St Mary's Church, Mudford

                                         June 2025

Richard’s letter this month contains a plug for the Marston Magna

Midsummer Fair, on Saturday 21stJune. There a Duck Race at 1.00pm and

the fair on the Moat Field from 1.30, with lots of fun and entertainment. I am

sure you would be welcome if you went along.

Dear all,

So, the month of June has arrived and the excitement mounts as the Marston

Magna Midsummer Fair draws ever nearer. I’ve heard such a lot about this

special day and, as a lifelong townie, I’m hoping it will be a fabulous

introduction to country life for me. To that end I’ve volunteered to work on

the Bar. Not only will that be a place where I feel at home, but I’m hoping it

will also be a great opportunity to meet loads of new people as you come to

get a drink and introduce yourselves. I’ll be the one dressed as a Vicar.

Whether in the Moat Field at the Fair, or in any of our highways and byways, if

you correctly repeat this month’s Memory Verse to me you will receive the

customary reward.

One day, Jesus met a woman standing by a well. He

asked her to give him a drink of water. There were a load of background

issues which I haven’t got space to explain here, but do read it for yourself in

John’s Gospel, chapter 4. The punch line was that Jesus compared the idea of

literal water – which refreshes the body – to “spiritual water” – refreshment

for the soul. Here’s the verse:

Jesus said: “The water I give will be to you like a spring, welling up to eternal

life.” (John 4:14)

Jesus offers you refreshment for your soul. You should accept that offer. But

don’t forget to come for some bodily refreshment on June 21st as well.

With all good wishes,

Richard

richardtherector@hotmail.com