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Hello all
Hope everyone is keeping well.

Flying visit for a bit of support - reading the lovely words on here has a calming effect.

Lovely news about your vicar - shame you couldn't see it on video or whatever its called theses days.

Had an interview yesterday and another one today at 1pm - just having a calming few mins. If anyone wants to send up a little thought for me to get one of the jobs i would be very appreciative. First interview since 2008 - was a little nervous - feel worse today though. How very silly.

Just had a seagull sort of floating/hovering on the wind outside my window for a few mins looking in - very unusual.

I love reading your news - take care all

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God moments

Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.
Martin Luther


The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be.
Anne Frank


Cx :-)

Hello all

It was exciting in church congratulating our vicar gaining an honorary canon title. Not a lot of happy news around so we made the most of it yesterday.

Lovely too, seeing the St George's Day flags still flying high on the shop fronts since the 23rd.
Makes me feel proud to be British and and to be a part of a village community.

Keep well and stay safe everybody.

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Lovely news about your vicar kandj.....it's so sad that these special occasions are having to be held without friends and parishioners being present. Maybe there will be a date set for a future celebration once the restrictions have been lifted..


Yesterday, at Morning Prayer, we had an ordinand in training speaking to us about ‘God moments’. There are those people who can truly say they have experienced such a moment – a moment which they had not expected but they knew it was God at work.


God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars. Martin Luther

People see God every day, they just don't recognize him. Pearl Bailey


Cx :-)

Hello all

Great excitement in church today as the vicar was ordained as an honorary canon mid week, sadly given covid-safe rules, no parishioners were able to take part or witness this very special event.

The sun is out but there's a cool breeze today, stay safe and keep well everyone.

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Off to church in a moment - not sure if I am coming or going - a bit of a hectic Saturday yesterday as I was power washed - not me - I mean my garden area. :-D


The Collect (special prayer) for today:


Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life:
raise us, who trust in him,
from the death of sin to the life of righteousness,
that we may seek those things which are above,
where he reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.


The gospel reading for today tells the story of Jesus being the Good Shepherd.

Cx :-)

Hello all

A beautiful old hymn. I'm waiting patiently to be allowed to sing these wonderful hymns once again.

Heavenly Father
We pray for all those in India suffering because of the global pandemic. We pray for wisdom for the Indian government as they decide on an appropriate way to deal with the crisis. Amen.

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Hello Gwyn and Kandj, yes I think most home communions have stopped at the moment and people are really missing them. It helps those who are housebound etc., to still feel part of the church doesn't it? Hopefully, not too long before they can be resumed but I am sorry for those where there isn't an incumbent :-(

What's it all about? Holy Communion - this hymn says it all......


O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray
that all thy Church might be for ever one,
grant us at every Eucharist to say
with longing heart and soul, "thy will be done."
O may we all one Bread, one Body be,
through this blest Sacrament of unity.

For all thy Church, O Lord, we intercede;
make thou our sad divisions soon to cease;
draw us the nearer each to each, we plead,
by drawing all to thee, O Prince of Peace;
thus may we all one Bread, one Body be,
through this blest Sacrament of unity.

We pray thee too for wanderers from thy fold;
O bring them back, good Shepherd of the sheep,
back to the faith which saints believed of old,
back to the Church which still that faith doth keep;
soon may we all one Bread, one Body be,
through this blest Sacrament of unity.

So, Lord, at length when sacraments shall cease,
may we be one with all thy Church above,
one with thy saints in one unbroken peace,
one with thy saints in one unbounded love;
more blessèd still, in peace and love to be
one with the Trinity in Unity.


Cx :-)

The small church near here often had a service of Holy Communion by extension, when bread and wine were brought to the service after being blessed at an earlier service that day at the main parish church.

Sadly, there aren't any services yet at the small church, after closing due to the pandemic in March 2020, as we are in a time of interregnum.

A bright blue sky here too, so good to see.

Hello all

Many years ago I used to drive the Curate around the village and I joined in the H C service in elderly parishioner's homes. A great privilege and a joy.

Another God-given sunny day, so gardening for me.

Wishing a Happy St George's Day to one and all.

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What's it all about? Holy Communion

People who are brought up with the Anglican faith regard Holy Communion as central to their lives. However, as age takes its toll, some of the faithful become housebound or frail, but still wish to receive the Eucharist to which they are fully entitled – faith has no age limit.

In normal times, this is covered by Holy Communion being taken to them and can be of great comfort. Either the priest or an authorised person, takes bread and wine which has been consecrated at a recent service and kept ‘reserved’, to the person who has asked for it. A brief service takes place, and they are given this most holy Sacrament.

