Arts and Crafts Group The Shapwick Arts and Crafts Group continues to thrive. A wide range of new activities are being attempted successfully and we are all enjoying a couple of hours of relaxing crafting along with a superb array of cakes and savoury delights. We meet on Thursdays, 2-4pm, in the Village Hall. RICH TWEEDY Every blessing, Rich Tweedy vicar@poldenwheel.co.uk Relax, folks! 3 SUMMER I S SUE | J ULY 2 0 2 5 What do you think it would mean to live life the way God intended, as described in the Bible? I wonder whether you think the answer might be “you should work hard every hour that God gives you, and only then would you gain God’s approval”? Fortunately, that’s not God wants of us! One of the things that characterises the life that God desires for us is that we include rest within it. Of course, there is plenty written in the Bible about working hard – but right from the start, rest is part of the picture! It’s even embedded in the ten commandments: “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy... On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns.” . MARGARET DOBBS We’re entering holiday season, when many of us will go away for a while. You may not have thought of it this way before – but taking a holiday (holy-day) is closer to how God wants us to live our lives than not doing so! It’s an example of how God wants us to receive his grace, freely given to us, rather than to strive in our lives, either to impress God or our employers or our colleagues or anyone else. I find watching wildlife is one of the most relaxing things to do – so here’s a picture of the glossy ibis that was at HamWall earlier this year.
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