News from Stotfold
Methodist Church
The “triumph of the King” Stone crosses stand at churches, graveyards and other locations across the whole world, as a symbol of Jesus Christ. The hymn says “Sing, my tongue, the Saviour’s glory, of his cross the mystery sing; lift on high the wondrous trophy, tell the triumph of the King”.
For some, the cross is a comfort. For others it is distressing, representing only suffering. Really, the cross of Jesus is both those things. The story of Jesus shows him continuing to spread his message of God’s love for all people. But in doing so, gathering many followers as he did, he was knowingly walking towards the danger of being arrested by the religious authorities and of being executed by the occupying forces of imperial Rome. Rome’s standard execution method was crucifixion. Christians commemorate and remember Jesus crucified on Good Friday, 15th April this year, with walks and with contemplative times (eg 2pm at St Mary the Virgin Stotfold). It helps us remember that Jesus understands the suffering people endure. In these troubled days, when we have seen so much evil and suffering, and tried to help where we can and pray for peace, for justice and hope, the cross shows that God understands. Easter Day (April 17th) celebrates Jesus victory over death, which is why it “tells the triumph of the King”. Jesus’s victory isn’t like anything won on earth by might or power, but that of someone who gave up everything for his friends. Monday Club extends a warm welcome for new friends, 2pm to 3:30pm every week, with Scrabble and refreshments. Coffee morning, with home made cakes and goods, is the first Saturday of the month 10am to 11:30. We also welcome you to Sunday worship, 10am to 11am, with refreshments after : Our preachers in April are: 3rd : Rachel Burgin 10th : Rev Graham Claydon-Knights (Holy Communion) (Palm Sunday) 17th : Paul Burgin (Easter Day) 24th : Allison Ffinch Revd. Graham 07340 857386 Email: Graham.Claydon-Knights@methodist.org.uk
North Herts Road Runners
THE FIRST SAT OF THE MONTH 5K AT LETCHWORTH COMMON WILL BE 2ND APRIL 9am.
Entries are now open for the Greenway Challenge. this is a 13mile route around Letchworth Greenway starting from Standalone Farm on 8th May. Details of these events are on our website www.nhrr.org.uk We continue with our training sessions on Tues & Thurs at 7pm everyone welcome from novice to experienced runners Contact nhrr.org.uk or Ian on 07506 429928
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