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Good morning... :-)

Love the replies :-) :-) :-)


Our journey of faith

As I adventure with you today
be the compass that guides me,
the light that shines on my path,
the only one I follow.

As I adventure with you today
be the word that encourages,
the hand that reaches out,
each time I stumble.

As I adventure with you today
let me glimpse our destination,
and appreciate the places,
through which you lead me .

As I adventure with you today
be the strength I need to follow,
and as the day draws to a close,
let me rest in your embrace.


Cx :-)

Thank you Rose and Cynthia <3

Those photos of earth sent from the moon, it didn't look dark in fact

on some of the photos you could see the shadow of the moon.

The earth rotates on it's axis every 24 hours. It orbits the sun every

365 days giving seasons. The mathematics of the Universe is such that

it is not by chance. Carl Sagan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QnRZjPweBE

:-) Emma

Nana did God make dinosaurs.

Yes he did.

It doesn't say so in the bible.

That's because God hadn't made people yet
so no one could write about it. :-)

For David https://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question52.html

Or: God knew we would need sleep for renewal and to dream so turns off the lights when we don't need them. :-D

Good morning :-)


Oh David, if only we had the answers :-D Mind you, the first thing I thought of with the not being able to look at the sun question, was......God created the world but yet, we cannot look at Him......I will cease musing and move on.... :-D

Our Journey of Faith with God...reminding us that He is always with us...

Friday’s Stepping Stone

Father, In my journeying with you,
may I never lose my sense of direction,
never lose sight of the landmark
towards which I travel.
And should cloud or rain obscure my vision,
may I draw closer to you,
so that my feet may tread
in your footsteps,
your words be my encouragement,
and your love my protection
against the storms that assail me.


Cx :-)

Morning Cynthia, isn't life full of mystery ?

How is it that the Sun we orbit, that gives us necessary heat and light, that we

cannot look directly at; how is it that when we get through the atmosphere

space is black ?

I apologise if that's a silly question.

Good morning :-)

It's set to get very hot - please take care in the sun. I tend to admire the sun - from the shade! :-D

Hoping that all is well with Vera and her OH.

Thursday's Stepping Stone.

The Stepping Stone of love and service in the name of Christ

It is not by doing good works that we find our salvation, many people do good works but do not acknowledge Jesus. However, when we have put our trust in Him we now have a desire to share the love we have found, through our words and actions, and that naturally leads to a life directed toward service and mission.

Be the Life I live
Be the Love I give
May this voice
bring words of comfort,
may these hands
be there when needed,
may these feet
walk that extra mile,
may this life
be always centred
on service, Lord, for you.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Scooting across the Stepping Stones of on our journey of faith.. Today’s Stepping Stone….
When feeling a little unsteady…..

We have a God who loves us and has a plan and purpose for all our lives. It is understandable therefore that at times we feel the need to seek reassurance that we are following the right path on our journey of faith, as we seek to do God's will.
God listens. God answers.

Guide us, gracious Lord,
as we make our way
through this week,
your feet revealing
safe paths to follow,
your calming voice
giving confidence
to continue, through
unfamiliar, challenging
and often beautiful places.

As we journey together
in the footsteps of faith
may we never lose
our sense of direction,
keep eyes focussed
upon our destination,
drink from the well
and eat of the bread
that will bring us life,
and hold out our hand
to any who may falter
or stumble along the way.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Thanks David.

Our Stepping Stone on our journey of faith today :


TEMPTATION
Temptation is something that we are all face at some time or other. Even Jesus was not immune to being tempted, from the very start of his ministry to the day when he hung upon the Cross, he was being tempted. Not just in the desert but by being asked to perform miracles to prove who he was etc. – all sorts of things liable to distract him away from his tasks.

Our temptations can often seem trivial, but if they impact on the lives of others then they can be very damaging. God gives us strength to resist and shows us through his Word that although this can be tough at times, it is ultimately rewarding.

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
(Matthew 26:41)

I vaguely remember this old hymn - one of my grandmother's I think! You can find it on YouTube. Says it all really...

Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Saviour to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.


Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
God’s name hold in rev’rence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through.
Refrain: Ask the Saviour

To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown,
Through faith we will conquer, though often cast down;
He who is our Saviour, our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
Refrain: Ask the Saviour

Cx :-)

I looked to see who was given the title of author of Hebrews.

The scholars are divided between Clement, Luke and Paul.

Good morning :-)

Thanks David.

Today the Year 3 children from our school will be leading the worship.
We welcome the pupils, staff and parents on this special day.


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

O God,
the strength of all who hope in you,
mercifully accept our prayers,
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do nothing without you,
grant us the help of your grace,
that in following your commands
we may please you in desire and in deed;
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.


Cx :-)

The Hebrews were the descendants of the Patriarchs (Israel)

until they conquered Canaan (Palestine)

Good morning :-)


Lovely to see people popping in. Vera, so glad you are both back home safely - a visit to the doctor's will, hopefully, help to sort things out for your OH. Sending love and prayers.


During the week, we have been looking at some of the 'mysteries' within our faith and within the Anglican church.

Anglicanism is a way of being a Christian. At the heart of the Anglican life is prayer

Holy God,
faithful and unchanging:
enlarge our minds
with the knowledge of your truth,
and draw us more deeply
into the mystery of your love,
that we may truly worship you,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Vera what a relief for you both to be back home.
I wish you both time to get rested and enjoy all the home comforts <3

My prayer for all who find time to help others in difficult times x

Hello all

Vera you and your husband must be so relieved to be back home from a nightmare time in Austria. Hopefully he will settle and become much more comfortable with his back problem and the two of you relax together after so much worry and upsets.

I hope that all is well with Cynthia and her family today too.

Sending out positive thoughts and prayerful support for all in need today.

Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. Friends, cyber or “real life”, help a lot when you are under any stress.

We are now safely home. Our insurers arranged a flight for us yesterday with assistance, which was not good at Vienna airport but superb at Gatwick and I tackled the drive home from there. It’s years since I did any motorway driving and a long while since I drove any long distance but we got back without incident. This morning we have an emergency appointment with a doctor from our own practice. Two friends have called already.

Last night I said a little prayer of thanks for the help we have received, for our safe arrival home and for friends. God bless <3

Hello all

Yet another really interesting subject made easy to understand. Thank you Cynthia.

David many years ago a young curate gave a sermon on Hebrews 13 v 2 verse which I have never forgotten and so thanks for the reminder and lovely memory too.

Emma, I hope baby Connie is continuing to make good progress.

Vera, I have just read back and seen what a horrible time you and your poor husband have been having. Like Rambling, I do hope that the insurance will help
to fly you home safely before very much longer, thoughts and prayers for you both x

Heavenly Father, for today we pray that you would give us
STRENGTH in weakness
FAITH in fear
POWER in our powerlessness
We trust in you, in Jesus name.
Amen

Good morning :-D

This one David? Hebrews 13. New International Version.

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."

Dear Vera, like Rambling, I do so hope that you have managed to sort something out and return home without too much hassle. Sending love. <3

For today:

Continuing...Mysteries of the Church....the word 'Sacrament'. It is defined as 'a thing of mysterious and sacred significance; a religious symbol'.

It is understood that Sacraments are “An outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace”.

The Church of England believes that there are seven sacraments.
Two of these Baptism and the Eucharist (Communion, Mass or the Lord’s Supper) are considered ‘Sacraments ordained of Christ in the Gospels’ ie, established by Jesus Christ Himself.

The other five are ‘commonly called Sacraments but not to be counted as Sacraments of the Gospel’ and these are Confession and Absolution, Holy Matrimony, Confirmation, Ordination (also called Holy Orders) and Unction (anointing of the sick).

In Anglicanism a different emphasis is placed on sacraments by the two wings of the Church – Anglo-Catholics and Evangelicals.

This is from the 1662 Prayer book
Question. How many Sacraments hath Christ ordained in his Church?
Answer. Two only, as generally necessary to salvation, that is to say, Baptism and the Supper of the Lord.


Cx :-)