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“Every New Day”

Thought for the day – Monday 11th May 2020 Every New day- Anna Howes Bible reading Psalm 92:1,2,4It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most Highproclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord, I sing for joy at what your hands have…

“Be a Cheerful Giver”

 Bible reading – 2 Corinthians 9 v 7Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver “A pastor wanted to see if a farmer in his congregation was willing to support the Lord’s work. So one day he challenged him with…

Christian Aid Week 2020

Christian Aid week this years runs from 10th – 16th May. Their website which is full of information can be found at this link : Christian Aid Things are obviously very different this year with no doorstep envelope collections, but the need for Christian Aid to raise funds is very real, especially with the coronavirus…

Easter People

Thought for the day – Sunday 10th May 2020 Pontius Pilate The message had angered Pilate when it first arrived, instructing him to return to Rome, in some ways he was resigned to the idea as he prepared to leave Judea, his term as fifth governor of the Roman province of Judea hadn’t been easy…

Joan’s Jottings for 9th May

Yesterday we marked 75 years since VE Day when the sounds of war fell silent on this continent. Let us be conscious of our need for God’s forgiveness for the sin and the desire to dominate others that leads to conflict between people, and war between nations. As we remember the many soldiers, sailors, and airmen who gave their lives restraining evil and opposing tyranny, let us also give thanks for the years of peace that the nations of Europe have enjoyed since the Second World War.

” The Needle Point”

Thought for the day – Saturday 9th May 2020 The second on a number of reflections on the work and witness of Julian of Norwich from the Rev’d Diane Smith. In recent days many individuals have taken up new hobbies and crafts or committed to finishing some DIY work.   People’s gardens are looking very well-tended…