General Chat

Hello all

Cynthia, as Christians it's good to believe that we are never left alone and that there is always hope too.

Pat, maybe Sundays bells will be muffled?

Remembering all the grieving families facing funerals
today and being forced to say a final goodbye to loved ones who have died from the Coronavirus.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5 v 4) NIV bible.

Good morning :-)


Ah Pat, the bells! It will be strange for you if they don't ring and strange for me as I always enjoy reading about your church bells :-D

So pleased you enjoyed the poems Emma <3 Tabitha, I do speak to Evelyn occasionally. We had hoped for more news from JaneyCanuck who arranged a DNA test for her but haven't heard from JC for absolutely ages.


For today - a little reminder about the Resurrection we have just celebrate and which those where Pat lives, will celebrate on Sunday (albeit quietly).

Easter is about liberation, the celebration of the Resurrection is a chance for us to say, "Yes, Jesus, I believe.” When we do so, we are given an opportunity to grab the hope that is already there. Easter is an annual reminder that we are never alone.

Even in the darkest of times, God is with us. Just as Christ walked among men 2,000 years ago, He walks with us still today and reminds us that, as Christians, we are never without hope. We are never abandoned or left to face darkness and despair by ourselves because Jesus is always with us.

Something to hang onto in these strange times.


Cx :-)

Passover finished yesterday so today is Good Friday here. A very quiet day with lockdown.

Easter Saturday/Easter Sunday celebrations cancelled. No bonfire and fireworks at midnight Saturday, they are cancelled. As well as no crowds we have a curfew 9 pm - 6 am. The family get togethers are also cancelled.

Wonder if we'll have the bells :-S - will let you know Cynthia :-D

I love my Logic Problems, reading, crochet & cross stitch when i can and of course my family tree. Always a lot to do where the family trees are concerned- never have the time to do it during the week.

Have you heard from Evelyn Cynthia?

Take care - loving the poems and peaceful words .

Hello all

Cynthia,I don't do jigsaws but I enjoy word searches to keep my brain active and pass a little time away.

Emma, you must be loving the HSR postings.

I came across this prayercard when I was tidying a drawer out and hope it might be helpful to others too.

I live alone, dear Lord, stay by my side.
In all my daily needs be Thou my guide.
Grant me good health, for that indeed, I pray,
To carry on my work from day to day.

Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed,
Let me be kind, unselfish in my neighbours needs.
Spare me from fire, from flood, malicious tongues,
From thieves, from fear, and evil ones.

If sickness or an accident befall,
Then humbly Lord, I pray, hear
Thou my call, and when I'm feeling low,
Or in despair, lift up my heart and
Help me in my prayer.

I live alone dear Lord, yet have no fear,
Because I feel Your presence, ever near.

Keep well and stay safe everyone. x

Keep at it Cynthia you will get there :-)

Amen for HSR words x

Good morning :-)


Only about 467 pieces to go in the jigsaw.... :-D


Stay in, keep smiling, keep praying.........

Let not your heart be troubled
Let not your soul be sad
Easter is a time of joy
When all hearts should be glad
Glad to know that Jesus Christ
Made it possible for men
To have their sins forgiven
And, like Him, to love again
So at this joyous season
May the wondrous Easter Story
Renew our faith so we may be
Partakers of His glory

~ Helen Steiner Rice

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Glad you liked your HSR poems Emma :-D


Yesterday, I finished the sky in a jigsaw my daughter and I are doing.....so I am quite pleased!

Gracious God,

Your gifts to us are so overwhelmingly generous.
We are nothing yet you love us;
we surrender to you and you create beauty out of our lives.
Fill every nook and cranny of our souls with your grace.
Install resurrection joy and hope everlasting.
Show us what it means to live out resurrection every day.
Make us so alive that everybody around us can see you in us.
Equip us with everything good to do your will and bear lots of fruit.
Work in us whatever is pleasing to you.
Make us shine for you.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Amen

Cx :-)

Hello all

You're welcome Emma.

May this sunny Wednesday morning bring us the blessing of thankfulness and an appreciation of all that we have around us today.

Keep well and stay safe everyone.

Thank you kandj <3

Hello All

Cynthia, I'm definitely missing the special time spent at the church altar and the bread and wine now.

Another HSR poem following on from yours Cynthia.

There are many things in life
That we cannot understand
But we must trust God's judgement, and
Be guided by His hand.
And all who have His blessing
Can rest safely in His care
For He promises a safe passage
On the wings of faith and prayer.
(Helen Steiner Rice)... another one for Emma. x

David you need to come back and tell us if you have been in touch with your GP or how you're feeling now

Cynthia thank you <3

Loving your posts as always though don’t add
much but be assured I appreciate the time you
give to us all on this thread <3

Good morning :-)

I hope I am back on track now :-D

I agree with Sylvia, David. Do please get checked over, you simply can't take chances at the moment.

