Our 10 o'clock service was Matins, as we have again reached the third Sunday of the month. The Old Testament reading was from Amos, and Father Stephen told us of his fondness for Amos, whom he had studied in his first term at Theological College. Amos is one of the group of prophets known as 'Seers' as their prophecies relate to foreseeing what is to come. He was preaching at the time when the two kingdoms, Israel and Judea,  were in operation, and he spoke out about  events in Israel and the behaviour of the King,  The book ends suddenly and is possible this is because he was so unpopular with his pronouncements that he was 'disposed of'. We are more suspicious today of those who pronounce with certainty extreme religious views, but we must stand up and declare our position when we see injustice..
The Choir sang 'A Clare Benediction' by John Rutter as the anthem. There was no coffee today as there was a baptism following the service.

Next Saturday is the Fete!! See you there!!