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Light at the end of the tunnel
Light at the end of the tunnel
by Christine Harbottle
Grenofen tunnel (part of National Cycle Network). Silhouette of man and woman walking towards the light. 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 proport…
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn about the enduing love of God through all things, revealed in creation, providence, scripture, Christ and the Spirit. This hymn testifies that through every aspect of human experience we can trust in that love of God in Christ from which 'nothing can separate us'.
Monologue: Hannah’s neighbour
Monologue: Hannah’s neighbour
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue: Hannah’s neighbour (We often look at Bible stories through the eyes of the people involved, but what did Hannah’s neighbour think about the things that were happening?) I see the neighbours have gone off to Shiloh to make their sacrifice again. Every year, they go! Nev…
Year ending
Year ending
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Year ending As the year draws to a close and we take stock of what has happened and imagine what the future may hold, let us pray for our church and our relationships and our work, as we prepare to renew our commitment to God in the year that lies ahead. God of our past a…
Hymn: Look to the rock from which you came
Hymn: Look to the rock from which you came
by Michael Docker
Look to the rock from which you came, Look to the heritage of old, Look to the past that shapes your name, Look to the stories you were told; These are the things you did not choose; These are the bright and shining ways; Rejoice in them and hold them close - By these you shall r…
Psalm 80: 7-15 for today
Psalm 80: 7-15 for today
by Marjorie Dobson
Psalm 80: 7-15 for today We used to believe that this was a Christian country. We used to be thankful that we were not living in a place where our religion was persecuted. We used to feel safe and secure inside our churches and chapels. We used to feel that people respected us fo…
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday of Christmas - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday of Christmas - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Second Sunday of Christmas Yr A John 1 v 1-18 Ephesians 1 v 3-14 New Year is a time of looking back at what we have achieved and endured in the past year, and of looking forward, with some trepidation, to the year ahead. We shall certainly be facing some challenges, …
LWPT Meditations - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Fifth Sunday in Lent - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Fifth Sunday in Lent Year A Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 This week’s lectionary readings are all about finding a solution, making the impossible possible... Created by Susan Thorne on behalf of LWPT (Leaders of Worship and Preachers' Trust) fo…
God-botherer's call with their prayers and their praises
God-botherer's call with their prayers and their praises
by Andrew Pratt
God-botherer's call with their prayers and their praises, incessantly knocking on doors that seem barred, until through persistence God listens and raises an answer to heartfelt, persistent demands. Verse 2 follows Tune: STREETS OF LAREDO Metre: 12.11.12.11 Andrew Pratt (born 1…
Hymn: A legal agreement gave God and the people
Hymn: A legal agreement gave God and the people
by Andrew Pratt
A legal agreement gave God and the people a new sense of confidence, comfort and peace. The covenant forged led to new understanding, God's spirit within them had brought them release; Verses 2-3 follow Tune: WAS LEBET, WAS SCHWEBET Metre: 12.11.12.11 Andrew Pratt (born 1948)…
Hymn: Remember all those times of sadness
Hymn: Remember all those times of sadness
by Andrew Pratt
Remember all those times of sadness when friends and hope seemed far away; those times of loneliness and heartache when every day seemed bleak and grey? And even when our God seemed absent we found the means carry on. Amid the hopelessness God found us, then raised us up to make …
Beneath the wings of eagles
Beneath the wings of eagles
by Andrew Pratt
Beneath the wings of eagles we shelter in God's grace; within the midst of trouble we see a kindly face. The storms may roar about us with trouble close at hand, but God will hold and shield us, within God's love we stand. Verse 3 follows Tune: CHERRY TREE CAROL Metre: 7.6.7.6 …
Hannah coming to the temple
Hannah coming to the temple
by Andrew Pratt
Hannah coming to the temple brings a tunic for her lad, such excitement, though expected, human love will make them glad.* Like a birthday, family meeting, celebration, gifts are brought, in imagination's moment, altogether joy is caught. Christmas passes, other moments in our me…
Lent for Everyone Year A - Thursday: Fifth Week in Lent Year A
Lent for Everyone Year A - Thursday: Fifth Week in Lent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
WEEK 5: THURSDAY Matthew 25; focused on 25.31– 46 One of the greatest soldiers of modern times recently published an autobiography. In it, he skates very lightly over one or two incidents in which, according to those who knew him at the time, he acted with almost incredible brave…
Lent for Everyone Year A - Wednesday: Fifth Week in Lent Year A
Lent for Everyone Year A - Wednesday: Fifth Week in Lent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
WEEK 5: WEDNESDAY Matthew 25; focused on 25.14 –30 Another story about a master going away and coming back to see how the staff have been doing in his absence. Just as Jesus seems to have told several parables about farmers sowing seed (as in chapter 13), so here again, and even …
Job for Everyone - The Way We Are
Job for Everyone - The Way We Are
by SPCK - John Goldingay
The Way We Are Job 30 1-31 Today a woman came to see me and wept. Her husband left her after ten years of marriage, leaving her with two small children to look after. On her account, his leaving came right out of the blue; there was no clue that he was unhappy in the marriage. Bu…
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Third Sunday of Epiphany Nehemiah 8.1–3, 5–6, 8–10 1 Corinthians 12.12–31a Luke 4.14–21 Read the text, and give the sense. Both matter. The first is given, there on the page. The second is risky, a matter of prayer and the Spirit, a deep breath and taking the plunge. History …
Prayer: God of all grace and glory