Good evening my friends,

Where is the time going? We are almost in August and I’m still wearing socks and long trousers! 

Thank you for your feedback about including the dates of events in this weekly letter. The general sweep of replies suggested that this would be good but that it is also a little fraught in terms of finding a way to do it that wouldn’t forget to include something! There was also a feeling from several that maybe the collating of the information should be done by someone else and that it should come as an attachment to my letter, so as to not intrude on the chatty nature that I have developed with you all. I’ll take all that thinking to a few wise people and see what we can develop!

In the meantime, I do need to remind you that on Saturday 27th, just a day or two away, it is the Big Breakfast in the Memorial Hall in Usk. This is run by the Ministry Area and offers a superb breakfast from 8am-11am that morning. All the food is locally sourced and the breakfast is free, leave a donation if you would like. If you’ve never been, I really do recommend it – the quality is exceptional, and the company is great. The last one saw well over 100 people enjoying food and friends. Maybe I’ll see you there?

My only other thing to share this week is a prayer request. Knowing that I can ask so many people to pray about things is truly wonderful and a brilliant example of what it means to be part of a church community. We can all pray, wherever we are, and whatever our circumstances, so thank you for your willingness.

I would be so grateful if you could join me in praying for families over this summer. I am aware that several families I know are coping with loss, of all different types, and much of it is hidden, and not shared. That’s  in addition to the loss of older family members, which his always hard. Please can we pray that all those learning to live with loss of any kind can find peace and comfort form God, and the y don’t feel alone in their various situations. 

Thank you so much.

And now to close, to tidy my desk, and to find something rubbish to watch on the telly this evening, ready for a rest day tomorrow. My plan for resting is to tackle the chaos of the hallway and hang the last of the pictures. I’ll let you know how that goes!

With my love and gratitude for you all,

Sally xxx

Please note that Friday is usually my rest day. Emails received on Friday may not be responded to until after the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.