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Hello everyone

I drew the curtains this morning and the sunshine and brightness was a real surprise. Very, very welcome indeed I might add.

I began to sing a hymn which I remember from school assembly, a lot of years ago!

SUMMER SUNS ARE GLOWING

Summer suns are glowing
over land and sea,
happy light is flowing
bountiful and free .
Everything rejoices
in the mellow rays,
all earth's thousand voices
swell the psalm of praise.

God's free mercy streameth
over all the world
and his banner gleameth
everywhere unfurled.
Broad and deep and glorious
as the heaven above
shines in might victorious
his eternal love.

Lord, upon our blindness
thy pure radiance pour
for thy loving kindness
make us love thee more.
and when clouds are drifting
dark across our sky
then, the veil uplifting
Father, be thou near.

We will never doubt thee
thou they veil thou light
light is dark without thee
death with thee is bright.
Light of Light! shine o'er us
on our pilgrim way
go thou still before us
to the endless day.

Thinking of families on holiday, hoping they will feel blessed with sunshine today xx

Good morning :-)


Today looks as though, at long last, Summer has arrived.......not sure for how long though :-D


Dear God

I woke up today

I can smell the flowers

I can feel the warmth of the sun

I can see the trees blooming

I can hear the birds singing

I thank you for letting me sense you.

Amen.




Cx :-)

Thank you Cynthia..... can you believe I actually forgot this very important event today
I have just had to read up right now and remind myself of the story in Scripture.

Our citizenship is in heaven. We eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will
transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
(Philippians 3 v 20-21) New International Version.

Praying now for all who will work throughout this night, especially outdoors. xx

Good morning :-)


What lovely words to find kandj.....


Today we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration.

This is where Jesus, Peter, James and John to a mountain to pray. On the mountain, Jesus begins to shine with bright light. Then, Moses and Elijah appear and they speak together. There is a voice from the clouds and Jesus is called ‘Son’. The Transfiguration is considered to be an important moment in Christianity- where human nature meets God with Jesus as the connecting point – the bridge between heaven and earth.



Father in heaven,
whose Son Jesus Christ was wonderfully transfigured
before chosen witnesses upon the holy mountain,
and spoke of the exodus he would accomplish at Jerusalem:
give us strength so to hear his voice and bear our cross
that in the world to come we may see him as he is;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.


Continuing to hold many in prayer. Cx :-)

Hello all

Have been tidying a bookcase today and have quite a few books to take to the village charity shop tomorrow. A piece of paper dropped out of a book that I haven't opened for several years and this is what I had written........

Dream more,
Complain less,
Listen more,
Talk less,
Love more
Argue less,
Hope more
Fear less
Relax more
Worry less
Believe more
Doubt less
Play more
Work less.

No idea where I got these words from but gave me food for thought.

Remembering all in need of prayerful support this night. xx

Good morning :-)


I wish there was better weather for those who are on school holidays but not able to get away....... a little bit more sunshine would go a long way :-D


An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

Love to all Cx :-)

Hello all

Interesting words Cynthia. Mildred Bell is a new name but similar style to HSR.

Your church family will surely be more than happy to read all your facebook news.

We have been blessed to have had our granddaughter K staying for a week. She is back home again and it's very quiet here now, we all shared a happy time together.
"Children's children, are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children" Proverbs 17:6

The village streets are busy with children being on school holidays. I remember it was always a happy if tiring time keeping youngsters entertained in the Summer.

A prayer for both our grandchildren K and J and children of neighbours and friends.

Lord, watch over all children, keep them healthy and keep them safe this Summer.
Thank You for the blessings of time spent with children, for laughter and for hugs.
May they grow in grace through family visits, play and picnics, and new friendhips.
Give strength and encouragement to all parents during the long school holidays.
In Jesus name we ask. Amen.

Children are a gift of the Lord. Psalm 127: 3

Good morning :-)

For our church FB page, I am busy looking for snippets of information which are connected to the various plaques and memorials we have around the place. It's been very interesting to find out via Ancestry and googling, more about the lives of the names which have long been outlived. In the 1860's, it cost £9506 to build our church...............these days, that figure would be over £700,000. A lot of money indeed and it was mostly contributed by one family.


For today:

A New Day


The morning's here, another day,
The sun is shining through,
I left my worries all behind;
Today, I start anew.
An orchestra of tuneful birds
Gives messages of cheer,
The dark of night has vanished
And the morning sun is here.
The dew is wet with diamonds
And the world has come alive,
The little stems I planted,
All limp; will now survive.
The morning's come,
the air is sweet,
The sun is shining through,
Yesterday has ceased to be
Today, I start anew.

by Mildred H Bell


Love to all Cx :-)

Hello all

The Yorkshire flags are still flying high in the village main street. A good sight to see.

Cynthia, it was good for you both to make it to church yesterday. I hope your husband continues to keep stable so you can go out and about more together.

