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This Sunday, of course, is Mother’s Day and although its origins might lie in the notion of visiting the ‘Mother Church,’ it is now a very different event. For many it is a day of celebration, for others though it is a day of sadness and loss. This Sunday has other names too. It is also known as Laetare Sunday (Rejoice Sunday); Rose Sunday from the colour of the priests vestments; or Refreshment Sunday. It is known as Refreshment Sunday because it comes roughly half way through Lent and for this one day, a relaxation of the very strict fasting rules observed by many churches, was allowed.
But I rather like the idea of ‘Refreshment Sunday. Throughout his ministry, Jesus spent time with friends like Martha, Mary and Lazarus; he spent time enjoying meals with others; he also spent time, on his own, with God. Jesus knew the importance of feeling refreshed and took his disciples off on their own, away from the busyness. This week, let’s think about what refreshes us - ‘restores our souls.’ Perhaps there is a favourite place; the company of particular people; good food; a work of art; a piece of music; an important Bible passage or hymn which you find refreshing. As we reach the middle of Lent, we take a little time for refreshment.
“ The apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves.” (Mark 6; 30 – 32)
Blessings, Anne
Currie Kirk Church Notices
Easter Services
Maundy Thursday—7pm—Currie Kirk
Good Friday—11am—Walk of Witness from Balerno Parish Church to Currie Kirk.
Good Friday—7pm—Balerno Parish Church
Easter morning—9am—Short family outdoor service—Currie Kirk
Easter morning—10.30am—Communion at Currie Kirk
Intimations
Choir for Easter
Choir practice begins on Sunday 10th March following the Prayer Tree Service
Guild Daffodil Tea
Guild Daffodil Tea—Saturday 23rd March, 2—4pm. Tickets cost £4, available from
the Guild committee. Donations for tombola and books for sale will be most
welcome.
Shoebox Appeal
March—we’re collecting hats, scarves, gloves, and snoods. If you’d like to donate
please leave in the box in the coffee area or hand in to the Kirk office. Thank you.
Heriot Watt Chamber Choir,
Currie Kirk, 23rd March, 7.30pm.
The Chamber Choir of the Heriot Watt University will be performing in Currie Kirk
on 23rd March. The concert starts at 7.30 pm and ends at 8.30pm.
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