Thursday, February 26, 2015

Dear Friends: March - Perfect Peace

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Dear Friends

When we gather to worship on Sunday we are in a way taking part in two different services.

The first is the Ministry of the Word: A welcome, a reflection on our sins, the reading of Scripture and the proclaiming of the Gospel, Sermon, Creed and prayers.

The second part is the Ministry of the Sacrament where are focus switches to the table and the offering of bread and wine, Christ’s Body and blood.


In the early church the first part of the service would have been open to all, [.....]

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Sue's Prayer Reflections: March

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Spring – the time for sowing and planting – and it’s nearly here!

The Bible contains many references to plants. Jesus described himself as the vine; Hosea wrote about ploughing the soil prior to planting. In Psalm 1 we read, “He (a man who follows God), is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.”

Perhaps as you choose and sow your seeds, in the place you have prepared, and water them and watch them grow, until [.....]

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Monday, February 02, 2015

Sue's Prayer Reflections - February

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Something to do
Light a candle and sit quietly, watching the flame. Think how a flame gives warmth and light: both of these are essential for life. Remember how God spoke to Moses from the burning bush. Remember how Jesus came as ‘The Light of the World’. Pray that your heart will be warmed by hearing God’s word, and your path lit as you follow Jesus.

A Prayer of St. ColumbaMy dearest Lord,
Be thou a bright flame before me,
Be thou a guiding star above me,
Be thou a smooth [.....]

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Monday, February 02, 2015

Dear Friends: February - Thank You

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Dear Friends,

All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.
1 Cor 12:27
This month I want to say two simple words – Thank you.

Thank you to all the people who volunteer at All Saints and contribute to our life together. People who volunteer in different ways, some practical, some spiritual, many that are both. Churches run on volunteers and they are frequently not easy to replace when for whatever reason they are no longer able to continue their service.

Service is a good [.....]

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