General Chat

Good morning :-)


You obviously have a priest who likes to state the obvious, Dermot :-D :-D


At church this morning, we have the baptism of two little girls and a little boy.

We pray for these children as they begin their Christian journey of faith.

We also pray for their parents and Godparents, that they will be faithful and true to the promises they are to make during the service.

The Collect (special prayer) for today :

O God the King of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The reading today tells the story of Christ’s ascension into heaven.

Love to all. Cx :-)

"The Bible is a most remarkable book" - a comment last week by our priest during his homily.

Good morning :-)

What a lovely birthday surprise for your husband Vera....I hope he has had a wonderful day and I am sure the celebrations will continue for a few days. Happy birthday to 'Mr Vera' :-D <3


It has been a stressful week for so many folk……..a gentle prayer to help us still our thoughts and minds.

Lord,

Lead me into the valley of your protection.
May I feel safe and secure sheltered there.

Lead me to drink from streams of life.
May I find hope and healing in the waters.

Lead me to fields of green meadows.
May I rest in quiet places on the softness of your grass.

Lead me into the light of your eternal truth.
May I bathe in the promise of heaven.

Amen.


Cx :-)

Amen to your prayers this morning. I am always aware of how much I have compared to so many people, and today I am extra thankful for our physical and mental health. So many of our friends have lost their partners but my darling husband has reached 80 without too many problems.

Thank you very much for your good wishes kandj. Our lovely dil's birthday is also today and she is spending it driving with my son down from Yorkshire to be with us. Daughter and grandson are coming after school and my brother and a friend are on their way now. Eldest granddaughter is working till 8 pm and is back at work 9 am tomorrow but she is still driving to us after work, stopping the night and leaving at the crack of dawn tomorrow. OH has no idea anything special is happening. He will be so surprised. We have a wonderful family and are so grateful for their support.

Prayers for all those who do not have family to share their special times.

Happy 80th Birthday wishes for Vera's husband today. I hope the two of them will enjoy a special weekend shared with family and friends.

Amen to your morning prayer Cynthia. Surrounded by so much tragedy and upset it is right to think how blessed we are to have a comfortable home, warmth, food and family and friends when there are so many others nowhere near as fortunate as we are.

Heavenly Father
Thank you for the blessings that are given each morning. May I never take for granted the many gifts you pass on each day. Thank you Lord for being there for me and walking beside me in good and bad moments. Amen.

Good morning :-)


This week we have heard about the heroic actions of two homeless men in the after-math of the bombing in Manchester.

Today, we pray for the homeless – especially those within our own towns.

Hear our prayer today for all women and men, boys and girls who are homeless this day.

For those sleeping under bridges, on park benches, in doorways or bus stations.

For those who can only find shelter for the night but must wander in the daytime.

For families broken because they cannot afford to pay the rent.

For those who have no relatives or friends who can take them in.

For those who have no place to keep possessions that remind them who they are.

For those who are afraid and hopeless.

For those who have been betrayed by our social safety net.

For all these people, we pray that you will provide shelter, security and hope.

We pray for those of us with warm houses and comfortable beds that we not be lulled into complacency and forgetfulness.

Jesus, help us to see your face in the eyes of every homeless person we meet so that we may be empowered through word and deed, and through the political means we have, to bring justice and peace to those who are homeless. Amen.



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Today is Ascension Day – the celebration of Christ ascending into heaven after His death, burial and resurrection – it occurs on the Thursday 40 days after Easter.

The story of Jesus’ Ascension is told in 3 books of the New Testament. Putting these accounts together, we find that after His resurrection, Jesus appeared several times to His disciples and others.
During this time, He spoke to them further about the kingdom of God and the
coming of the Holy Spirit, for whom they were to wait. After 40 days of these appearances, He was taken up to heaven for the last time. As the disciples watched Him go, enveloped in a cloud, two angels appeared and declared to them that, just as He ascended, Jesus would return in glory.

