Winter 2019/2020

[quietbloke]

A little wet today but enjoyed venturing out to our church gathering!

 

[quietbloke]

In Winter days,we'll sing God's praise!

 

[Anthony2019]

This morning the wind was blowing a gale and I could see fast ripples running across the surface of the canal as I walked up the towpath to the church. It felt pleasantly mild, but then came the rain which made everything seem much cooler.

Today's theme at church was about us letting our light shine before all men. The first reading was taken from Isaiah 58:7-10

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

Psalm 112:4-9

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

Matthew 5:14-15

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

We sang a hymn I hadn't heard for quite a while "Walk in the light"

 

[musicalpilgrim]

This morning the wind was blowing a gale and I could see fast ripples running across the surface of the canal as I walked up the towpath to the church. It felt pleasantly mild, but then came the rain which made everything seem much cooler.

Today's theme at church was about us letting our light shine before all men. The first reading was taken from Isaiah 58:7-10

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

Psalm 112:4-9

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely,
who conduct their affairs with justice.
Surely the righteous will never be shaken;
they will be remembered forever.
They will have no fear of bad news;
their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.

Matthew 5:14-15

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

We sang a hymn I hadn't heard for quite a while "Walk in the light"

That was so good to read, as we were not able to go to Church today, it has been a challenging day for Peter.
We had hailstones this afternoon, wind and rain.

 

[Anthony2019]

Hope you and Peter manage to get some rest tonight.
The gales have arrived as well as the rain. My patio door seems to have a leak in its bottom seal, so the carpet by the door has become moist. Have been putting sheets down to try and block the leak and absorb some of the water coming through. Hopefully the rain will stop soon and the carpet will dry. Will have to get the door seen to though.

 

[musicalpilgrim]

I will pray for your door! Hope the rain stops soon.
Peter has worked out the problem with the bag leaking ... I hope. He is a lot more cheerful now. The nurse is coming tomorrow and she is very good. Whew what a day,

 

[rocknanchor]

On other detail, we are experiencing the,
"Second warmest winter on record"

Hit zero-F* a couple of nights ago, but it continues to walk right through this winters peek period with a fraction of snow and a predominate snow/rain/thaw/dry mixture.

 

[quietbloke]

Storm Dennis still around in UK causing flooding havoc. Soon Winter will pass!

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Storm Dennis still around in UK causing flooding havoc. Soon Winter will pass!

we have daffodils in flower in the garden! picture off the web

 

[quietbloke]

we have daffodils in flower in the garden! picture off the web

So beautiful! Heralding the Spring ahead!

 

[quietbloke]

The UK has certainly taken a battering from Storm Dennis! Flood havoc in many parts of the country. Damage to trees and property. Roll on Spring!

 

[quietbloke]

Roll on summer!

 

[Anthony2019]

Definitely time for the summer. Winter has been going on too long now!

At least the days seem to be getting longer now.

Already thinking forward to the lighter evenings, drinking coffee and eating out on the balcony, the evening bike rides, walks along the canal. Even meeting up with friends for social events. I've been thinking of getting some friends together this summer and going to a Ceilidh - they're such good fun and part of the fun is getting it all wrong!

 

[quietbloke]

Definitely time for the summer. Winter has been going on too long now!

At least the days seem to be getting longer now.

Already thinking forward to the lighter evenings, drinking coffee and eating out on the balcony, the evening bike rides, walks along the canal. Even meeting up with friends for social events. I've been thinking of getting some friends together this summer and going to a Ceilidh - they're such good fun and part of the fun is getting it all wrong!

Anthony,I enjoy your posts so much! Always interesting and edifying!

 

[quietbloke]

May winter storms soon be past. We trust in the Lord!

 

[quietbloke]

we have daffodils in flower in the garden! picture off the web

Beautiful gifts from God!

 

[musicalpilgrim]

Beautiful gifts from God!

Yes, rain and hailstones, Spring is in the air.

 

[quietbloke]

22 days to go and it will be Spring!

 

[quietbloke]

Let's get these storms out of the way soon and enjoy better weather!

 

[quietbloke]

Winter will soon be replaced by glorious Spring!