General Chat

Good morning :-)

Thank you for those words kandj - you and your husband are still being remembered in prayer. <3


The Collect for today, the First Sunday in Lent :



Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.


Today, our Rainbows, Brownies and Guides are leading the service in commemoration of Thinking Day. I hope to be there, but my husband is rather slow at the moment, so I will have to wait and see.


Love to all. Cx :-)

Remembering all in need of comfort and support.x

Thanks to Cynthia and to Emma

The first Sunday in Lent today and there will have been a time of excitement and anticipation for a shared journey in faith with church family and Christian friends.

First Sunday in Lent today and it is a very important time in the church calendar because it gives us an opportunity to refocus on God . It is traditionally a period when we set aside time to spend in prayer, meditation or Bible reading with ourselves of with others.

Beloved friends, in this season of repentance and healing
We accept God's invitation to be ever mindful to the needs of others.
Offering our prayers on behalf of local community in the church and in the world.
Amen

Good morning :-)


At 6.30am yesterday, my husband could hardly move - by 9.30am he was dressed and ready for church!!! :-D

There was an bsolutely full house for the Thinking Day Service as we have thriving guiding units attached to church. In fact, the waiting list for Brownies is so long that by the time their turn comes round, some girls will be far too old to join!

The service was well presented and well led with a 30 years of service presentation made, two birthdays celebrated and a Diamond Wedding anniversary applauded, with flowers given. A truly family orientated morning of worship and praise.


For today:

Praise to Jesus, our Savior; by his death he has opened for us the way of salvation. Let us ask him: Lord, guide your people to walk in your ways.

God of mercy, you gave us new life through baptism, – make us grow day by day in your likeness.

May our generosity today bring joy to those in need, – in helping them may we find you.

Help us to do what is good, right and true in your sight, – and to seek you always with undivided hearts.

Forgive our sins against the unity of your family, – make us one in heart and spirit.

Amen.



Cx :-)

Pleased to here that your husband was able to attend
your church yesterday Cynthia. x

Good morning :-)


Thank you Emma, it was good for him to be able to be there and to take part in what was going on.

I've had a message from kandj to say that she may not be around for a little while as her husband is going through another bad patch bless him. We send our love and prayers to them both. <3


For today, a hymn which is very appropriate to the season of Lent.


From heaven you came helpless babe
Entered our world, your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give Your life that we might live

This is our God, The Servant King
He calls us now to follow Him
To bring our lives as a daily offering
Of worship to The Servant King

There in the garden of tears
My heavy load he chose to bear
His heart with sorrow was torn
'Yet not My will but Yours,' He said

Come see His hands and His feet
The scars that speak of sacrifice
Hands that flung stars into space
To cruel nails surrendered

So let us learn how to serve
And in our lives enthrone Him
Each other's needs to prefer
For it is Christ we're serving

- Graham Kendrick


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQiLEO4D5s


With love and prayers to all.................Cx :-)

Thank you Cynthia. I generally enjoy the hymns of Graham Kendrick and also Stuart Townend.

I am pleased your husband made it to church with you on Sunday.

I was sorry to hear that Kandji's OH is not too well. They are in my thoughts.

I've been "counting my blessings" this morning (my birthday) and realising just how much I have to be thankful for. This is never a good time of year for me. This week is the anniversary of the deaths of both my parents and I think also of a lovely aunt and dear uncle whose funerals I have attended during this week in past years. But this morning I have decided I must be more positive. So I am now going to pack up a couple of tea services and other china that I have kept since my mother's death 41 years ago, but have never used. I shall take them to the Salvation Army who can sell them in their shop, give to someone In need or make use of in their cafe as they think fit.

Thinking today particularly of those who might be grieving for a loved one and those who do not have the good life that I enjoy

Thinking of kandj and her husband and Vera at this time <3

Thank you Emma

Good morning :-)


Belated happy birthday greetings to Vera, and I hope you had a good day despite your sad memories. <3

I think it's a generous thought to donate your long unused tea set to the Salvation Army and I am sure they, and others, will benefit from it in one way or another. Much better than it sitting doing nothing. :-)

For today:

Dear Lord,
I know you receive what is in my heart.
Let me be inspired by your words and by the actions of your son, Jesus.
Guide me to make sacrifices this Lent in the spirit of self-denial
and with greater attention to you and to those around me.
Help me to believe that you will grant me this
because of the sacrifice Jesus made for me.

Amen.


Remembering kandj and her husband and all others who tend to ailing relatives at this time.

Cx :-)

To our young friend who has gone as far as she can
In her recovery.
For enjoying every day and sharing your smiles with
your family and friends.

