The weekend was titled as ‘Tending the Lamp of Faith’ and was led by the Revd Ian Wallace, Vicar of St Marys Yate. Five Addresses on this topic were interspersed with Evening and Morning Prayer, A Service of Light and two Eucharists. There was an opportunity on Saturday afternoon to enjoy some free time to walk along the lakeside, visit the bird hides, or take a trip to Brecon. Silence is from after Evening Prayer until Lunch the following day. There is something quite special having breakfast in silence overlooking the lake, watching the cattle, birds and mist passing over the lake and mountain top. Ian spoke about the biblical storms, storms at sea and storms of life, particularly the storm of Covid and the loss of life. In all these storms there is a lamp which lights the way – a lamp of faith to hold on to. Everyone takes something different away with them. You don’t always know what it at the time. For me it was the final Address ‘Refreshing our Call’. Reading 2 Corinthians 4: 1 - 15. I end with verses 8 -10. which speaks to me of my ‘Lamp of Faith’ ‘we are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair; there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; and though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed. At all times we carry in our mortal bodies the death of Jesus, so that his life may also be seen in our bodies’ Date for next years Retreat 7th - 9th October at Llangasty. The Leader has yet to be arranged. The cost is about £180 which includes, comfy accommodation, all meals, interspersed with tea and coffee. It also includes a gift token for the Leader and a token to the kitchen staff for their lovely cooking. Do think about experiencing this relaxing, spiritual and peaceful weekend next year. 10
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