It's another beautiful day here so I have to think which room I am travelling to :-D


A poem for today - now, who could I be thinking of? :-D


“An Easter Prayer”

God, give us eyes to see
the beauty of the Spring,
And to behold Your majesty
in every living thing –
And may we see in lacy leaves
and every budding flower
The Hand that rules the universe
with gentleness and power –
And may this Easter grandeur
that Spring lavishly imparts
Awaken faded flowers of faith
lying dormant in our hearts,
And give us ears to hear, dear God,
the Springtime song of birds
With messages more meaningful
than man’s often empty words
Telling harried human beings
who are lost in dark despair –
‘Be like us and do not worry
for God has you in His care.

by Helen Steiner Rice


Cx :-)

David ..........

It is possibly time for you to phone the doctor's office or your health service, and tell them.

It sounds as if you have a fever ........ one of the first signs for covid. It is better to be careful and get it checked out ASAP.

Neither you nor your wife can afford to take chances.

I know you have not been out, but you have had health care workers coming to your house.

Please, please, phone someone and get yourself checked.

Same as yesterday kandj thank you <3

Ellen has artificial knees so she can get about. For my many sins I

crippled myself, but I can use the PC and the telephone and my Kindle,

so things aren't as bad for me as for some.

Hello all

Yes, a very different Easter Day for everyone Cynthia

I began the morning listening to the radio 4 church broadcast, then watched BBC1 service from Bangor, then Songs of Praise and I sang along very loudly!

David, I hope you're feeling better today and that you and Ellen are managing alright during this lockdown.

Easter Monday is usually a fun-filled day here as families take children to roll hard boiled eggs down a hilly lawn of a local Trust house, but not this year.

Happy Easter Monday to one and all. Keep safe.

Good morning :-)

I simply cannot believe that I didn't pop in here yesterday of all days! I am so sorry. My only excuse is that I was so busy with the church fb page that time slipped by.

It was a very strange Easter indeed but, in these days of Zoom, fb and Youtube, there was, at least, a variety of services to watch. I shimmied between The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and Bangor Cathedral. No wonder it was hectic!


This morning, I am going to share with you something our Lay Reader wrote for the church page today.

Jesus is Risen, Hallelujah

In looking at various bible readings for today, I was quite amazed to find much relevance that compares with what’s happening in today’s world. St. Peter quoted David from the Old Testament, “For God is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; And You will not abandon my soul.” This to me, is God speaking to US saying, “Hold firm, when this is all over, I will still be there for you.”

Matthew shows us where Jesus says to ‘Mary Magdalene and the other Mary,’ “Greetings…do not be afraid.” And so, during these difficult times, Jesus still wants to meet with US, AND He doesn’t want us to be afraid. In simple terms, let’s all keep talking to God (in conversation or prayer) with the full knowledge that He’s right here with us, every moment of every one of these testing days.

One of the Psalmists says, “Open your gates of righteousness and I will enter them and give thanks to the Lord.” Yes, God wants us all to go through those gates, even when things aren’t all that they should be. That’s because, as the prayer goes, ‘He will deliver us from all evil’.

Matthew explains where the eleven disciples went to a mountain in Galilee where (it says) Jesus had made an appointment with them. When they saw Jesus, some of them still doubted until He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.” In other words, Jesus is always in charge.

All I would say here is; No matter who we are and what we may think, Jesus knows all of our different thoughts, circumstances and difficulties, and He wants to make an appointment with each one of US as well. He wants US to enter those same gates of righteousness.

So, let’s keep listening out for what Jesus wants to say to us. Because He IS here.

May God bless you all this Easter time.


With much love and sincere apologies, Cx :-)

Evening to yo all :-D <3
I haven't been well these last few days. I've been sweating profusely, hot and flushed.
But today I'm a little better. Had breakfast and a midday meal.

Dear Friends and Colleagues

Hello

On this day, this prayer says it all:


The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come.

Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory,

For ever and ever.

Amen.

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However you spend today, keep safe.

Take gentle care
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Read more at: https://www.lords-prayer-words.com/lord_traditional_king_james.html

Hello all

A very different Easter Sunday for us all this year.
So many concerns and anxious time ahead but today let us be grateful and continue to count our blessings

Thine be the glory
Risen, conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o'er death has won.
Angels in bright raiment
Rolled the stone away
Kept the folded grave clothes
Where Thy body lay.
Thine be the glory
Risen, conquering Son
Endless is the victory
Thou o'er death has won.

Christ is Risen!... He is Risen Indeed. Allelulia.

Wishing a Happy and Peaceful Easter Day to all X