General Chat

Hello all

Such an horrendous and tragic event in Westminster yesterday.
Praise must go to the police and all the emergency services.

Thoughts and prayers today for all the victims and their families.

Remembering all who had their lives taken away so suddenly.

Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.
May they all rest in peace. Amen.

Good morning and a sombre day for so many people.

Today we continue to pray for all those caught up in the events at Westminster; for the families of those who have died, especially the family of PC Keith Palmer, the policeman who died in the course of duty.

We pray for those who were injured and for all who witnessed the shocking events. We thank God for the emergency services and for those who gave assistance to the injured.

We pray for our Prime Minister and Members of Parliament as they resume their seats and continue with the business of running our great country.

Lord, bless us all. Amen.

Cx <3

Good to see you posting Kandj.

I haven't heard of Operation Noah so I shall have a look at their website later.

After the terrible events in London today all my thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy and for the emergency and medical services that work so hard when there is a need. May they all be given the strength they need.

Good morning :-)

Hi kandj - good to see you popping in <3


Another charity to consider during this season of Lent....and one that maybe not many have heard of.....

OPERATION NOAH

Faith-motivated
Science-informed
Hope-inspired

Operation Noah is an ecumenical Christian charity providing leadership, focus and inspiration in response to the growing threat of catastrophic climate change. If you are interested in this subject – then this is a charity for you.

Please click on the link……

http://operationnoah.org/



Cx :-)

Hello all

I have a laptop that has a mind of its own but so far, so good.

Thank you Cynthia for you daily postings, with so much information freely shared.

That was a good amount made for your church funds, Greatly needed too.

I have supported the Church of England Children's Society for more
years than I can remember and I found yesterday's link really interesting.

Sending a hug to all in need today. xx

Good morning :-)


Continuing the theme of Lent - Prayer/Fasting/Giving, today we look at the Leprosy Society........

It was the young Irishman Wellesley Bailey’s spirit of adventure which led him to India in 1869. He originally intended to join the police force but, after lodging with a German Lutheran missionary and learning the local language, he felt that God was calling him to missionary work. He applied to work with the American Presbyterian Mission and was sent to teach in one of their schools in Ambala, in the Punjab area of North India. It was during his training that he saw, for the first time, the devastating effects of leprosy.

If you would like to know more, please click on the link………


https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/about-us-and-leprosy/our-history/



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

During Lent, many people stop spending money on things they like and then donate what they have saved to a good cause. During this week, we will look at some Christian charities which may be of interest and which would benefit at the end of this Lenten season...

Today…………The Church of England’s Children Society.

In the late nineteenth century, Edward Rudolf, a young Sunday school teacher and civil servant in South London, found himself confronted by the brutal effects of poverty on the lives of children.
When two young boys failed to turn up for his Sunday school, he went to look for them and was shocked to find them begging for food on the streets. Their father had died, leaving their mother struggling to bring up seven children under 11 years old.

Theirs was not an isolated experience and Rudolf was moved to act.

If you want to know more, please click on the link…..

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Lovely to hear that you had a good day on your birthday Emma <3

We held our Spring Fair yesterday and made over £1200 which is very helpful to the ongoing work of the church.

The Collect (special prayer) for today

Almighty God,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the way of life and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.


The Gospel reading for today is the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well and a most interesting conversation takes place. (John 4 5-42)



Cx :-)

Thank you for your birthday wishes x

My birthday was the 16th and I had a lovely day <3

Good morning :-)

As we continue our Lenten journey....

Heavenly Father, during this Lenten season, give me a new and expanded vision for my life. Help me to live full of faith. Teach me to find hope in the face of adversity. Amen.


Love to all

Cx :-)

Emma, hoping that today has been a good one.... Happy Birthday wishes xx

I understand that it's Emma's birthday today......


Happy birthday friend....hope you have had a lovely day. <3

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh.

Good morning :-)

Today is St. Patrick's Day and we send greetings to all Irish friends. Its a day of great celebration for them and we remember this famous saint with the words of his famous 'Breastplate' prayer.

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oh my goodness.....a crowd have popped in - how lovely.

It's always good to see kandj popping in to see us, especially when she is so busy.

Pat........I have vaguely heard about that type of Fast before but...........looking for snails? That made me gulp....yuk :-)

So pleased you are okay Emma and its comforting to think you are still looking in.

Matthew Parris is an atheist who believes both in the church and the monarchy apparently. Sounds as rather as though he is not totally sure of his convictions to me. Poor chap.

We continue our Lenten journey.

‘Indifference’

When Jesus came to Birmingham
they simply passed him by.
They never hurt a hair of him
they simply let him die.
For men had grown more tender
and they would not give him pain.
They only just passed down the street
and left him in the rain.

Still Jesus cried, ‘Forgive them, for they
know not what they do.’
And still it rained the wintry rain
that drenched him through and through.
The crowds went home and left the streets
without a soul to see.
And Jesus crouched against a wall
and cried for Calvary.

Studdart Kennedy.

Cx
:-)

One wry comment by Matthew Parris in his article published in the Times on Christmas Eve declared that ‘he is settled in his disbelief’.

But he went on to say - ‘Christianity’s message of tolerance is why it remains the foundation of Britain’s culture’.

Hello all, although I have not been adding to the thread
I read it everyday and thank you Cynthia for your dedication
to this thread.

I find I have nothing to add these days but find comfort
from all who add to the thread.

Thinking of those in need of comfort and strength x

Thought you'd like to know about the modern version of Lent out here.

Lent is what's called fasting time. It's not fasting as we know it, it means having no animal products. Fish and other sea animals are allowed, also edible land snails. There is an elderly woman who arrives on a motor scooter, she stops opposite us and hunts for snails in the field.:-S

We go to a Chinese buffet on Tuesdays and we've noted the modern twist - local families are coming and ordering sushi as that's fish and prawns. :-D

Hello all

Oh what sad news about your previous Vicar's wife dying so suddenly too. Thoughts and prayers are with their daughter and also with your congregation as well Cynthia.

Good to know you are back from holiday safely Vera, I hope you had a nice time.

Emma commented on the Rugby thread when Scotland were playing recently. Hope she is keeping well.

May our journey through Lent be a time of reflection, spiritual growth and daily blessings as we experience a special closeness with Jesus. Amen.

Good morning :-)

Haven't heard from Emma in ages.......is she okay does anyone know?


For today .... remaining on the Lenten theme of Prayer/Fasting/Giving...we look at Giving.

Embrace the Joy of Christian Giving
by George Cuff

I learned six truths about giving today--
Truths from God's Word, not what men say;
Truths that teach me how I should live,
And the joy I receive as I learn to give.

I learned to give myself to God first,
My will in His, completely immersed.
I am bought with a price; I'm not my own.
These things I enjoy He's given on loan.

I respond to God with a joyful heart;
No grudging response as I do my part.
My spirit enjoys a renaissance
When giving freely is my response.

Someday soon I will give account
For what I did with the great amount
That God freely gave to meet my need
And also to give as He decreed.

I learned to release what is His anyway,
To bring my offering on the Lord's Day.
I do not give to hear man's praise;
I simply desire to live God's way.

I learned every time I receive my pay
To bring my gift the next Lord's day.
By giving with order and discipline
It strengthens me and pleases Him.

I learned of God's Promise to supply.
If the well of my riches ever goes dry,
He will never stand idly by
Forsaking His servant until I die.

God can be trusted to meet all our need.
So don't be afraid to follow His lead.
If you would find joy in Christian living,
Embrace the grace of Christian giving.


Cx :-)