Hannah's faith

1 Samuel 1:10-11 (NIV2011) " 10 In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the LORD, weeping bitterly. 11 And she made a vow, saying, “LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.”

Hannah took her sadness to the Lord, and he remembered her. She:
• Suffered 1 Samuel 1:2-7, John 16:33
• Surrendered 1 Samuel 1:10-11, Matthew 10:37-39
• Rejoiced 1 Samuel 1:24-28, 2:1-2, 2:21, Luke 6:38

Hannah gave back to God what He had first given to her and found joy, purpose and honour.
1 Samuel 2:7-8 (NIV2011) " 7 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honour. “For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; on them he has set the world." 

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June Art Gallery - Andrew Suggett

We are privileged to display some of the artwork from local artist Andrew Suggett. Here's a little about him.

"I had enjoyed drawing in the distant past, (very intricate pen and ink drawings) but employment and other commitments took up most of my time.
Art took a backwards step! In 2001, I was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, and for many years I completely lost confidence in my ability to draw and paint.

About five years ago, my younger daughter Kathryn gave me a Christmas present of a wood burning kit.( A little like an electric soldering iron) Some time later I plugged the tool in and drew some small scenes and objects into three ply scraps of timber.

 I found that I was able to alter my style of drawing and painting to partly accommodate the effects of the Parkinson’s in my hands, and I continue to experiment with pen and wash and water colours.
I think that the style of my paintings is very much more casual than I was able to do earlier, and I am enjoying challenge.Painting and carving to me is purely a hobby, pastime I enjoy and I hope that I can continue painting for many years to come."