Jesus was the unexpected messenger of good news; He WAS the good news!

Gospel: John 6: 41–51
Amen, Amen, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life.

This is the only miracle found in all four gospels, which means it is an exceptional event with meaning that goes much deeper than the extraordinary feeding of those thousands.

Jesus’ compassion for those who need his help; balancing personal rest with the needs of others

Gospel: Mark 6: 30–34
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”

Like the twelve apostles, we are sent out to spread the message of Jesus and trust in his care.

Gospel: Mark 6: 7–13
He instructed them to take nothing for their journey but a walking stick.

I once met a rich young man. You see, once upon a time, when I was young, fit and good looking – well all-right, about twenty-five years ago – I once cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats – from the South to the North of Great Britain – more than a thousand miles.