Reaching out

We give thanks that we are able to worship together again at Park Avenue but realise this is not easy or indeed possible for everyone.  The last 18 months have seen many changes, globally, nationally, here in Northampton and within our church family.   We are entering a new phase of lifestyle and living that perhaps we can call the ‘new normal’. 

We pray that we can reach out to those who need our love, support and understanding in whatever way that will make a difference to the quality of their daily lives.  In particular we pray that we can reach out to our church friends who are ill, waiting for medical procedures, struggling physically or emotionally.  Help us to be observant and perceptive about their needs, offering help in simple, practical hands on ways as best we can.  

We give thanks for those who have already been doing their best to do what they can throughout the pandemic. As the writer of Hebrews said in 6:10 “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and will continue to help them”  

Amen