General Chat

Thank you, kandji

I was afraid that you all might think I had come across a bit strong for this thread, but I felt it had to be said.


I do read your postings almost every day, though I don't often post.

Thank you so much, Cynthia and everyone, for keeping it going.



even this non-churchgoer gets a lot of satisfaction from reading what is posted. xxx

Good morning :-)


Thank you for that Emma <3

:.To end our time of analogies between fireworks and Christians...…....a damp squib

A squib is a small firework. A damp squib would not go off properly, and so it would be a disappointment, a let down.

It's so disappointing when churches (all denominations) spend time and effort in encouraging people in the faith - leading to baptism/confirmation/membership, and then never see them again. What was the point? What more can we do? We pray they will return ??

In last Sunday's sermon, our latest confirmees not to be damp squibs, but to be shining lights for Jesus.

Lord, whether we are Catherine Wheels, Sparklers or Fountains, may we always be prepared to serve you to the best of our ability. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Sylvia we are in agreement with advice for David. I hope he heeds us all.

Vera, I am also blessed with good family support. Just wished they lived nearer.

Cynthia...... I have come across many Church folk who are like fountains and been blessed to have them inspire me over the years.

Emma, I haven't read this HSR poem before, how true her words are. Thank you.

Morning all :-)

Never Borrow Sorry from Tomorrow

Deal only with the present ---
never step into tomorrow,
For God asks us just to trust Him
and to never borrow sorrow.
For the future is not ours to know,
and it may never be,
So let us live and give our best
and give it lavishly...
For to meet tomorrow's troubles
before they are even ours
Is to anticipate the Saviour
and to doubt His all wise powers,
So let us be content to solve
our problems one by one,
Asking nothing of tomorrow
except " Thy will be done."

HSR

Good morning :-)

Yes, it's time to get in touch with the Doctor I think David. Take advice from the wise women on here :-D

How lovely for you to be with your family Vera - family love in times of trouble is so important. <3


Christian Fireworks.....today, Fountains

Fountains are inspiring fireworks which put out showers of beautifully coloured sparks far and wide, leaving people feeling uplifted.

This is reminiscent of those within our churches who have the gift of inspiring and leading others by their words and actions.

Lord, we thank you for those who set us a good example by the way they live their lives for you. Help us to follow in their steps as we continue on our Christian journey. Amen.

Cx :-)

David ...............

please do NOT wait for the District Nurse to "call", unless you are expecting her tomorrow.

PHONE your doctor's office and ask for him to come to see you.

It's dangerous to play around with legs turning blue and purple.

Don't be stupid about it.

Good evening all <3 No, I haven't been to the Doctor, my legs wouldn't get me to

the end of the street. My intention is to discuss it with the District nurse when she

calls to give me a flu injection. On a previous occasion when they were a problem

I had a chest scan and X ray at the RVI and informed "normal" 2- 3 years ago.

Was reading about God's name. What a "mystery" over the past 4 5 Thousand

years. Seems for a very long time it was ineffable to all but Priests on special days

How we come to know it is a mystery itself.

Good afternoon

I hope you are feeling a little better today David.

Another interesting theme this week Cynthia. Thank you. Your posts do make me think.

We spent the weekend with my son and his family in Yorkshire, collecting our eldest granddaughter en route and taking her with us and I do feel very blessed that we are always made to feel so very welcome and that we have such a close knit family. There are difficulties and problems in our son’s immediate family but there is also an abundance of love. My thoughts and prayers today are with those who don’t have a family background of love and support and who must feel very alone at times. May they be given the strength they need.

Hello all

David have you been to see the GP about your legs? Hope you're feeling better.

I well remember sparklers on bonfire night Cynthia. Church member only have to put themselves forward to volunteer to do a job and it becomes theirs for life. I think this is true in most churches. The sparkle lessens with age imho.

Day by Day
3 things I pray
That I may see You more clearly
Love You more dearly, and
Follow You more nearly
Day by Day
Amen.

Good morning :-)

Christians …. are they like fireworks?

The Sparkler

The sparkler – a nostalgic childhood reminder for many UK adults of cold Novembers made entertaining thanks to this very simple, humble form of firework.

