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Spring flowers
Spring flowers
by Rev David East
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
by Avis Palmer
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning, Creative force through whom all things are made, In him is life abundantly proceeding, At darkest times the light of God displayed. O Word made flesh, your dwelling is among us, Children of God, redeemed and blessed have been. Gift…
We come to you, Lord Jesus
We come to you, Lord Jesus
by Avis Palmer
We come to you, Lord Jesus With much we need to say. In hope and love and longing, We seek a way to pray. We yearn for understanding For peace in place of fear, Assure of your presence, Show us that you are near. Verses 2-4 follow © Avis Palmer Tune: Aurelia (H&P 515)
Long ago Christ spoke of friendship
Long ago Christ spoke of friendship
by Avis Palmer
Long ago Christ spoke of friendship, Just before the darkness fell Praying deeply to the Father That in him all would be well. Unified in thought and action, Listening to the living Word, Friendship claimed the rich communion Where the voice of Love is heard. Verses 2-5 follow © …
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood
by Avis Palmer
Through all the trees in forest, copse and wood, Through Autumn leaves and Spring held in the bud, We see your beauty, know that it is good; Alleluia, Alleluia. When trees are still upon a Summer's day, Gazing, we sense the grace which they convey, And contemplating find we're ta…
Where's the justice? Where's the justice?
Where's the justice? Where's the justice?
by Avis Palmer
Where's the justice? Where's the justice? Often we in anguish cry. When death comes so unexpected, Then our questions start with "why?" Why do children have to suffer? Why do dear ones die in pain? When goodbye is never spoken, What's the cost and where's the gain? Verses 2-3 fol…
Dark were the city streets
Dark were the city streets
by Avis Palmer
Nicodemus’song Dark were the city streets, The night watch on patrol Had passed the alleyway down which a figure stole. A seeker on a quest was bound, What would this night be lost or found? Responding to his knock The door was opened wide. Compelled by all he'd seen and heard he…
Come and sit upon a hillside
Come and sit upon a hillside
by Avis Palmer
Come and sit upon a hillside, See the sleeping town below. Round the camp fire, in the moonlight, Hear the tales of long ago. How a people watched and waited, Longing for the promised King, And the freedom and the justice, That his powerful reign would bring. Verses 2-3 follow © …
Snowdrops on a bank
Snowdrops on a bank
by Rev David East
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Cooking and meals | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Cooking and meals | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our table is set to remind us of meal preparation at home, as well as the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before he was arrested—a meal that is remembered in services of Holy Communion. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and als…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Chairs | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Chairs | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our theme today is ‘chairs’. We shall spend some time imagining that Jesus is sitting in this empty chair and what we might say to him. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry with older people, who are moving from t…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Tables | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Tables | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
We gather today, remembering the times we have sat at table with families and friends, with colleagues in the canteen or for times of fellowship over a cup of tea. We remember that Jesus, the Christ, sat at tables with friends and foes, and unexpected events often unfolded there.…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Water | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - Water | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
Our service today has the theme of water—something we so often take for granted. We shall think of flood waters, the waters of baptism and Jesus speaking of the living water. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship and also pastoral ministry w…
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - From fire to radiators | Living Liturgies
Living Liturgies | Transition time resources for services, prayer and conversation with older people - From fire to radiators | Living Liturgies
by BRF - Caroline George
There is nothing like an open fire to gather around—although it’s perhaps not so good if you have to clear the ashes! Today we think about fires, heating and a meeting on a beach between Jesus and Peter. A creative and original book of liturgies and reflections for use in worship…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - A Word at the Beginning
The Second Intercessions Handbook - A Word at the Beginning
by SPCK - John Pritchard
A WORD AT THE BEGINNING I’m very glad you’ve found this book and I hope you find it helpful. It follows on from The Intercessions Handbook, which was an attempt to broaden the imaginative range of the intercessions we use in public worship, in small groups and in personal prayer…
Simply Good News - Becoming Good-News People
Simply Good News - Becoming Good-News People
by SPCK - N T Wright
Becoming Good-News People So what happens when we pray the prayer the right way round? We become good-news people. That is true, actually, whenever you pray, because prayer means standing between the one true God and his world, becoming a place where the love of this God and the …
Simply Good News - Surprised by God