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At the start of the clapping for the NHS on Thursday nights, I stood out the back of our apartment and played “When the Saints go Marching in”. I thought it would be heard by our immediate neighbours only, but a few more people heard it and a lot more heard about it. The following week I was asked to play in the car park at the front of the complex so more people could hear. This has now become a regular event with me playing at various places in this complex and trying to think of other tunes to play.
This has led to various conversations about my cornet playing, the Salvation Army and Christianity in general. I have become aware of a lot more Christians and indeed we have a retired Vicar here at Wixams Retirement Village. He has started a Christian newsletter where people can contribute thoughts. One of the residents who attends Elstow Abbey, videoed me playing one Thursday and put it on Facebook. The Vicar of Elstow Abbey saw it and remarked that I could be of use to him.
I cannot do a lot in this current situation but I can do a little. I am reminded of the verse in Matthew chapter 25 verse 40, “I tell you the truth whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me”.
People have said “Where is God in this Virus.” I cannot see God in the virus but I can see God in the nurses, doctors carers, support staff, lorry drivers, volunteers and all those doing a bit to help others in this situation. Kathy and I set our alarm for 12.00 and pray for this situation. We have lost a dear friend to Covid-19 and are praying for her family.
So whatever you can do, whether it is a lot or just praying, you will do it for people and for God.
This has led to various conversations about my cornet playing, the Salvation Army and Christianity in general. I have become aware of a lot more Christians and indeed we have a retired Vicar here at Wixams Retirement Village. He has started a Christian newsletter where people can contribute thoughts. One of the residents who attends Elstow Abbey, videoed me playing one Thursday and put it on Facebook. The Vicar of Elstow Abbey saw it and remarked that I could be of use to him.
I cannot do a lot in this current situation but I can do a little. I am reminded of the verse in Matthew chapter 25 verse 40, “I tell you the truth whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine you did for me”.
People have said “Where is God in this Virus.” I cannot see God in the virus but I can see God in the nurses, doctors carers, support staff, lorry drivers, volunteers and all those doing a bit to help others in this situation. Kathy and I set our alarm for 12.00 and pray for this situation. We have lost a dear friend to Covid-19 and are praying for her family.
So whatever you can do, whether it is a lot or just praying, you will do it for people and for God.