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Hello all

I've loved reading all the daily posts this week.
I've been nodding my head in agreement, every single day. Thank you Cynthia.

Faith as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains. Matthew 17 v 20.

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Remember the mustard seed:

"Some people believe that the tasks they do for the church, such as vacuuming the floor or organizing hymn books, are unimportant. They think no one would notice if they didn't do these small tasks. They may feel disheartened by the size of their church, thinking it's too small for anyone to want to attend.

However, both big and small contributions are valuable. Sometimes, a small action can make a significant impact. Jesus emphasized this by sharing the story of the mustard seed to teach this important lesson.

Cx :-)

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Remember the mustard seed:

There were only a very few believers in the beginning but the number of people who followed Jesus grew and grew. That is only because those first few told a few. Then they told a few. Then those told some more …

Sometimes people think that they are not important to God. They want to do things to help the church but they think that the things they do are not important and they give up.

Some people think they are too old to help the church.

Kids sometimes think they are too young to help the church.

Some of the people who followed Jesus thought those things too. Jesus wanted to teach the people something new. He wanted them to know that everything we do to help others is important.
Everything anyone does to help the church is important too.

We thank God for the many people who help to keep our churches open.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Another cold grey day (yet again).

Many thanks for the Mustard Seed posts Cynthia.

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do
small things with great love." Mother Teresa.

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Remember the mustard seed:

Take A Step Of Faith
It's hard for us to always know
The path that we must choose,
To be confident and certain,
We hear God's voice to move

For we find the path's not easy,
But one that we must take,
Because sometimes we just need to
Take a little step of faith

And sometimes we may feel so lost,
Unsure of what to do,
That's when we need to trust in God,
That He will guide us through

For we all have huge mountains
To conquer in our lives,
But we can conquer all of them
When we choose to trust in Christ

Because God knows the way ahead
Is hard and looks so steep,
But it only takes a little faith
The size of a mustard seed

To conquer all those mountains
That rise up in our lives,
And as we keep on stepping out
Those mountains shrink in size

So, we must trust to the Lord
The mountains that we face,
And boldly take each step with Him,
With our mustard seed of faith.
© By M.S.Lowndes

Cx :-)

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The teeny mustard seed

Sometimes it may seem that the role we play in the grand scheme of things is insignificant. We might feel that our congregation is too small to accomplish much. The parable of the mustard seed teaches us that great things can come from very small beginnings. Always keep the mustard seed in mind.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your Collect prayer for today Cynthia.

Many grateful thanks for this week's postings...I have to admit that yesterday really spoke to me.

I was blessed to have had a kind and loving Dad.

"Most Dad's are ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story tellers and singer of songs." (Pam Brown).

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Remembering all dads, those with us and those who are no longer here, on this special day.

The Collect (special prayer for today)
Almighty God,
you have broken the tyranny of sin
and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts
whereby we call you Father:
give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service,
that we and all creation may be brought
to the glorious liberty of the children of God;
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.

Today we hear the story of the mustard seed.

Cx :-)

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Holy Spirit,
I ask that this Saturday would be a day of rest. Give me peace in my heart and mind. Help to trust you with the situations in my life that I can’t control. Help me to break off worry, and striving. So that I can fully hand over every area of my life to You. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.

Cx :-)

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God.
It’s the end of another calendar week.
For some of us, it’s the end of a work week.
For some of us it’s the beginning of a long work weekend.
For some of us, we’re not sure what today is.
So I ask you for peace right now.
In our anxiety, be our consolation.
In our long lists, be our deep rest.
In our big data, be our wisdom.
And as we care for what and who we care about,
let us know your care for each of us.
Amen.

Cx :-)

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Dear Heavenly Father,

As we wake to this new Thursday, we thank You for another day filled with opportunities and blessings. Grant us clarity and wisdom as we face the tasks ahead. May Your guidance be our compass, and Your love be our motivation. Help us to be kind, patient, and mindful of those around us. Let this day be filled with positivity, purpose, and Your divine grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Cx :-)

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Lovely service last night for 26 adults and children who wished to be confirmed. The Bishop was in fine form and everything went well.

Something we will see plenty of during the summer…………and made by God:

"The dandelion is the only flower that represents the three celestial bodies of the sun, moon, and stars:
The yellow flower resembles the sun, the puff ball resembles the moons,
and the dispersing seeds resemble the stars.
The dandelion flower opens to greet the morning and closes in the evening to go to sleep.
Every part of the dandelion is useful: root, leaves, flower. It can be used for food, medicine, and dye for colouring.
Up until the 1800s, people would pull grass out of their lawns to make room for dandelions and other useful “weeds” like chickweed, malva and chamomile.
The name dandelion is taken from the French word “dent de lion” meaning lion’s tooth, referring to the coarsely-toothed leaves.
Dandelions have one of the longest flowering seasons of any plant.
Dandelion seeds are often transported away by a gust of wind and they travel like tiny parachutes.
Seeds are often carried as many as five miles from their origin!
Birds, insects, and butterflies consume nectar or seeds of dandelion.
Honey from bees pollinating dandelions is quite delicious.
Dandelion flowers do not need to be pollinated to form seeds.
Root of dandelion can be used as a substitute for coffee.
Dandelion is used in folk medicine to treat infections and liver disorders.
Tea made of dandelion act as a diuretic.
If you know dandelions, they’ll grow shorter stalks to spite you.
Dandelions are, quite possibly, the most successful plants that exist.
They are masters of survival worldwide."
~ Author Unknown

Cx :-)

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One busy day finished and another already begun!





