Beer and Bible

Despite the sometimes heavy - and in its place beneficial - influence the temperance movement has. If you read your bible you will see that Jesus did not frown on alcohol.

Although possibly with a mental subtext of Marcus Tullius Cicero’s “Never go to excess, but let moderation be your guide.” That - Jesus being a knowledgeable bloke (Luke 2: 29-52), could have heard.

In fact his first recognised miracle gig was at a wedding in Cana , Galilee (John 2:11) where the groom’s parents had obviously underestimated the bar bill and were running low on booze.

John 2: 1-11 (paraphrased)
Mary: (Panicked Hiss) “They’ve run out of booze - and they haven’t invented off licences yet. You’ve got to do something.”.

Jesus: “Oh Muuum!” (Whispered) “Ixnay on that. You know I shouldn’t be doing this stuff yet.”

Mary (to the servants) ”You lot. Just do whatever he tells you - even if it sounds crazy - OK?”

Jesus: (muttered) “Ok Mum I’ll sort it”

And that’s also where the phrase “saving the best till last” comes from too, (John2: 6-10) because it wasn't just your average wine he created.

Jesus didn’t mind being remembered through wine either, or others drinking it (Corinthians 11:25). “This cup of wine stands for a new deal between you and God through my blood. Each time you drink let it remind you of me.”

He probably picked wine for both the symbolism and as something his followers and everyone else might have done regularly.

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Wind forward around 1970 years…

BEER AND BIBLE
at the
GREEN MAN TOOT HILL

7:30 pm every Wednesday May 9 to June 6

Offering you a unique opportunity to refresh your faith.

Jesus said: let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (Isiah 55:1 + John 7:3)
Hence the first drink is FREE!

Contact the Rev Andre Petrine email: pater@me.com

Toot Hill Folk Club News

The Toot Hill Folk Club meets on a Friday, monthly at the Green Man, a Real Ale - Fine dining pub at the heart of one of  Essex’s unspoiled rural hamlets just north of Epping.


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It is a very young club, only two years old, having grown from just a few friends from the village meeting to share some tunes together, to one that draws attendance from right across the region.

The club meets on a monthly basis, has no formal membership and is renowned for its friendliness and informality.

All contributions are warmly appreciated and participation is genially encouraged.




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Our next night is scheduled for 13th April with a 7.30pm gather for an 8pm start. See the Blackboard or visit our Face Book page.