God Bless <3

Good morning :-)


I had been wondering how things were going with your young friend Emma and she has been held in prayer every day.

Looking for various ideas on a Lenten theme, I came across a Celtic Lenten Practice.

Choose one thing that you do everyday such as brushing your teeth, getting dressed, turning on your computer, eating, rising from bed in the morning, or going to sleep in the evening. As you do this action, pause to remember that God is with you. Do this every day for the entire six weeks. Or choose to bless your children each morning and evening.


"In the milking of cows and tending the hearth,
in threading the loom and gathering the peat,
the breath of prayer blessing each movement,
a naming of Creator upon each mindful deed."


Wonderful thoughts to help us concentrate our minds.


Remembering our friends in prayer.

Cx :-)

Thank you Cynthia for your prayers x

Good morning :-)

I hope today brings peace to those who are struggling and hope to those who feel lost.



Thanks be to Christ the Lord, who brought us life by his death on the cross. With our whole heart let us ask him: By your death raise us to life

Teacher and saviour, you have shown us your fidelity and made us a new creation by your passion, keep us from falling again into sin.

Help us to deny ourselves today, and not deny those in need.

May we receive this day of penance as your gift,-and give it back to you through works of mercy.

Master our rebellious hearts, and teach us generosity.


Amen.



Cx :-)

Good morning..... :-)


As tomorrow is St. David's Day, I thought I would take a look at the life of the man who is the Patron Saint of Wales.


From the cathedral website :

David was born in the year 500, the son of St Non and a prince of Ceredigion. Legend states that Non gave birth to him on a cliff top during a violent storm. The present cathedral stands on the site of the monastery he founded in the inhospitable area known as 'Glyn Rhosyn.' David and his followers lived a simple life; they refrained from eating meat or drinking beer. David's symbol, now a national symbol of Wales, is the leek.

David rose to become a bishop in the church and made several pilgrimages including one to Jerusalem during which, tradition states, he brought back with him a stone which now sits in an altar in the south transept of the cathedral.

The best known miracle associated with David is said to have taken place when he was preaching in the middle of a large crowd at the Synod of Llanddewi Brefi. When those at the back complained that they could not hear him, the ground on which he stood is reputed to have risen up to form a small hill so that everyone had a good view. A white dove settled on his shoulder, a sign of God's grace and blessing.

David died in the year 589 and the monastery is said to have been 'filled with angels as Christ received his soul'. His final words to his followers were: 'Be Joyful. Keep the Faith. Do the little things that you have heard and seen me do.'

PRAYER
Almighty God,
who called your servant David to be a faithful
and wise steward of your mysteries for the people of Wales:
Mercifully grant that, following his purity of life
and zeal for the gospel of Christ,
we may with him receive the crown of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and ever.
Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


The Collect for today:

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth,
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ’s religion,
that they may reject those things that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Remembering our friends in prayer. Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


I hope everyone has had a good week end, but for those who may be feeling rather down today, I hope this helps...:


God’s Hand is Always There

I am perplexed and often vexed
And sometimes I cry and sadly sigh,
But do not think, dear Father above,
That I question you or your unfailing love.
It’s just that sometimes when I reach out,
You seem to be nowhere about,
And while I’m sure you love me still
And I know in my heart that you always will,
Somehow I feel I cannot reach you.
And though I get on my knees and beseech you,
I cannot bring you close to me,
And I feel adrift on life’s raging sea.
But though I cannot find your hand
To lead me on to the promised land,
I still believe with all my being
Your hand is there beyond my seeing.

-Helen Steiner Rice


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Off to the eye clinic soon so, for today :


God in heaven and in my life, guide me and protect me.

I so often believe I can save myself and I always end in failure.

Lead me with your love away from harm and guide me on the right path.

May your Spirit inspire the Church and make us an instrument of your love and
guidance.

Thank you for your care for me.

Amen.


Remembering to hold our friends in prayer. Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


The visit to the eye clinic appears to have been the last one we shall make for now. Unfortunately, the problem has not resolved itself and there is nothing more they can do. Ah well. Such is life and we continue to be grateful for small mercies.


Another Lenten hymn to strengthen us :


Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from harmful passions set me free,
and make me pure within.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
with care and woe oppressed;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is passed,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
that I may sing above
to Father, Holy Ghost and thee
the songs of praise and love.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqQ1IPOIZwA



Remembering kandj and her husband at this time.

Love to all Cx :-)

For all in need of comfort x

Those who trust in the Lord
will find their strength renewed.

Isaiah 40:31