we can never quite get away from the idea that with the coming of summer the church takes a holiday.
The schools break up, the college and university students are home, many other organisations and activities stop for the summer
so why not the church?
Of course some of our regular activities take a break, but throughout the summer the life of the congregation goes on
through Sunday worship, pastoral work and of course, for us now, the life of the Acorn Centre.
But a break, a change from routine is very important. If we are looking for a biblical seal of approval of that then
look no further than the accounts of Jesus going out to Bethany to rest. OK so it wasn’t a couple of week on the Costa
del Galilee – but then that was the workplace for him.
At this point let me offer a personal word of thanks to all those within the congregation who will take a summer break
from leadership or other roles because Junior Church pauses, this magazine is a double issue or Board and Session don't meet
until the autumn. Enjoy!
Getting that opportunity to lay aside the day to day, week by week tasks offers the chance to recharge the batteries
and feel renewed and that is a very biblical concept.
Of course for many we recognise that that kind of thing is just not possible. A dependant relative to be looked after,
a work project which is at a crucial stage and can't be left, a disability or an illness which means that it is just not physically
possible to go somewhere.
Whatever your circumstances in these months of summer may you be led to some “green grass” and some “fresh
water” and so an opportunity for you to find some space, some peace, some rest and some refreshment.
With best wishes for a happy summer.