The Garden
was a hive of activity yesterday afternoon: running repairs on a section of
wall that had been knocked down by a neighbour’s tree; borders that needed redefining;
a silted-up water feature; some planting. Spring has arrived, and the garden is
returning to good shape.
It
isn’t only the garden that goes through seasons: the gardening team had been
pruned right back, through various pastoral circumstances; and had experienced
a time when those left were unable to do very much; but is now growing vigorously
again, with evidence of fruitfulness to come.
Not
only is it a great part of the life of the church; it is a great illustration
of the life of the church, and of the rhythm of life with its seasons of
pruning, abiding, growing and bearing fruit (John 15:1-17).
I’m
hoping that we get a better summer this year than last, with scope for quiet
days, outdoor services, and a party or two...
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