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I’ve been wondering how this week has gone for you.

So far, really well! Now to celebrate the resurrection (four times, in four different churches) and then I can collapse into bed for a day or so. :)
 
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So far, really well! Now to celebrate the resurrection (four times, in four different churches) and then I can collapse into bed for a day or so. :)
That’s a very busy day!
 
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That’s a very busy day!

It is, but it's the reality of rural ministry with multiple centres in a parish. And they're all wonderful people, so it will be a joy to celebrate in each place with them. :)
 
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I saw that thread title and thought somebody probably meant an actual Easter fire - like the new fire for the Easter vigil - so I didn't open it!

I hope everyone is safe, Michie?
 
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I saw that thread title and thought somebody probably meant an actual Easter fire - like the new fire for the Easter vigil - so I didn't open it!

I hope everyone is safe, Michie?
Yes. Everyone is safe. What is scary is we drove by that spot like 15 minutes before and saw nothing. We were in the kitchen after, and there was smoke and fire traveling everywhere. We were pretty shook up over it but felt extremely blessed to be aware of it so early.
 
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I do not believe in coincedence, a while ago bought some food put

it in one of them paperbags with handles.

Getting on a bus the bottom fell out, as fast as a flash some muslim women
helped me by emptying one of their bags,
not only that, they picked up my shopping and put in the bag for me.

Today, the same happened in reverse,
a muslim lady was getting of the bus and the bottom fell out of her bag.

Here is the thing, I had taken the bus to buy a small item I could put in my pocket but still took with me a bag, had no idea why just then.

It made me overwhemingly thankful that I was able to help this poor lady
by giving her my empty bag and repay her peoples kindness toward me.

Just a small item in everyday life, but it made me happy and hopefully her too.

Thank God for opportunities.
 
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I do not believe in coincedence, a while ago bought some food put

it in one of them paperbags with handles.

Getting on a bus the bottom fell out, as fast as a flash some muslim women
helped me by emptying one of their bags,
not only that, they picked up my shopping and put in the bag for me.

Today, the same happened in reverse,
a muslim lady was getting of the bus and the bottom fell out of her bag.

Here is the thing, I had taken the bus to buy a small item I could put in my pocket but still took with me a bag, had no idea why just then.

It made me overwhemingly thankful that I was able to help this poor lady
by giving her my empty bag and repay her peoples kindness toward me.

Just a small item in everyday life, but it made me happy and hopefully her too.

Thank God for opportunities.
Great post! :)
 
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