Our first "Lent Encouragement" was from Amy. The photograph above shows Amy with her mother over 70 years ago.

Lent has always been a favourite time for me, heralded well over 70 years ago by the wonderful Shrove Tuesday pancakes my mother always made! Always a season to reflect and take stock.... but it comes this year with even more of a challenge, since that's what I seem to have been doing for months! I am sure that never in my life have I done more "pondering", more praying and experiencing the Lord's overruling each day...He has indeed been my refuge and strength. Lockdown has given time to ponder old truths in new situations and to count my blessings, and opportunities to find new creative ways to bless people and to be blessed through many wonderful streamed services.