Chads News - 1st July
01 July 2026 12:00
Dear Church Family,
What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? If I was to think carefully and objectively about it, I’d probably land on something like the prawn linguine I had at a hotel once, or perhaps a lamb shank in redcurrant sauce from a pub in North Wales. But I’ve just spent literally five minutes thinking carefully to remember those meals. If you asked me about my favourite meals and I answered instinctively, I’d talk about who I’d eaten the food with. The food needs to be good – of course it does – but the company makes it memorable. Fried fish on a beach with friends from Devon, a kebab with my brother, eggs royale for breakfast in a café with Rachel.
For our Sunday services this August we’re remembering the meals Jesus shared with people. We do hear about some of what they ate but the food, honestly, doesn’t sound that incredible. Unleavened bread and a glass of wine anyone? How about a couple of loaves of bread and a few fish to share between thousands of you? These stories haven’t endured because they were Michelin-starred glories, recipes passed down through generations as the height of civilised dining. These meals endure because of what Jesus did at them, what He said, who He is.
The 9.15 and 11am services will follow the same theme and we’ll share food together after both services. The church will be set out a little differently, with tables in the side aisles for food. The only difference between the services is that the 9.15 gets to share two meals – we’re still taking communion every week – while the 11am will have craft activities. Here are the services including details on 11am craft:
• 2nd August (9.15 only) – The Lord’s Table
No food after this service because the meal at the communion table is the only one we need.
• 9th August – Breakfast on the Beach
Campfires with Jesus, fishy craft & sausage butties.
• 16th August – Desert Picnic
Deserts, stone painting & rock cakes!
• 23rd August – The Wedding Breakfast
Feasts, a God that provides & wedding cake!
• 30th August – The Biggest Picnic Ever!
Miracles, suncatchers & bagels!
Please note the 2nd August is 9.15 only as many of us are away at New Wine.
Looking forward to eating and sharing together this summer!
God bless,
Dave