Cafe Church
October 2017
This month in Café Church our topic was “Insecurity”. After some general discussion about the world today and the sort of global events that make us feel insecure, such as terrorism and war, we moved on to thinking about our own lives and where we may feel afraid and insecure.
Many voiced the following events as things that made them worried or concerned:-
Fear of the unknown. What’s going to happen? What if…….? Events from the past colouring how we think things will work out in the future (is it going to happen again)? Worries about what others think. Meeting others expectations. Health and loss concerns. Fears for our grandchildren’s future. Mental health and disability. Mary talked to us about what it is like to be a deaf person today in our society and the challenge that brings, especially in terms of hearing fire alarms and keeping safe. She has a vibrating pillow so that she is alerted if there is a problem. Fears about old age and dementia and struggling to see family and friends suffer with this terrible disease. Will I end up like that?
On discussing how we cope with these dilemmas, many of us felt the nurture and support of the church family was essential. The guidance from attending church has been positive. Access to church buildings, not just St John’s is something many felt is an environment where they can pray and come close to God in times of trouble and sadness. Practical strategies on how to live with insecurity and to focus on what you can deal with. Talking to God came out very strongly and faith brings us through many trials.
How do you use your faith? We pray (talk to God), many come to church and welcome the sense of peace and calm in church buildings. Some of us use holding crosses for comfort. Words from the bible read for comfort and strength.
Most of all we are assured of God’s love in times of trial. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”. Lamentations 3: 22-23
Revd Trish, Chris, Stewart & Mags
This month in Café Church our topic was “Insecurity”. After some general discussion about the world today and the sort of global events that make us feel insecure, such as terrorism and war, we moved on to thinking about our own lives and where we may feel afraid and insecure.
Many voiced the following events as things that made them worried or concerned:-
Fear of the unknown. What’s going to happen? What if…….? Events from the past colouring how we think things will work out in the future (is it going to happen again)? Worries about what others think. Meeting others expectations. Health and loss concerns. Fears for our grandchildren’s future. Mental health and disability. Mary talked to us about what it is like to be a deaf person today in our society and the challenge that brings, especially in terms of hearing fire alarms and keeping safe. She has a vibrating pillow so that she is alerted if there is a problem. Fears about old age and dementia and struggling to see family and friends suffer with this terrible disease. Will I end up like that?
On discussing how we cope with these dilemmas, many of us felt the nurture and support of the church family was essential. The guidance from attending church has been positive. Access to church buildings, not just St John’s is something many felt is an environment where they can pray and come close to God in times of trouble and sadness. Practical strategies on how to live with insecurity and to focus on what you can deal with. Talking to God came out very strongly and faith brings us through many trials.
How do you use your faith? We pray (talk to God), many come to church and welcome the sense of peace and calm in church buildings. Some of us use holding crosses for comfort. Words from the bible read for comfort and strength.
Most of all we are assured of God’s love in times of trial. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”. Lamentations 3: 22-23
Revd Trish, Chris, Stewart & Mags