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Cynthia
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30 Nov 2024 08:50 |
Good morning :-)
We are holding our Christmas Fair today, so it's all systems go!!
Heavenly Father, as the sun rises on this Saturday morning, we thank you for the gift of a new day. We pray for your presence to fill our hearts with gratitude and joy. in Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
Cx :-)
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29 Nov 2024 10:00 |
Good morning :-)
Heavenly Father, I come before You this Friday morning with a heart full of gratitude. I ask for Your blessings and protection over my day. May Your face shine upon me, be gracious to me, and grant me peace in every situation I encounter today. Guide my steps and keep me under Your watchful care. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Cx :-)
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28 Nov 2024 09:19 |
Good morning :-)
Prayer for Strength and Perseverance Heavenly Father, I confess that my own strength is often fleeting. The demands of the week sometimes feel overwhelming. I ask you to fill me with your enduring power, which sustains me through trials and gives me courage in the face of difficulty. Remind me that you are my rock and fortress, that I can withstand any storm with you. When my weariness tempts me to give up, renew my resolve and help me persevere. Amen.
Cx :-)
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27 Nov 2024 09:05 |
Good morning :-)
Glad to see the back of the gremlins !!
Lovely to see you back again Vera and I do hope things are settling for you. <3
Heavenly Father, I seek Your guidance and wisdom for the day ahead. You are the light that leads me through the darkness, and I trust in Your ways. Help me make decisions that honour You, and let Your Holy Spirit be my compass, directing my steps. May this day reflect Your love and grace in my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Cx :-)
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26 Nov 2024 20:17 |
Hello all
The Gremlins are certainly having a hay-day here.
Cynthia, you have so many interesting posts. Thank you so much.
Vera, good to see you posting and I hope things have calmed down for you and your OH just now.
Take care and stay safe everyone.
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SuffolkVera
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26 Nov 2024 10:51 |
Cynthia, all the threads have been a bit haywire over the last few days but yesterday Community Support posted an explanation on the General board. It's headed Chat Boards.
Thank you for last week's posts. There is always something a bit special about a Celtic blessing.
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Cynthia
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26 Nov 2024 09:58 |
Good morning :-)
There is something strange going on. I definitely posted yesterday in response to a post from kandj - they have both disappeared. I will make enquiries with FMP. :-)
Dear Lord, As I begin this Tuesday morning, I come before You with a humble heart, seeking to grow in faith and trust in You. Thank You for the gift of a new day and the opportunity to strengthen my relationship with You. Amen.
Cx :-)
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24 Nov 2024 08:16 |
Good morning :-)
Today, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King.
Collect (special prayer) for today:
Eternal Father, whose Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord and King: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace, and bring the whole created order to worship at his feet; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Cx :-)
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23 Nov 2024 09:30 |
Good morning :-)
It's a real November morning - cold, wet and miserable!! Keep smiling :-D
A CELTIC BLESSING
You are the light that shines in dark You are the heart's eternal spark You are the door that's open wide You are the guest who waits inside You are the stranger at the door You are the calling of the poor You are my Lord and with me still You are my love, keep me from ill You are the light, the truth, the way You are my Saviour this very day.
Cx :-)
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22 Nov 2024 09:49 |
Good morning :-)
A CELTIC BLESSING
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you. And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
Cx :-)
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21 Nov 2024 10:03 |
Good morning :-)
Normal service has been resumed! :-D
A CELTIC BLESSING
A Familiar Stranger
I saw a stranger today. I put food for him in the eating-place And drink in the drinking-place And music in the listening-place. In the Holy name of the Trinity He blessed myself and my family. And the lark said in her warble Often, often, often Goes Christ in the stranger's guise. O, oft and oft and oft, Goes Christ in the stranger's guise. (Celtic Rune of Hospitality)
Cx :-)
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20 Nov 2024 18:46 |
Good evening - things are back to normal I see :-D
I've been popping on and off here wondering when the fault was going to be fixed.
Instead of a Celtic morning prayer, I will leave you with one for the evening instead.
I place my soul and my body In your safe refuge this night, O God, In your safe refuge, O Jesus Christ, In your safe refuge, O Spirit of Truth, The Three who defend my cause, And never turn the back upon me.