Where would the church be without our Christian ‘sparklers’ the people who form the backbone of a church – willing to sparkle in whatever they are good at – be it cleaning, serving, singing in the choir, giving out books – humble but essential servants of God.

We thank you Lord, for those who serve our church in the various mundane but necessary everyday tasks. We thank you for their love and dedication to you and to your church here on earth. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Sounds like a visit to the doc re your multi-coloured legs is in order David. Hope he can sort you out. Yes, your posts are very thought provoking at times, and its interesting to see what you will think of next. :-D

Our recently confirmed candidates received their first Holy Communion yesterday and an excellent sermon was heard. This got me thinking - always dangerous!

Already fireworks are exploding all around us and more will be on the way. Some will be damp squibs – the sort which never really ignites and fizzles out, whilst others will be beautiful showers of colour in the night sky. We were encouraged not to be a ‘damp squib’ in our Christian journey, but to be a blessing of colour and light to our world.

During this week we will take a look at the variety of fireworks available and how they compare to our Christian lives.

One of the most famous fireworks is the Catherine Wheel which got its name from St. Catherine who, according to legend, was to be martyred upon a spinning wheel. The legend states that when Catherine touched the wheel it broke into many pieces, as if by a miracle.

The Catherine Wheels of today are made up in a couple of ways – one being of a tube filled with powder which is then coiled. When the fuse is lit, the wheel rotates at speed thus producing a spiral effect of coloured flame and sparks.

There are those who are so tightly wound up that their fuse blows and they scatter into a thousand pieces. This is not how God wants us to be as stress in our lives can distract us from our relationship with Him.

As scripture says….”Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7, NIV)”

Cx :-)

Hello all

Just one christening today during our morning service. A pretty little girl about 5 years old I think who loved all the attention from our elderly congregation.

Nothing you post offends me David but I do have to put my thinking cap on sometimes.
I hope that you're feeling a little better today. Perhaps a visit to the GP is needed?

After several days of heavy rain, it's been a dry bright and sunny day. I feel blessed

Thank you Cynthia <3 My lower limbs aren't what they were, and they're

different colours, one going purple, the other blue.

I sincerely hope my posts in recent months on your thread haven't been too

"offensive" they were only intended to be thought provoking.

Good morning :-)

I thought you were very quiet David - hope you feel better soon.

Today at our church, we welcome those who confirmed recently as they receive their First Holy Communion. We pray for these youngsters as they continue on their journey of faith.

The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love
in the hearts of the saints:
grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen


The Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus – the tax collector who climbed the tree to see Jesus.

Cx :-)

Thank you Cynthia and kandj for the prayers <3 <3

Good morning to everyone :-D <3 Been under the weather recently,
sleeping far too much. Will catch up on the posts. :-)

Hello all

Amen to your morning prayer Cynthia. I like "simple" but don't always get it. as quite often life gets in the way. I'm sure that I'm not on my own with these thoughts either.

Dear Lord.
I pray we will press through every struggle, endure every trial and
overcome every hurdle knowing You are by our side.
Amen

Happy Saturday blessings to all who pop in today xxx

Good morning :-)

This is another day, O Lord…
If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely.
If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly.
If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently.
And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Thanks Gwyn and Pat for those interesting posts...... <3

Today is All Saints' Day


All Saints’ Day is an opportunity for believers to remember all saints and martyrs, known and unknown, throughout Christian history.

Lord, we thank you for every Christian who has helped us on our journey and encouraged us to keep believing when we felt like giving up. Thank you for all those who taught us the faith. Thank you for those who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to ensure others could hear of your love in Christ

We remember the saints in heaven. Thank you for releasing them from the burden of sin and death in this life and for keeping your promise to them. We especially remember those from our community who have passed away in the past year. Give comfort to all those who grieve over loved ones no longer with us on earth. Give them the hope only your word can offer us.

We pray for your church on earth, that it may remain faithful to the apostles' teaching and that it will strive for unity. We pray for all Christians, especially those under persecution, that they may imitate the martyrs in bold witness to the gospel. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.


Cx :-)

A town in this south east corner has a crypt containing many hundreds of bones, mostly skulls and femurs are on view.
At this time of year, there is a short procession to that area of the parish church and prayers are said for those passed parishioners.