News from Arlesey Methodist Church

Our World, Our Equal Future

February 22nd every year, as all good Girl-Guiders know, is World Thinking Day. Three years ago, we were privileged to host a service for World Thinking Day at a local Methodist Church, for children across the area. The theme was friendship. The service included verses from the Bible that, I confess, did not know prior to that day:

A loyal friend is like a safe shelter; find one, and you have found a treasure. Nothing else is as valuable; there is no way of putting a price on it. A loyal friend is like a medicine that keeps you in good health. (Sirach 6.14-16)

World Thinking Day 2022 “Our World, Our Equal Future” , calls for “for climate action and gender equality; in our lives and in the world”* . I would argue that this theme is also friendship, but on a bigger scale. Surely friendship is about how we treat each other, and this includes working for equality for women and girls in a very unequal world. And it includes the facts showing that women are much more affected by climate change than men (for example, most casualties from increasing extreme climate events are women.)

Guiding and Scouting involves dedication and hard work, but is so important for Arlesey children. Let’s encourage and support those who give their time and resources for uniformed groups. This generation needs all the help they can get.

Graham.

We are holding our monthly lunchtime bible study on 16th February 12:30.

Sunday worship:

6th :Rev Nick Young at Baldock Methodist Church 10.45am 13th :Christine Warren,Joint Service Stotfold Methodist 10am 20th :Rev Graham Claydon-Knights Baldock Methodist 10.45am (Holy Communion) 27th :No service.

Arlesey Methodist Church is available for lettings. Please contact Rev Graham 07340 857386

E:Graham.Claydon-Knights@methodist.org.uk *https://www.wagggs.org/en/what-we-do/world-thinking-day/badge

Healthy Resolutions..

North Herts Road Runners

THE NEXT FIRST SAT OF THE MONTH 5K AT LETCHWORTH COMMON WILL BE 5th FEB STARTING AT 9AM

We are now meeting at the Mrs

Howard Centre in Letchworth on Tues

& Thurs at 7pm

for training. Our qualified coaches help runners of all abilities to improve their running and if

you are new to the area why not come

and join us. Further information on our website www.nhrr.org.uk or call ian 07506429928

Time to get FIT..

FIT or faecal immunochemical test, is a free bowel cancer screening test for those aged over 60.

So, let’s rid the taboo about poo! This simple, lifesaving test is easier than you may think; most of us are able to do this independently, and in the privacy of our own bathroom. You can’t always see the signs and tests can detect early signs of cancer. When spotted early, treatment is more likely to be successful and most will survive bowel cancer when an early diagnosis is made.

The statistics can be difficult to read; around one in 15 men and one in 18 women will have bowel cancer in their lifetime; with over 42,000 people being diagnosed and 268,000 living with bowel cancer in the UK each year. Although more commonly found in those aged 50 and over, around 2,500 people under 50 are diagnosed each year.

For those aged 60-74, a FIT kit will be sent automatically by post, and repeated every two years; those older can ask to be tested by calling the free NHS helpline 0800 707 6060.

If you have symptoms which can include blood in your poo, a change in your normal bowel habits, a pain or lump in your abdomen, weight loss or tiredness for no obvious reason, then make an appointment with your doctor or nurse practitioner without delay.

To request a free FIT kit or for more information about bowel screening, go online https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer-screening/ or call the NHS bowel cancer helpline free on 0800 707 6060.

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