Heavenly Father, On this Tuesday morning, I come before You seeking the peace that only You can provide. In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, I long for the tranquility of Your presence.

Prince of Peace, grant me the serenity to face the challenges of this day with a calm heart and a peaceful spirit. Help me to release any anxieties and worries that weigh me down, knowing that You are in control. Amen

Cx :-)

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Goodness, it was wet yesterday! Very wet but we stood by our stations and opened church for those who needed a drink or wanted shelter. Today is our Coffee Morning for those who like quizzes and jigsaws. We have several with dementia and it's good to be able to chat with them. I may get some housework done at some stage!

For those who remember what a clothesline is! :-D


A clothesline was a news forecast, to neighbours passing by,
There were no secrets you could keep, when clothes were hung to dry.
It also was a friendly link, for neighbours always knew
If company had stopped on by, to spend a night or two.
For then you'd see the "fancy sheets", and towels upon the line;
You'd see the "company tablecloths", with intricate designs.
The line announced a baby's birth, from folks who lived inside,
As brand-new infant clothes were hung, so carefully with pride!
The ages of the children could, so readily be known
By watching how the sizes changed, you'd know how much they'd grown!
It also told when illness struck, as extra sheets were hung;
Then nightclothes, and a bathrobe too, haphazardly were strung.
It also said, "On vacation now", when lines hung limp and bare.
It told, "We're back!" when full lines sagged, with not an inch to spare!
New folks in town were scorned upon, if wash was dingy and grey,
As neighbours carefully raised their brows, and looked the other way.
But clotheslines now are a thing of the past, for dryers make work much less.
And what goes on inside a home, is anybody's guess!
I really miss that way of life, it was a friendly sign
When neighbours knew each other best ... by what hung on that line.
( author unknown )

Cx :-)

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Another busy day today. The Tour of Britain Cycle Race is coming through our parish and, as we are at a great vantage point to watch, we are opening church to provide shelter from the rain and a hot drink for those waiting for this event. I'm even taking a packed lunch to church because I am helping and my route home is the route the race is taking, so roads are closed!

The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Lord, you have taught us
that all our doings without love are nothing worth:
send your Holy Spirit
and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love,
the true bond of peace and of all virtues,
without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.
Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ’s sake,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

Cx :-)

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WE LIVE IN VERY INTERESTING AND FUNNY TIMES

1. We live in times where we see many humans, but not humanity.
2. We live in times where the rich have more rooms than children and the poor have more children than rooms.
3. We live in times where smartphones bring you closer to those who are far but distance you from those who are closer.
4. We live in times where we open Facebook, more than The Holy Book;
5. We live in times where a single mother can look after 10 children, but 10 children can't look after a single mother;
6. We live in times where the rich walk miles to digest food, while the poor walk miles to search for food;
7. We live in times where women are paid to be naked, while others have no clothes to cover their nakedness.
8. We live in times where our contact lists are huge, but our relationships are poor.
9. We live in times where our possessions are more, but our appreciation is less;
10. We live in times where we know how to earn a good living, but somehow forget how to live a good life;
11. We live in times where many know the price of everything, but not the value of anything.

Indeed, we live in a strange world. May God help and Guide Us
God bless you

Cx :-)

Made it! Was out early today and had a busy day. :-D

What does it mean to be part of a church family?

Well, it means there is support when we are facing life’s challenges. It means that if we are facing tough times, in the middle of something difficult or preparing for upcoming problems, the church family is there for us. There is always someone who will give encouragement to help us prioritise what truly matters. Together, we learn more about our faith. We know that God loves us and that we are never alone! We thank God for our church family and we are very happy to welcome new family members.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to this mornings prayer Cynthia.

I was in tears earlier watching the BBC D-Day service and listening to the stories from the WW2 veterans which were really heartbreaking.
I have total respect for all the brave men who fought hard for our freedom...... RIP to so many who never came home.

Later this evening there will be a service to commemorate the 80th anniversary date, the village band will play and a beacon will be lit at 8.30pm followed by refreshments in the village hall. It's sure to be very well supported, I'll take a tissue!

"We will remember them."

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D-Day 80th anniversary: THE DAY THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

“The Normandy landings on 6 June 1944 saw bravery and determination that turned the tide of the Second World War and we honour all those involved. An entire generation gave everything for us to live in freedom and we must never forget their sacrifice; those who never came home, those who did, and those who remained to keep us going through conflict”.

Dean of St Edmundsbury.

God our refuge and strength,
as we remember those
who faced danger and death in Normandy,
eighty years ago,
grant us courage to pursue what is right,
the will to work with others,
and strength to overcome tyranny and oppression,
through Jesus Christ,
to whom belong dominion and glory,
now and for ever.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Another thing we often hear is “I don’t need to go to church, I am quite happy with just Jesus and me”. This is a wrong perspective from what we are taught in the New Testament. This ‘Lone Ranger’ syndrome wouldn’t have entered the minds of the early Christians – they knew that Jesus wanted to build a church – a body of people – the Body of Christ.
Christians need each other, for support, for encouragement, for prayer. to learn and to be part of the Body of Christ.


Cx :-)