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The Prince of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt  dvd 1998  100 minutes  £6 This colourful, animated cartoon is based on the Exodus story of Moses and his people, slaves in Egypt, and their ultimate release from bondage. The essential elements of the Biblical story are there but some poetic licence has been taken in order to ensure the even…

March Newsletter

Dear Friends, This is the 1st newsletter of March 2021 and is distributed together with a note from Alison Davis for those who attend Trinity. You will also find enclosed a booklet of Prayers to help you in your Lenten journey together with Mike Peck’s Bible Study notes for the 3rd Sunday in Lent, 7th…

Tomorrow will be a good day

You never know when you’ll need the Lord’s comfort the most—-when God’s care will be your only hope to face tomorrow. One day in 1932, pianist, singer and songwriter Thomas A. Dorsey discovered his need for God’s comfort. He left his pregnant wife, Nettie, at home in Chicago while he drove his Model A to…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 7th March 2021

Third Sunday of Lent                                   Year B                                                 7th March 2021 Lectionary Readings:   Exodus 20 v1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1 v18-25; John 2 v13-22. The wonders of God and the goodness of his Law. Psalm 19 is one of many attributed to King David. In the opening verses David is marvelling at the way God…

Daffodils

Rev Joan is often reminding us to count our blessings.  This I try to do but during this lockdown I have found it more difficult as I think many others have too. However, since the snow and ice have disappeared it is much easier to count my blessings.  The snowdrops and crocuses are lovely, and…

I’m Sorry

As I look back over the last year, I have found myself repeatedly saying sorry. The truth is that life hasn’t worked in the way that it ought to work and I know that I have made mistakes along the way, in part, because I have found the whole process of working in an alien…