Pat on the back time

I do realise that just occasionally this blog seems as if it has been written by a grumpy old man. So for the next few sentences we are going to be positive.

A few weeks ago I wrote a letter to the Methodist Recorder complaining about the negativity that was creeping into the Pointers for Preachers column, one of the most useful weekly features for those of us planning services. My letter wasn't printed but apparent;ly it was passed on.

In recent weeks I have noticed a discernable improvement - the "pointers" are once again providing helpful advice and guidance and have stopped patronising the reader. So perhaps we are able to have some influence on our connexional newspaper. Let us hope this positive vein continues.