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Two mothers of Bethlehem
Two mothers of Bethlehem
by Kit Walkham
A short but powerful drama or shared reading for 2 women. Aims to link Christmas and Easter. Stories for children help prepare them for the realities of life. So bereaved mothers from 1st century and 21st century Bethlehem challenge Mary as to what stories she told Jesus. Writte…
Our needs are plain and simple
Our needs are plain and simple
by Andrew Pratt
Our needs are plain and simple, the things that we require to follow Christ's example, to raise the Spirit's fire; no purse, no bag, no sandals; we all must travel light, the baggage that we carry can strengthen or can blight. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6D Andrew Pra…
John the Baptist Laying Down His Burden
John the Baptist Laying Down His Burden
by Roger Price
This is one of a number of monologues that I have written for use in worship or some other reflective purpose. This one deals with the events of the end of John the Baptist's ministry as he directs his disciples to follow Jesus instead of him from the point of view of John. Shoul…
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 7. Forgiveness
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 7. Forgiveness
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
ONE DAY AT A TIME Meditations for Carers 7. Forgiveness Psalm 32.1, 2a It’s weird – I just didn’t recognize what was going on. I look back and wonder why I didn’t see that he was ill. Now that I know better, I feel so sorry – for wasted time while he was in the earliest stages …
Still Caring - But they're my responsibility
Still Caring - But they're my responsibility
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
3 But they’re my responsibility Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (Exodus 20.12) Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. (Ephesians 5.33) Whoever w…
Still Caring - Checking it out
Still Caring - Checking it out
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
6 Checking it out Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7.7) When you’re thinking about, or inspecting, residential care facilities, it is a good idea to be clear about what you are looking for and why...
Still Caring - Compassion fatigue
Still Caring - Compassion fatigue
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
25 Compassion fatigue Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11.28) Think of those nasty bits at the bottom of a cup of real coffee. The bits that get between your teeth and stick to your tongue...
Still Caring - Mrs Fix-it gives up
Still Caring - Mrs Fix-it gives up
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
35 Mrs Fixit gives up Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? (Luke 12.25 –26) Are your shoulders, like mine, bent with the burden you are carrying? There is another way, and last week…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Sixth Sunday of Easter Year B
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Sixth Sunday of Easter Year B
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 10.44-48 1 John 5.1-6 John 15.9-17 ‘His commandments are not burdensome.’ Hard to take, that, in a world where all commandments are burdensome, where anybody telling anyone else what to do – even God telling his creatures what to do – is felt as an…
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 20. Only the lonely
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 20. Only the lonely
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
ONE DAY AT A TIME Meditations for Carers 20. Only the lonely Proverbs 27.10 When your loved one can’t get out, or only with a lot of difficulty, your days will likely be spent mainly within the four walls of your home (unless you’re fortunate enough to have someone to help, who c…
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 24. Sharing the load