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BISHOP’S LETTER BERE REGIS CRICKET CLUB

New Horizons

From my bedroom window I have a great view of both
Preston Hill and Hambledon Hill. The Wessex Ridgeway
Path passes across them, which spurred me, during my
period of study leave earlier in the year, to walk that
entire path from Marlborough to Lyme Regis. It took me
across many new horizons, across the Wiltshire Downs,
around Salisbury Plain and down through the
Marshwood Vale to the coast. It was a great walk albeit
very boggy in places given the February rain.
The Summer gives us the chance to explore new horizons, whether it be to revisit
somewhere close by enjoying some sunshine, or to explore a new place on
holiday or a day out. The Bible invites us to enjoy the splendour of creation, to
admire God’s handiwork and to take time out with him reflecting on the past
and the future.
This summer will also bring a new political horizon, as we pray for our newly
elected leaders and continue to pray for the wellbeing of our own country and
the peace of the world.
Horizons help us journey on through life in hope, with the assurance that the God
of the universe cares for us all very deeply. It is by asking Christ to walk with us
through each day, whatever that may bring that we find true contentment, and
often some unexpected surprised on the way. This next month let’s commit to
doing just that and begin each morning with the words of the psalmist. ‘This is the
day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it’ Psalm 118:24
Bishop Karen

Did you Know?

Would you like to have the parish magazine delivered to your door each month
if you live within the parishes?
We have a fantastic team of volunteer distributors who undertake the
delivery of this magazine, and for just £10 a year (which is £2 less than you
would pay at the retail price and no charge for delivery), you could be included
on one of these rounds.
Contact the Editor, for more information: Alison Debenham
alison@culverdell.co.uk or 01929 471780

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