We had a very memorable morning service yesterday. The congregation enjoyed a performance by 6 pupils of Drummond School who played their recorders as part of a fund raiser for a Special Olympics event later this summer. The boys played brilliantly. We wish them every success in their sporting endeavours.
In the evening we had a very thought provoking service led by Ken Walker based on Paul's encouragement to give generously in 2 Corinthians 8. At the end of the service, there was the opportunity to get into groups (entirely optional!) over coffee to discuss the following question (which I'm paraphrasing from memory!):
The government's economic rescue plan may fail. In all likelihood the UK will at some point cease to be one of the richest countries in the world. In what ways might this affect our giving as a Church?
Unfortunately I had to leave before the discussion, because of another commitment. Hopefully Ken may post some of the responses here when he has time. The basic idea of having an impromptu group time at the end of a service is a good one. It gives a time for discussion and response when the issues are still fresh in our minds. It's something we should do again.
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