This morning our 10:00 am service was a Eucharist celebrated by Father Stephen. On a fine spring morning we met to continue hearing the story of Jesus appearing to his Disciples after his Resurrection. In today's gospel we were told of his appearance on the shore of the sea of Galilee early in the  morning, as the Disciples returned from fishing. In this story, as in many other accounts of the risen Lord, He shared food with his followers. In his sermon Father Stephen continued this theme pointing out that He appeared to the Disciples and followers, not to the Authorities, secular or religious. He often shared food with them, as we share bread and wine in the Eucharist to remember him. He is to be found today among the everyday, and that is where we should look for Him, as we help those around us in our community, the Lord is with us.
The Choir sang A Prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester setting by L J White (1831 -1913) There was coffee after the service.
Do join us next Sunday afternoon for a 'Walk on the Wild Side' a stroll around the bluebells in Keynor Copse, activities for children and refreshments available, proceeds to the New Rooms Project!