12 months into the pandemic, I have been looking back on the things I have done during the year and been surprised at the range of activities which lockdown has brought on:
Walking:
My wife and I have walked on streets of Bradford which we had not walked on for more than 50 years! Averaging 2 miles per day, and missing very few days, we must have walked further than from Land’s End to John O’Groats (603 miles)!
Jigsaw puzzles:
Friends have loaned us puzzles, usually 1,000 pieces. This is one of the hardest ones I borrowed.
Crossword puzzles:
I have a book of Daily Telegraph puzzles, and I generally complete one per day. Good for the brain!
Restoring furniture:
During the beautiful weather around April – June 2020, I sanded and stained 6 dining chairs which we bought from Ebay. The garden was the ideal place to do this dusty job, and get a sun tan at the same time.
Zoom meetings:
These were a new experience for most of us! It has been good to share in regular Bible study with two groups: one in the circuit and the other St Andrew’s and Bolton. Circuit Meeting, Church Council and Church Leadership Team have been made possible by this means.
Monthly cash-counting:
Whilst services have not been held, fellow steward, Roger Butterfield and I have met monthly to count up regular offerings which church members have given to us directly. We have banked over £16,800 altogether, which has helped to keep the church accounts in the black.
Facetime with our families:
We regularly have video calls with our family in USA. But it has been a novelty and a blessing to Facetime with Eccleshill!
Worshipping at home:
We have regularly worshipped with Radio Leeds, Bradford North Circuit (YouTube) and Central Hall, Westminster.
What have you been doing that is different from usual?
What have you been doing that is different from usual?
Martin B, St Andrew’s
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