Zetland Park Methodist Church Pastoral Letters
These are the most recent pastoral letters. We also have an
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December 20, 2009
'He came into the world …. But the world received Him not'
I'm not a fan of dancing, so I sat through the alternative and found myself
immensely proud of our local victor …… but anxious of all the hype
which goes with it, and indeed what the future holds for 'Wor Joe'. The "X-factor"
had for many, 19 million in fact, become one of those shows which were not to be
missed whatever the circumstances and the lady of the house had a leaning in that
direction!! .
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December 13, 2009
Mary waves madly at her mum …………..
an angel picked his nose …………. A shepherd has
'stage fright' ………. A 'Wise Man' missed his cue
………… The paparazzi had a field day: and the baby was
born in Bethlehem. There is both a 'magic' and an 'innocence' about school
Christmas plays; as they tell that wonderful, ever-fresh story in their own,
particular way.
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December 6, 2009
There's never any real joy when we have to listen to predictions
………….. For there is always someone 'going on about
this or that or the other …', and sooner or later you have closed your ears
to the whole scenario if you have not as yet walked away. It would seem however
that the one charged with making such pronouncements is convinced of its
credibility that they place their heart and soul at the very centre of what they
are seeking to do.
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November 29, 2009
I've noticed something which has been missing for a few years
…….. There's been a 'sea change' it would appear in someone's
thinking, or was it public pressure, or a realisation that 'political correctness'
had gone a rye? Had a Christian 'lobby' been successful and brought folk back to
'their senses', or was it something else? A public display in a large city; a shop
window in a large commercial centre each made reference to "CHRISTMAS".
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