Sad news of the sudden death of Cilla Black. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and close friends now. Remembering other families who are grieving too.

Matthew 5:4. Blessed are those who mourn, they shall be comforted.

Good morning :-)


I hope everyone involved in the celebrations for Yorkshire Day, had a wonderful time. I love visiting that county - it's so very beautiful.


Yes, my husband made it to church thank goodness. Let's hope we are on another good spell for a while. :-)


For today:

Be thou my vision, Lord
this day and every day,
the centre of my life,
the focus of my thoughts.
Be thou my wisdom, Lord
the inspiration of my words,
in every situation,
Your Spirit my support


Thinking of the death of Cilla Black - an icon of earlier times and praying for all who mourn at this time.


Cx :-)

Hello All

Yorkshire Day flags will be kept flying in the village main street for rest of this week.
It rained just before the fireworks display...... typical British Summer weather!

The collect for today brought the fruits of the Holy Spirit to my mind.

Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity
gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.

Cynthia, I hope that your husband felt well enough to be with you in church today.

Thinking of all who are out and about on our busy roads right now. xx

Good morning :-)


Happy Yorkshire Day to all friends from that wonderful county.... <3


Just hoping that my husband can make it to church gain this morning.....as kandj says, we live in hope :-)

The Collect for today:

The Collect

Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church:
open our hearts to the riches of your grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace;
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.


Remembering friends in prayer. Cx :-)

Hello All

Thanks Cynthia, I also liked today's posting.

Today is Yorkshire Day, so join me in celebrating today for White Rose County.

In the main street of our village today there are many Yorkshire flags displayed.
A white rose in the centre of a plain blue background, all look very special today.
In the Community Centre there will be a Yorkshire Day celebration evening, with a brass band playing traditional Yorkshire songs for a good old sing song. after eating pie and mash or Yorkshire Pudding filled with vegetables and gravy.
Sadly we won't be there... next year perhaps?? We forever live in hope.

A White Rose Quote to share with everyone on this special day.

A flower that shows us that the world is full of.....
Love, Friendship, Happiness, Affection, Peace.
Here I present it to you to say
I Like You.
Happy White Rose Day

Enjoyed that Cynthia :-) x

Good morning :-)


I hope everyone had a peaceful night.....


The following made me smile ...... and think :

Jacob was a cheater,
Peter had a temper,
David had an affair,
Noah got drunk,
Jonah ran from God,
Paul was a murderer,
Gideon was insecure,
Miriam was a gossiper,
Martha was a worrier,
Thomas was a doubter,
Sara was impatient,
Elijah was moody,
Moses stuttered,
Zaccheus was short,
Abraham was old,
and Lazarus was dead..

.. God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the CALLED!


Love to all Cx :-)

Hello All

Summer has been here today. Sunshine with blue sky and white fluffy clouds.... a blessing for us all to enjoy as sunshine is a good tonic. So much better than any medication and it's FREE.

As day turns to night, keep your worries out of sight
No matter how tough the world might seem,
You all deserve the sweetest dream.

Wishing Good Night and Sweet Dreams to everyone tonight. xxx

Good morning :-)


Thank you kandj <3


The sun is shining..........thank goodness for that :-D


Father, Creator of all, thank You for summer!

Thank you for the warmth of the sun and the increased daylight.

Thank You for the beauty I see all around me and for the opportunity to be outside and enjoy Your creation.

Thank You for the increased time I have to be with my friends and family, and for the more casual pace of the summer season.

Draw me closer to You this summer. Teach me how I can pray no matter where I am or what I am doing.

As I enjoy Your creation, create in me a pure heart and a hunger and a thirst for You.

Amen.


Even if not going far, I hope most folk can make it outside to relax for a while and enjoy the sunshine. Love to all Cx :-)

A late night prayer for everyone.

Watch, dear Lord
with those who wake or weep tonight.
Watch over those who sleep.
Tend the sick ones
Give rest to the weary ones.
Bless the dying
Sooth the suffering.
Shield the joyous
For His names sake
Amen.

Good morning :-)


Lovely words again - thank you <3

The sun is actually shining this morning..........wow! Trouble is, I always want to fill the washing machine so that I can hang clothes out to dry in the fresh air :-D

For today, a Celtic prayer.......


A Familiar Stranger
I saw a stranger today.
I put food for him
in the eating-place
And drink
in the drinking-place
And music
in the listening-place.
In the Holy name
of the Trinity
He blessed myself
and my family.
And the lark said in her warble
Often, often, often
Goes Christ
in the stranger's guise.
O, oft and oft and oft,
Goes Christ
in the stranger's guise.



Remembering those who have asked for prayer....... Cx :-)

Hello all

Thank you for those lovely words Emma.

Cynthia, I seem to be like Martha (always a job to be done!) but do try to become more like Mary............... doesn't always work out as it should though.

Blessed is the person who is too busy to worry in the daytime,and
too sleepy to worry in the night time.

Continuing to remember all in need of prayer. xxx