THE BAPTIST CHURCH
It is the month of Mars and I don’t mean the one that helps us to work, rest and play. As if we didn’t know already, March is so called because it was named after the Roman god of war. In fact because of the likelihood of blistering hot weather in the Mediterranean later in the year, March was deemed the best month to start a war.
Interesting that this year Easter is early and falls into the month of war.
Easter is the most important time of year for Christians, and it is a time churches celebrate (yes I do mean celebrate) the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the correct word to use but I do appreciate that many would ask why a load of people would look to a time of false imprisonment, coercion and intimidation of witnesses, a kangaroo court, torture, pain, anguish, loneliness and finally inhumane execution as a time to celebrate. Well if you look at it from those points I would wonder too.
However Easter does not stop at Good Friday. Sunday is coming!
It is the resurrection that is celebrated and that is what makes all the difference. In the resurrection we see the full and final vindication of who Jesus was. It is in the resurrection of Jesus that we are shown that God has made peace with us all. Every little wrong action, thought and inclination has been taken away regardless of whether we deserve it or not.
In this month of war we can all find peace with God, with others and with ourselves. There is always an open invitation from God; why don’t you join us?
Love Jason
The Man in the Manse

Baptist Church News:
We had a joint Churches service on 20 January in the Baptist Church for the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Our Pastor, Jason, led the worship, and Rev. Jim Stevens preached the sermon – a good time of fellowship together. Please note that the Women’s World Day of Prayer service is at St Lawrence, Bovingdon, on Friday 7 March at 10am, and all ladies, gents and children are welcome to come to what is usually an inspiring service.
It’s not too late to contact Jacky on 01923 265221 to book your place for the frugal lunch in aid of Tear Fund on 9 March after church. The service will be led by our Pastor, and there is to be a speaker from Tear Fund to talk about their work.
There are two events for your diary: The May Fair (date to be confirmed) and The Chiltern West Gallery Quire, who are doing a “church crawl” of local Baptist Churches on 14 June , and will be visiting our church. Please make a note of these events.There will be more information in future issues of Chipperfield News.