Colyton

Went to church this morning with our friends in Colyton. Was pleasantly surprised to find that there was a projector and screen set up. The Reader launched into a PowerPoint about pirates when we got to the talk (It was part of a seafarers' service). Apparently, that's the first time they've ever had a screen in there, and it just coincided with my visit! Can't remember the message, but there was a picture of Jonny Depp, of which Lynn approved.

Lynn got a Tom Wright book called "A moment of celebration" from the cathedral bookshop yesterday. It's a bit different from his usual stuff. In fact its really just one sentence per page. I've reproduced a few below. It was a bargain for £1.50!

Godson Thomas was quiet at church this morning. Mostly because he was eating and drinking. He's not yet learned to walk or talk, but is known as "lungs" there because of his vocal contributions.

And so to the wisdom of a slightly older Thomas:

"We celebrate the Eucharist because you learn to eat and drink before you walk and talk."

"Eucharist is where we can celebrate without being silly and grieve without being depressed."

"Eucharist is where we can ask unanswerable questions without getting frustrated and express our love without being sentimental."

"Worship is sensing the love of God and opening up to it like a flower in the sunshine."


I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the Eucharist. Or at least the way most churches celebrate it. I'll blog why that is next time I have a day where I don't leave the shed!

Here's why we do it:

Luke 22 (NLT)

17 Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. 18 For I will not drink wine again until the Kingdom of God has come.”

19 He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.”

Location:Colyton