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vine (us Christians who must actively receive that nourishment), a
Gardener (God, who prunes to make branches more productive)

and ultimately, loads of fruit.

We can’t force this fruit – it comes from a close relationship with
God; if we remain linked in to God, we would hope to see some of
the 9 fruity attributes.

As for the many different kinds of fruit, of course all Christians
should show love, joy, peace etc; however, because we’re bespoke
individuals with a unique relationship with our Vine, we may,
depending on where in the world we’re planted, what sort of care
we get from our Church and what sorts of strengths / challenges we
face, show our fruit in ways that are not uniformly the same.
Let’s encourage and relish all – after all, tomatoes are also fruits!
Karen Naylor

Summer Cream Teas
Thank you to Lesley and
Elizabeth for throwing open their
gardens every Wednesday during
August; and also to the team for
producing delicious cream teas and
cakes.

Great informal occasions!

Thanks to all involved.

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