Snowdrops

These brave snowdrops are just coming into flower. They are brave not just because of the weather but because of all the other rubbish that has surrounded them. They've managed to compete with brambles, dead christmas tree, children's plastic toys and goodness knows what other rubbish. So they are a particularly welcome sight.

Snowdrops are a sign of hope at a bleak time of year. Their arrival brings a promise that winter is on its way out - no matter how cold it may actually be- and that we will have a spring and summer.

Rochford church are having a Snowdrop Songs of Praise on the 13th February at 3.00pm. The intention is that it should be a joyous service of hope.