Hazelwell Weekly Contact February 19th 2023
17 Feb 2023 • Weekly Notices
Hazelwell Weekly Contact
February 19th 2023
Hazelwell Morning Worship at 10.00am (and on Zoom)
Led by Local Preacher Margaret Murphy
- •The people of Turkey and Syria as they face life having lost so much.
- If you are looking for a way to donate towards the relief efforts in Turkey and Syria please
- click the link https://www.dec.org.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA85efBhBbEiwAD7oLQA1yXVVkGtMOUrqkE3ueD4-172dlo0WtOUdbuXLHd-xIIzd3oEOejBoCDzoQAvD_BwE
- Alternatively there will be a further opportunity to contribute to the collection in church on Sunday.Hazelwell Signpost (available from the table at the back of church and from Hub reception)– this is a leaflet giving contact details of a variety of support agencies. Feel free to pass it on to anyone in need of assistance
- Please consider donating to a local foodbank – either in the course of your weekly shop via local supermarket collection or via our collection in church which will be given to the Spearhead trust-“The Spearhead Trust at Bells Farmhouse runs a foodbank alongside other services to help and support members of our community.
- If you are looking for a way to donate towards the relief efforts in Turkey and Syria please
- click the link https://www.dec.org.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA85efBhBbEiwAD7oLQA1yXVVkGtMOUrqkE3ueD4-172dlo0WtOUdbuXLHd-xIIzd3oEOejBoCDzoQAvD_BwE
- Alternatively there will be a further opportunity to contribute to the collection in church on Sunday.Hazelwell Signpost (available from the table at the back of church and from Hub reception)– this is a leaflet giving contact details of a variety of support agencies. Feel free to pass it on to anyone in need of assistance
- Please consider donating to a local foodbank – either in the course of your weekly shop via local supermarket collection or via our collection in church which will be given to the Spearhead trust-“The Spearhead Trust at Bells Farmhouse runs a foodbank alongside other services to help and support members of our community.
Reflection on the Transfiguration of Christ Matthew 17:1-9
The disciples see Jesus revealed in all his divine glory. It is a special moment for them, as Peter confirms – ‘it is good for us to be here’.
The voice of God the Father resounding from the cloud has an important message to convey to the disciples, and us - ‘Listen to him’. A listening heart is a heart warmed by the love of God, and taught by his words. The one we listen to is the Son of God, Jesus, transfigured in his humanity.
Prayer is better described as listening than speaking.
Spend some time echoing his words, or just listening to the mood of love and peace in prayer.
The disciples were privileged to see Jesus in glory, to recognise that their friend could be fully present to them and to God. Jesus saw that the experience was too much for them and told them to keep it in their hearts as they headed back towards the everyday. I thank God for the inspiration and encouragement I discover in my prayer and ask that I may know how best to cherish it in my everyday life, how I might best be present both to God and to my friends.
Transfiguration is about Jesus and about us. When we are with him, we are with the divine. When he is with us, he is with the human. His love, grace, sacraments, peace and compassion can transfigure us. And then we look at those around us and see from the inside out, as people capable of transfiguration. Be present in prayer to light and brightness; allow light to invade your body and know that the light of Jesus given in baptism is never extinguished.
The disciples see Jesus revealed in all his divine glory. It is a special moment for them, as Peter confirms – ‘it is good for us to be here’.
The voice of God the Father resounding from the cloud has an important message to convey to the disciples, and us - ‘Listen to him’. A listening heart is a heart warmed by the love of God, and taught by his words. The one we listen to is the Son of God, Jesus, transfigured in his humanity.
Prayer is better described as listening than speaking.
Spend some time echoing his words, or just listening to the mood of love and peace in prayer.
The disciples were privileged to see Jesus in glory, to recognise that their friend could be fully present to them and to God. Jesus saw that the experience was too much for them and told them to keep it in their hearts as they headed back towards the everyday. I thank God for the inspiration and encouragement I discover in my prayer and ask that I may know how best to cherish it in my everyday life, how I might best be present both to God and to my friends.
Transfiguration is about Jesus and about us. When we are with him, we are with the divine. When he is with us, he is with the human. His love, grace, sacraments, peace and compassion can transfigure us. And then we look at those around us and see from the inside out, as people capable of transfiguration. Be present in prayer to light and brightness; allow light to invade your body and know that the light of Jesus given in baptism is never extinguished.
Burne-Jones window Birmingham Cathedral