Sorrow turns to Joy. Hallelujah!
So with March, the daffodils are blooming with many other blossoms to cheer us on our way to the first day of Spring falling this month. How wonderful it is to look forward to the earth warming up in our gardens and a return to the outdoors for many of us. This month at church we are in the throes of the season of Lent, enjoying our soup lunches in church at Capel and of course with Mothering Sunday also falling this month Capel Church Teas begin once again. Lent is another season in church life which is one of waiting in hope for God to meet us and sustain us through the storms and trials life brings. We are encouraged to draw close to our Lord and to each other as we journey through Lent, towards the Passion of Jesus, through to his glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday. We must not lose hope in these difficult times in the world. There is much strength to be gained through faith in Christ and I urge you to find time to reflect on the things that are most important to you and to have conversation with the God who promises he… Read More
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Dear friends, Tomorrow is Mothering Sunday and that means the first teas of the year in St John. Both our churches will have a special service with a cafe church in St John. Our PCC Facebook page is getting popular with more than 300 followers now. If you have access to this social media platform please consider following our page: ‘Capel and Ockley church’ and spread any news by liking, sharing and commenting whenever you see the original post or a shared one. Each so-called interaction means that more people see our posts and it’s a great way to reach younger people who may not read our notes or Inspire magazine. We aim to share our posts with the local schools, surrounding villages and churches whenever appropriate. The picture of the great crested grebe in winter plumage was taken close to Amsterdam last weekend. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240310.pdf Weekly Notes Readings-20240310.pdf Weekly Readings Post expires at 9:53am on Sunday March 9th, 2025
Dear friends, This message comes to you from sunny Dutchland, where we are on a trip we had to postpone from last January. Next week is Mothering Sunday and we hope to welcome many children of all ages in our churches, either to cafe church in St John or a more traditional service in St Margaret’s. The picture today is of some tiny patches of moss gracing a Capel gate post. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240303.pdf Weekly Notes 20240303-reading.pdf Weekly Readings Post expires at 1:42pm on Sunday March 2nd, 2025
Welcome to the March issue where we look at Lent, Easter and Mothering Sunday. “Each morning we must raise the sails of our boat and go where the Spirit leads. He brings the wind and He governs the speed and direction, but we must co-operate by ensuring that we join Him on the journey.” Anon. March24_autocolour.pdf Post expires at 7:13pm on Saturday March 1st, 2025
Dear friends, My apologies for the lateness of this message. I was on a mission yesterday and totally forgot to post. Our quiet day last week was a great success. The location was inspirational (see attached photo) and we learnt a lot about reading the bible in a listening mode. Rev Jo took us through the process step by step and the serious nature of the subject was broken up by good companionship and moments of laughter and joy. Please consider coming to St John on Wednesdays in Lent to enjoy homemade soup for a donation to charity. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240225.pdf Readings-20240225.pdf Post expires at 5:44pm on Tuesday February 25th, 2025
Dear friends, You receive this message a bit later than normal because some of us have been at the quiet day retreat yesterday. I’m sure you will be hearing about it after the event. The picture today is of our happy hens roaming the garden in the mild weather. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240218.pdf Weekly Notes Readings-20240218.pdf Weekly Readings Post expires at 4:23pm on Sunday February 16th, 2025
Dear friends, The quality of today’s picture leaves much to be desired but I could not resist sharing the blue tits feeding at the newly installed feeder. A robin has been to visit as well but he/she is a bit more cautious and would not be captured. The after school club is doing really well. We must all congratulate the volunteers for making this initiative such a success. What a wonderful way to reach out to the wider community. The volunteers and children will start preparations for Easter after a much deserved break this half term. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240211.pdf Weekly Notes Readings-20240211.pdf Weekly Readings Post expires at 9:43am on Monday February 10th, 2025
Dear friends, All around us spring is showing. Snowdrops and daffodils have started to flower and the picture attached is of the first crocuses in our garden. What a joy to behold! Lent isn’t far off and there are quite a few activities planned. Some are for our own benefit (discipling the core) and others for the wider community. The Lent lunches will start on Wednesday the 21st of this month with soup, bread and cheese provided for a donation to the Bishop’s of Guildford Communities Fund: www.cofeguildford.org.uk/mission/growing-community/bishop-of-guildfords-communities-fund/bishop-of-guildfords-communities-fund<www.cofeguildford.org.uk/mission/growing-community/bishop-of-guildfords-communities-fund/bishop-of-guildfords-communities-fund> We hope to see many of you at these events. God bless, Dineke van den Bogerd notes-20240204.pdf Weekly Notes Readings-20240204.pdf Weekly Readings Post expires at 11:22am on Monday February 3rd, 2025
Our 80th issue and this month we look forward to Lent 2024 and all that we have on offer to mark it as a Parish. All the usual features plus a NEW monthly quiz! No man ever said, at the end of his days, ‘I have read my Bible too much, I have thought of God too much, I have prayed too much, I have been too careful with my soul.’ J. C. Ryle February24_autocolour.pdf Issue 80 – February 24 Post expires at 1:25pm on Saturday February 1st, 2025