
You are welcome to join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and meditation on God’s Word.
Our bible study is incorporated in the Holy Communion service on Thursday morning at 10.00 a.m.
You are welcome to join us for a wonderful time of fellowship and meditation on God’s Word.
Our bible study is incorporated in the Holy Communion service on Thursday morning at 10.00 a.m.
Ladies Guild Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month in the St Michael’s Room at St Barnabas.
New members most welcome.
Tired of being alone or isolated? Join us every Wednesday for coffee (or tea), care, chat and company. Absolutely free community event. Social distancing and hygiene practices maintained. We would love to see you.
Luke 8.26-39
Today we read a story about a dramatic transformation in the
Gospel reading. Jesus heals a man with some kind of mental
issue (perhaps psychosis, perhaps dementia – who knows?) in
a town called Gerasa. Jesus has power over forces we do not
understand and heals the man. Not only does he then ‘sit at
the feet of Jesus’ like a disciple, but Jesus sends him to
proclaim the Good News as a missionary to his Gentile
neighbours. Those neighbours were ‘seized with great fear’
but Jesus only wanted the best for them, just as he had for the
former demoniac.
Text: Robert McLean
© Anglican Board of Mission, 2025
Lord,
May the people of this Parish be never ceasing in prayer, so that we may all be filled with the knowledge of God’s will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Help us to lead lives worthy of God, fully pleasing to him while bearing fruit in every good work.
May we all be made strong in the power of God, who rescues us from the powers of darkness and transfers us to the Kingdom of his Son in whom we have forgiveness of sins,
Amen