We are thankful for those who help with this special ministry, for their patience, understanding and willingness to support those in need.

‘The Church of God, of which we are members, has taken bread and wine and given thanks over them according to our Lord’s command. These holy gifts are now offered to us that, with faith and thanksgiving, we may share in the communion of the body and blood of Christ.’


Cx :-)

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What's it all about? Holy Communion

Holy Communion can take many different forms across the Church of England, and it may be understood by Christians in different ways, but at the heart of the celebration there is always a special prayer of thanksgiving, or ‘Eucharistic Prayer’ (Eucharist means to ‘give thanks’ in Greek). This prayer is offered by the priest who has led the service, giving thanks for all that God has given us in Christ.

It is indeed right,
it is our duty and our joy,
at all times and in all places
to give you thanks and praise,
holy Father, heavenly King,
almighty and eternal God,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
For he is your living Word;
through him you have created all things from the beginning,
and formed us in your own image.
Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin,
giving him to be born of a woman and to die upon the cross;
you raised him from the dead
and exalted him to your right hand on high.

Through him you have sent upon us
your holy and life-giving Spirit,
and made us a people for your own possession.
Therefore with angels and archangels,
and with all the company of heaven,
we proclaim your great and glorious name,
for ever praising you and saying:
All Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.


Cx :-)

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What's it all about?

Since the earliest days of the Church, Christians have gathered together to bless, break and share bread and to bless and share a cup of wine in obedience to the Lord’s command, given on the night before He died, to ‘do this in remembrance of me.’ The Church of England has kept the importance of Holy Communion at the centre point of Christian living. Along with Baptism, Holy Communion is known as a ‘Sacrament ordained of Christ’.

After his resurrection, the disciples recognised Jesus as he broke bread to share with them. Each time we share the meal Jesus shared with his friends, we remember his offering of himself on the cross, we rejoice in his resurrection from the dead, and look forward to the coming of God’s Kingdom.

When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Holy Communion is such a very special part of the Sunday morning service, all so very different just now to keep Covid-safe guide lines, but it's still a deeply moving moment for me and for many others.

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What’s it all about?

Holy Communion takes the form of a shared meal of bread and wine, when we remember that, at the Last Supper, Jesus associated the breaking of bread and sharing of wine with his own imminent death, giving them special significance.

Due to the pandemic and when some Holy Communion services resumed, we have been offered Communion in bread only, but that is fine. Christ cannot be divided -the fullness of God’s grace is present in both of the consecrated elements.

“We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.”
“Though we are many, we are one body,
because we all share in one bread”.


Cx :-)

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What’s it all about?

Over the last 12 months, whilst we have been in the midst of a pandemic, one of the things which church people have really missed, is Holy Communion. Churches have been mostly closed and this sacrament has been denied us. What is so important about Holy Communion (Eucharist) to Christians? The Church of England tells us……..


“The Eucharist is at the heart of Christian worship. It is celebrated by Christians around the world as a memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus, in response to his words at the final meal he shared with his disciples, ‘Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the Eucharist, God invites us to his table as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet which he has prepared for people of all nations and cultures.”


We'll have a look at what it's all about this week :-D



Cx :-)

Hello all

I watched the funeral yesterday and thought it was very moving, symbolising all that was important in Prince Philip's long life. He was thoughtful to the end in arranging every detail and so allowing his wife and family time to mourn and grieve their loss.
The Queen looked so sad and frail on her own.

Off to church now..... have a good day everyone.

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I felt that yesterday's funeral for Prince Philip was a very fitting tribute to him. He had had a great deal to do with the planning etc, but even the pandemic restrictions didn't seem to detract from the whole event - apart from the Queen being on her own. As always, she set an example. May God bless all who mourn today.


The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
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.


Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your prayer for today Cynthia.

Heavenly Father,
We give thanks for the long life of Prince Philip, for all that he has brought to our nation and beyond and for his years of support towards HM our Queen.
We pray that he may rest in peace and rise in glory.
We bring before you HM our Queen and all the family who mourn, that they might be comforted and given strength to face the days and weeks ahead.
Amen.

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Almighty and eternal God,
from whose love in Christ we cannot be parted,
either by death or life:
hear our prayers and thanksgivings
for the life of Prince Philip whom we remember this day;
fulfil in him the purpose of your love.
and bring us all, with him, to your eternal joy.
Grant to Her Majesty the Queen and all who mourn, a sure confidence in your fatherly care, that, casting all their grief on you, they may know the consolation of your love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Cx :-)