Love, lift us up.
Lift us up to be with you,
for we are longing for the reassurance
of your presence in our lives.

Lift us up to be with you,
because we need the courage
to live boldly as your witnesses.

Love, lift us up to be with you,
because the world is dying for your wisdom
to bring about reconciliation in the world.



Cx :-)

Believers non believers and different faiths come together
in times of need, God bless them all.

Hello all

Very many good Samaritans helped others in Manchester. We should be focusing
on the compassion and kind acts shared by many and not the evil people around.

Ongoing thoughts and prayers for all affected by the bomb and devastation it caused. xxx

Good morning .....


In the aftermath of yesterday’s horrific attack in Manchester, we heard how many people had opened their homes and their hearts to help those who were involved – it very much reminds us of our Christian responsibilities……

Matthew 25:35

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."


We continue to hold this situation in our prayers. Cx

There are no words to describe this incident but I echo all your thoughts and prayers

My thoughts and prayers for those who lost loved
ones and for those who are injured. x

Hello all

Amen to your prayer Cynthia.

What tragic and heartbreaking news of yet another terrorist attack on innocent
people. Where will all this end??

My thoughts and prayers are with all who lost loved ones at the Manchester Arena and
for the many who will now be traumatized by scenes of such devastation.

Dear Lord, what horrendous news to wake up to and so near to some of us.

We watch and listen in disbelief as the events unfold before us.

We can but ask for your loving arms to enfold those who have been bereaved and those who have been injured. We pray that they may feel your comfort and strength in the days which lie ahead.

We thank you for the work of the emergency services and hospitals and for the offers of help, support and hospitality which have been received from the public.

Our prayers are with all those involved.

Lord, hear our prayers.


Cx

Good morning :-)

This week we will be thinking about various aspects of life. Today we remember those who live alone.

Heavenly Father, my true Provider, in all my daily needs, protect and guide me. Spare me from fire and flood, from thieves, fear and evil in any form. If sickness or accident befall me, send a messenger of love to attend me. When I am feeling low, lift up my heart. I live alone dear Lord, yet because I know your presence is ever near, I will have no fear. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :)

Sunday again - the day when Christians gather together to remember the resurrection of Jesus. Today in church, we will be joined by all our youth organisations along with their leaders and many parents. May need ear plugs!


The Collect for today :

God our redeemer,
you have delivered us from the power of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your Son:
grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life,
so by his continual presence in us he may raise us
to eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


The gospel reading tells of Jesus promising that he will not leave us as orphans but that he will send the Holy Spirit….


Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


You sound very busy Vera - hope you don't meet yourself coming back - from wherever it is you've been! :-D


Today’s extract from Try Praying.

‘This life is not all there is, and a bright future awaits those who believe. These words give us a glimpse of things to come.

No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him.’


“Lord, I would like to have an experience of your love. I want to live my life with you, trusting your love and knowing that you are holy.” Amen.



Love and prayers to all. Cx :-)

~~~~~~~ just waving to all as I pass through. This week is very hectic but I have just managed to have a quick read before I dash out again. Interesting posts as usual Cynthia, thank you.

Good morning :-)


I have seen another Try Praying banner fastened onto a church near me – here is an extract for today :

‘There are no requirements to coming to God. We do not need to be squeaky clean.
God accepts us as we are – all we need to do is believe.
And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.’

‘God, please walk through the day with me’. Amen.


Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Yes, an interesting booklet kandj. I'm not altogether keen on religious tracts but this one isn't too bad really. :-D

Today’s extract from Try Praying.

'We live in a rich country but we are not happy. We have accumulated unsustainable levels of debt. Sexual freedom has brought about the disintegration of family life.
We are eating and drinking ourselves to death. Depression and despair drive suicide. And politicians and community workers are searching for answers.

Are we missing something? Is there another way of living life?'



God, I recognise that the world has gone wrong in many ways and I want to be part of something better. I’m sorry for my own part in making things go wrong and I ask you to make me someone who is connected with heaven. Amen.

Cx :-)