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Using a search engine to look for a specific phrase, I was presented with the words of a hymn I have not sung for many years. It reminded me of the coming event of Easter and how lovely these words are to remind us not just of that four-day period but, for the Christian, a…
My habit at the weekend is to walk up into the village to pick up my Saturday newspaper from the Community Shop in Elmsett. On one particular Saturday it had been raining heavily the night before so the paths around the fields and along the airfield were particularly muddy, “slippy and slidy.” It was the…
Second Sunday in Lent Year C 16th March 2025. Lectionary Readings: Genesis 15 v1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3 v17- 4 v1; Luke 13 v31-35. An invitation to ponder. In today’s reading from Luke’s gospel, Jesus is addressing the people of the city of God. “Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and…
One of the temptations as we grow older is the tendency to live in the past and recollect memories. As humans, we carry the wounds of past experiences—memories of hurt, regret, and failure that often shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Nobel laureate José Saramago, in his book Small Memories, recollects…
On Sunday morning’s service we sang the hymn, “Rock of ages” (434 in Singing the Faith). I have not sung this hymn for years and years but when I was much younger it was a very popular song. It brought many memories back to me especially of singing it in a Mission Tent meeting. I…
Today is the World Day of Prayer (formerly the Women’s World Day of Prayer). If you are able to attend a local World Day of Prayer service today – please do. However, it is possible to search for it on google and be part of the worship in your own home if you are unable…
A few weeks ago, Axel Radakubana was tried and sentenced to 52 years in prison for the murders of three young girls at a dance class in Southport last summer. At the time of the crime, we were shocked by its cold-blooded nature and the senselessness of targeting those victims. Little by little more has…
Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Rev Claire Jones www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. No one, when tempted, should say, ‘I am…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Isaiah 40:31.