A bitterly cold day today. I took Thom up to the shop to begin his paper round and came straight back, made tea and returned to a warm bed. I didn't go to church this morning and stayed at home with the kids. Mary stayed in bed until lunchtime - tired out after yesterday's travel and exertions at Cheltenham. Thom remained in his room. Sara went to church on her own where she was on duty as a "welcomer". I pottered about this morning and did some more work on tonight's service. I cooked lunch for us today - cubed roast chicken and choritzo with roast vegetables - all in a big roasting tray. The squash and the natural juices made a homemade sauce which was delightful - and filling. This afternoon Thom and I followed Southampton's defeat (4-2) at the hands of Newcastle United which puts them a place down in the table and only 3 points clear of the relegation places. Tonight I took the Joint Roman Catholic Service at Whaddon and also preached as the Roman Catholic deacon who was meant to give the sermon couldn't make it. The service went very well - there were about 15 in the congregation which in the small hall was a nice number. I really enjoyed preaching to people who have now becomes friends and they certainly seemed pleased. It was bitterly cold, however, and the heaters only seemed to have warmed up the room as we came to the end of the service. Back in Winterslow, Richard and I met for our weekly de-briefing at the Lion's Head. Very few in tonight but it gives us an opportunity to catch up on what has been happening in our respective lives over the week.
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