General Chat

Vera I'm so sorry to hear of your sad loss, may your
aunt rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to your cousin and her daughters
at this time.

Emma, your posting is particularly appropriate just now. I have just had a phone call to say that my aunt died earlier today. Her end was quick and peaceful.

I had a feeling on Friday that I must write to aunty, so quickly dashed off a letter and got it in the post and my cousin said she received it yesterday. I am so glad I didn't put it off another day.

Holding in my thoughts my cousin and her two daughters as they cope with the loss of their dearly loved mother and grandmother.

My thoughts and prayers for those coming to terms
with the loss of a loved one.

There is absolutely no time limit on grief.
So don't rush yourself or let others rush you x

Have a look Cynthia, it might just jog your memory but I think that Light Of The World is a modern rather than a traditional hymn. Thankfully, I have stopped humming it today!!

The Holy Trinity,is not very easy to take in even when we are reminded of the Triune God in Scripture. Your explanation is very simple but meaningful too,so Thanks for that.

A familiar hymn and one I feel may be included in many Holy Trinity Sunday services.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY.

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God Almighty
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee
Holy, Holy, Holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.

Holy, Holy, Holy
All the Saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns, around the glassy sea.
Cherabim and Seraphim, falling down before Thee
Who was and is, and ever more shall be.

Holy, Holy, Holy
Though the darkness hide Thee
Though the eye of sinful man, Thy glory may not see.
Only Thou art Holy, there is none beside Thee.
Perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy Holy, Holy
Lord God Almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, Holy, Holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.

Sending a blessing of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Sending out a (((hug))) to those who feel in need of one today. xxx

Good morning :-)


I don't think I know that one kandj - I will have to google to see if the tune rings any bells......thank you.


Today is Trinity Sunday - the Holy Trinity is one of the most complex parts of the Christian faith. The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit - often likened to an apple with the peel being God the Father holding it all together. The flesh being Jesus Christ and the seeds being the Holy Spirit which, when planted brings new fruit. All one, yet three in one. Like I said....complex.

The Collect for today :

Almighty and everlasting God,
you have given us your servants grace,
by the confession of a true faith,
to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity
and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity:
keep us steadfast in this faith,
that we may evermore be defended from all adversities;
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.



Blessings to all. Cx :-)

I woke up this morning with this tune in my head and it's still there, so I will share the words with everyone on here......(It just might go away then ha ha).

Several years ago I used to attend a monthly meeting for Christian ladies. Always a very spiritual evening with praise and worship and also speakers sharing their walk in faith with all in the room.. A young woman named Judy (who worked in local school for the deaf) used to sign to all of the hymns...... which was fascinating to watch!

LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see.
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You.

Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God.
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me.

King of all days
O so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above.
Humbly You came
To the earth you created
All for love's sake became poor.

Here I am to worship etc.............

I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross.
No, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross.

Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God.
You're all together lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
Altogether wonderful to me.

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.
(Desmond Tutu)

Thinking of all who are in a dark or hopeless place tonight. xxx

Good morning :-)


Thank you for reminding us of that wonderful hymn kandj - we can use those stirring words as our thought for today. <3



Remembering our friends in prayer. Cx :-)

I fully agree Cynthia that we all have something, however small, to be thankful for.

Thank you Vera. It is good to count our blessings and even more important I think is to remember others who are worse off than we are.

Both postings today made me think of the Count Your Blessings hymn.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost.
Count your blessings, count them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Count your blessings name them one by one
Count your blessings, see what God hath done
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their land and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold
Count your blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high.

So amid the conflict, whether great of small.
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend
Help and comfort give you to your journeys end.

Count your blessings, name them one by one
Count your blessings, see what God hath done
Count your blessings, name them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Thinking of those who feel depressed and low in spirits tonight. xxx

Thank you Kandj and Cynthia for your recent interesting posts. I particularly like today's Thank You.

The older I get the more I am aware of how fortunate I am. My problems are minor compared to many people's but my blessings are many. In particular I have a large and very close, loving extended family. These days we are geographically scattered but still always there for each other in times of need.

So today my thoughts are with all who are in need of strength and support right now but in particular for those who are alone.

Good morning :-)

That hymn is so beautiful- both in words and in the music.


Despite all our aches, pains and difficult circumstances, we all have something to be grateful for..........





Thank You Lord!

Even though I clutch my blanket
and growl when the alarm rings,
Thank you, Lord, that I can hear ...
There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed
against the morning light
as long as possible,
Thank you, Lord, that I can see ...
Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed
and put off rising,
Thank you Lord,
That I have the strength to rise ...
There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour
of my day is hectic,
When socks are lost
and the toast is burned,
Tempers are short
and my children are so loud,
Thank you, Lord, for my family ...
There are many who are lonely.

Thank you Lord, for all the blessings in my life.



Cx :-)

Amen to that Cynthia.

Be still and know that I am God....... this is so spiritual I feel. Over the years I have tried to run around like a headless chicken and sort my problems out by myself, but this has never ever worked.

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD

Be still and know that I am God
Be still and know that I am God
Be still and know that I am God.

I am the Lord that healeth thee
I am the Lord that healeth thee]
I am the Lord that healeth thee.

In thee, O Lord, I put my trust
In thee, O Lord. I put my trust
In thee, O Lord, I put my trust.

Psalm 31 v 1 (King James Version).
In thee Lord O Lord, do I put my trust:; never let me be ashamed; deliver me in thy righteousness.

