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Good morning. Our thoughts remain very much with kandj as she comes to terms with the loss of her beloved husband. We send our love and prayers to our friend. <3


Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.

The Christian festival of the Epiphany celebrates Jesus who is both the Son of God and a human being. In the Western church this is usually commemorated by remembering the journey of the wise men to worship the infant Christ. The Eastern Orthodox church celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan.

God of all heaven and earth,
From the breath of your love came the creation of the world.
We are amazed at the vast beauty of the night sky and at the intimate nature of the love you have for us your children.

Be our daily star,
Guiding our lives to search for kingdom love.
May we always follow your light of truth in all that we do,
Forever trusting, hoping and believing in your word.
Lift our eyes tonight to see your eternal life shining brightly,
Leading us home. Amen.


Cx :-)

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you
mourn the loss of your husband.
<3 <3

Good morning.

I have only just seen the email which kandj sent me yesterday. Like you Vera, I feel so much for her and have admired her love, patience and commitment in caring for her beloved husband.

She is so very grateful for the love and support which she has received from her friends on here.

We remember, Lord, the slenderness of the thread which separates life from death, and the suddenness with which it can be broken.

Help us also to remember that on both sides of that division we are surrounded by your love.

Persuade our hearts that when our dear ones die neither we nor they are parted from you.

In you may we find our peace and in you be united with them in the glorious body of Christ, who has burst the bonds of death and is alive for evermore, our Saviour and theirs for ever and ever.



We send our love, prayers and heartfelt sympathy to our brave friend and may her husband rest in peace.

<3 <3 <3


Cx <3

Dear Vera

So very sorry to hear this news.

I respected Kandj highly for the way she looked after her husband.

My deepest sympathies to Kandj and her family.

God bless them.

With much respect
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

I have learnt from another thread the very sad news that Kandj’s husband passed away yesterday. I hope she and her family can find comfort in the knowledge that he would have died knowing how very much he was loved. No-one could have done more. I send my condolences and pray that her faith will sustain her through this difficult time.

I won’t pm her as I wouldn’t want to intrude while she is grieving, but if you are in touch Cynthia please tell her that she and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.


<3 Kandj <3

Good morning :-)

A possible New Year's resolution.......


Pray more and harder

Admit it or not, there are days when we pray just for the sake of not forgetting to thank the Lord for His blessings. However, our talk with God should be more meaningful than this. Prayer is our only line of communication to God, which means that we should take our time with it and make the most out of it too.

As long as we pour out our hearts and minds to the Lord, that makes a good prayer.


Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Suggested New Year resolution No. 3

'Say grace before meals.'

Saying grace before meals reminds us that above all food is a gift. It’s a reminder that we are nourished and cared for by divine and human hands: and by the labour of bakers and bumblebees. It brings to mind that there is enough food for everyone in this world if it is managed correctly.

Just a simple ‘Thank you God for this food’ serves as a reminder of God’s goodness.


Love Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Suggested New Year resolution No. 3

'Say grace before meals.'

Saying grace before meals reminds us that above all food is a gift. It’s a reminder that we are nourished and cared for by divine and human hands: and by the labour of bakers and bumblebees. It brings to mind that there is enough food for everyone in this world if it is managed correctly.

Just a simple ‘Thank you God for this food’ serves as a reminder of God’s goodness.


Love Cx :-)

Good morning and a happy new year to you all x

Sending my best wishes to kandj and her husband for 2018 <3

Good morning :-)

Lovely to hear from you kandj........we are all rooting for you <3


Suggested New Year resolution No. 2

Attend church regularly.

Why?

Because the bible instructs us to be in relationship with other believers. If we are part of Christ’s body, we need to fit into the body of believers.
The church is where we come together to encourage one another. God wants us in fellowship with other believers. There is no such thing as a Lone Ranger Christian.



Love to all Cx :-)

A very Happy New Year to you all. May 2018 bring us all peace and strength to cope with whatever the year throws at us.

You must be feeling very stressed and exhausted so thank you for taking the time to post Kandj. I hope this coming year is a better one and that your husband will start to recover very soon. You remain in our thoughts and prayers. <3

Hello all

Popping in to wish everyone a very Happy and Contented New Year in 2018.

Helen went back to Durham yesterday to join her little family for the new year, and will be back again this coming weekend. Her Dad still isn't very good, but we are taking each day as it comes and finding the spiritual strength to cope from the little chapel inside the hospital. An oasis of peace and quietness away from the busy ward.

Thank you for all your ongoing prayers and kind words, it's brought tears to my eyes. XX

Good morning :-)

A very happy new year to you all........I admit to going to bed at 11pm. :-D


I wonder how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions?

For this week, we will take a look at some Christian resolutions which you may like to consider……

Read and study the bible more – maybe 20 minutes each day.

Why?
It makes us wiser.
It helps us to overcome sin and temptation.
It gives us peace and direction and builds our relationship with God.
We learn a little bit of history and learn to understand Jesus better.


Love to all and thinking of kandj Cx :-)

Prayers and thoughts for Kandj, her husband and family and all in need of support at this time <3

Good morning :-)


The Collect (special prayer) set for today:

Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Gospel set for today re-tells the familiar story of the Shepherds and ends with Jesus being taken to the temple to be circumcised.


Loving thoughts to you all. Cx

Thank you for that update Cynthia x

Also that quote from HSR.

Thoughts and prayers for all in need of comfort.

Good morning :-)


A quick note from kandj tells us that she is absolutely exhausted but continuing on with caring for her husband. Holding them both in thoughts and prayers.

Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind;
teach us to be patient and always to be kind.
- Helen Steiner Rice.


Cx :-)

Holding kandj and her husband in my thoughts and prayers x

Good morning :-)


Continuing through this festive season, we remember that.......

Christmas is the sparkle of anticipation and the steady light of faith in the eyes of a little child as he hears the old, old story.

Christmas is the shining star of hope in the sky of all mankind.

Christmas is more than words can tell, for it is a matter for the heart to re-ceive, believe and understand.
- Unknown


Still no word from kandj.........love to all. Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

No news from kandj since we knew about her husband being re-admitted into hospital. We continue to hold them both in our prayers.

We are still in the Christmas season and continue to remember what it is all about...


Christmas is "peace on earth" for those who accept it and live in unity with God's will.

Christmas is a gift of love wrapped in human flesh and tied securely with the strong promises of God.

Christmas is angelic music in the form of a carol and oratorio with a celestial descant.

Christmas is "Glory to God," "Good will to man," and "Joy to the world."


Love and prayers Cx :-)