Thinking now of all those who feel worried or alone right now. xx

Good morning :-)


Love that version of the Ten Commandments kandj....... :-D


For today:

"Be still and know that I am God”

Lord, may your spirit guide me to seek Your Loving presence more and more. For it is there I find rest and refreshment from this busy world.


Love to all. Cx :-)

Good Luck with the face book for your church Cynthia. Certain to be a success!

I find the lives of all the Saints really very interesting. Thank you.

My neighbour passed a church newsletter to me posted from a friend living in Swan Hill, Nyah Wesernt Australia. This church is studying the 10 Commandments.
I found the "Hilly Billy" Ten Commandments funny and hope they make you smile too

1. Ain't but One God

2. Honor yer Ma and Pa.

3. No tellin' tales or gossipin'.

4. Git yer hide to Sunday meetin'.

5. Ain't nothin' come before the Lord.

6. No foolin' with another fellers gal.

7. No killin', 'cept fer critters.

8. Quit yer foul mouthin'.

9. No swipin' yer kin folks stuff.

10 Don't be hankerin' fur it either.

Thinking of all in need of prayerful support tonight. xx

Good morning :-)

One of our churchwardens and myself have recently opened a Facebook page for our church and we are amazed at how popular it has become. Each day, as with here, I post a prayer and then I add an image - sometimes thoughtful, sometimes amusing - but all to do with the faith. Occasionally, I manage to eat my breakfast........... :-D :-D :-D

This is all a far cry from the earliest beginnings of the Church and today we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Augustine of Canterbury - the very first Archbishop of Canterbury. (Not to be confused with St. Augustine of Hippo).


"Details of Augustine's life are scarce. Believed to have been a pupil of Felix, bishop of Messana, he became a monk and later Prior of St Andrew's in Rome. He was sent by Pope Gregory to lead a party of around 30 monks to bring England (such as it was) under the influence of the Roman world.

The journey was halted at one point, the monks losing their nerve and returning to Rome, before successfully landing at Ebbsfleet in 597. Received cautiously by the King of Kent, Ethelbert, Augustine managed to estbalish a community of monks based first at St Martin's church, later transferring to the site of the present Cathedral.

He died on May 26th, now remembered as his feast day, but the year of his death is uncertain, between 604 and 609. He was buried at what is now called St Augustine's Abbey."


A prayer from a Roman Catholic website.....

God, Our Father,
by the preaching of Saint Augustine of Canterbury,
you led the people of England to the Gospel.
May the fruits of his work continue in your Church.
Grant that through his intercession,
the hearts of those who err may return to the unity of your truth
and that we may be of one mind in doing your will. Amen



Remembering all friends who have asked for prayer.......Cx :-)

A beautiful God-given day today here, warm, dry and bright sunshine to lift our spirits.

"The trees, the flowers, the plants grow in silence. Silence gives us a new perspective.
Patience, prayer and silence - these are what give strength to the soul"
(Sr Faustina).

Remembering those who are in a dark and lonely place right now. xx

One of my favourites from HSR, thank you Cynthia x

I hope today will be an easier day for those that are troubled x

Good morning :-)


I've really enjoyed reading your contributions kandj and Emma........thank you <3


I believe there was a large Whit Walk in Manchester yesterday - but I haven't seen any news coverage of it. I may have missed it of course but, the news does tend to focus on the negative side of life at times, so maybe it wasn't considered newsworthy........?

For today:


After The Winter God Sends The Spring

Springtime is a season of hope and joy and
cheer;
there's beauty all around us to see
and touch and hear.

So no matter how downhearted and discouraged
we may be,
new hope is born when we behold
leaves budding on a tree,
or when we see a timid
flower push through the frozen sod
and open wide in glad surprise
its petalled eyes to God.


For this is just God saying,
" Lift up your eyes to Me,
and the bleakness of your spirit,
like the budding springtime tree,
will lose its wintry darkness,
and your heavy heart will sing.
" For God never sends the winter
without the joy of spring."

- Helen Steiner Rice.


Love to all Cx :-)

A wise woman indeed Emma, her words give food for thought.

Today, I have been tidying a cupboard and found a very old poem,that I had used as a bookmark. The words of this poem (written by Robert H Smith) seem poignant for obvious reason, and worthy of sharing with you all.

The clock of life is wound but once
and no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
At late or early hour.

To lose one's wealth is sad indeed
To lose one's health is more,
To lose one's souls is such a loss
That no man can restore.

The present only is our own
So live, love, toil with a will
Place no faith in "Tomorrow"
For the clock may then be still.

Remembering in prayer, those who are grieving tonight. xx

Good morning all who look in and like me
sometimes add to this thread.

A wise woman once said that every morning when
you wake up say a little prayer.
After all, you never know what your day may hold.x

Cynthia... the John Lydgate quote springs to my mind;

"You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time but you can't please all of the people all of the time".

Whit Monday today. Lovely memories of childhood Whit Walks through the village with brass band and church and chapel children in new clothes and great excitement for all. A decorated lorry carrying the May Queen and attendants on it.
Dancing around the Maypole. Twisting in and out making the coloured ribbons form a pretty pattern on the pole. Picnic paper bag handed to every child and we sat on the field happily munching on sandwich,sausage roll,iced bun with a cherry on top!
I'm sure this old tradition is still kept going somewhere, sadly not around here now.

Continuing to pray for those who are struggling with each new day. xx