Father, kind and just, Son, who overcame death, Holy Spirit of power, Keep me this night from harm, The Three who would justify me Keep me this night and always. Amen.
Cx :-)
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kandj
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20 Nov 2024 17:29 |
Hello all
How good it feels to be back in touch once again. I have felt cut off from all of my GR friends who look into the Christian thread.
"Express gratitude and thankfulness for the small things in life." (Richie Norton).
Keep warm and stay safe everyone.
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Cynthia
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18 Nov 2024 08:45 |
Good morning :-)
Zero temperatures today. Stay warm everyone. x
A blessing for our homes
Bless this house and those within. Bless our giving and receiving. Bless our words and conversation. Bless our hands and recreation. Bless our sowing and our growing. Bless our coming and our going. Bless all who enter and depart. Bless this house, your peace impart.
Cx :-)
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kandj
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17 Nov 2024 20:15 |
Hello all
Cynthia I've loved reading the short stories you've posted last week. All very thought provoking.
Vera, I hope this coming week will be a better one for you, your OH and your family.
Good to welcome 3 new people into church today.
Stay safe in this chilly weather everyone.
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Cynthia
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17 Nov 2024 08:23 |
Good morning :-)
Collect (special prayer for today)
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life: grant that we, having this hope, may purify ourselves even as he is pure; that when he shall appear in power and great glory we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
In the Gospel reading for today, Jesus talks about the End Times.
Cx :-)
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16 Nov 2024 10:00 |
Good morning :-)
Aww Vera, so sorry to hear that life is difficult at the moment. Sending you lots of love and prayers. <3
SHORT STORY WEEK
A man went to a barbershop for a haircut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began the task, a good conversation followed. .
They eventually touched on the subject of God, and the barber said: “I don’t believe that God exists.” “Why do you say that?” asked the customer. “Well, you just have to go out in the street to realise that God doesn’t exist. Tell me, if God existed, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned, children? If God existed, there would be any suffering or pain. I can’t imagine a loving God allowing all of these things”.
The customer thought for a moment but didn’t respond because he didn’t want to start an argument! The barber finished his job and the customer left the shop.
Just after he left, he saw a man in the street with long, stringy, dirty hair and an untrimmed beard. The man was homeless and unkempt. The customer turned back, re-entered the barber’s shop and said to the barber: “You know what? Barbers don’t exist”. “How can you say that?” asked the surprised barber. “I am here, and I am a barber. And I just worked on you!” “No!” the customer exclaimed. “Barbers don’t exist because if they did, there would be no people with dirty long hair and untrimmed beards, like that man outside”. “Ah, but barbers DO exist! What happens, is, people do not come to me”.
“Exactly!”- affirmed the customer. “That’s the point! God, too, exists! What happens, is, people don’t go to Him and do not look for Him. That’s why there is so much pain and suffering in the world.
Food for thought.
Cx :-)
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SuffolkVera
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15 Nov 2024 12:20 |
Thank you Cynthia for last week's remembrance posts and this week's stories. Life is difficult at the moment and starting the day with a read of this thread is a comfort.
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15 Nov 2024 08:56 |
Good morning (:D
SHORT STORY WEEK
Once upon a time, a young boy named David received a little lantern from his grandmother. She told him it was a special symbol of Jesus' light in his life. David loved this lantern and took it with him everywhere, even during the darkest nights.
One evening, while a storm raged outside, the power went out in their home. David quickly grabbed his lantern and used its soft glow to guide his family to safety. His faith in that little light reminded everyone of the comfort and protection that Jesus offers, especially during tough times.
Lord, we pray for such faith.
Cx :-)
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14 Nov 2024 09:55 |
Good morning :-)
SHORT STORY WEEK
The Power of Forgiveness
Thomas harboured a profound resentment toward his brother, a wound from the past that had festered for years. This bitterness gnawed at his soul, casting a shadow over his happiness and stealing his peace.
One Sunday morning, the minister spoke passionately about the importance of forgiveness. Thomas felt a stirring within him, a deep sense of conviction that he could no longer ignore. In that moment, he turned inward, praying fervently for the courage to let go of his anger.
With a newfound determination, he reached out to his brother, whose face he had not seen in years. When they finally met, their conversation was filled with a complicated mix of emotions—hurt, regret, and ultimately, understanding. As they reconciled, the heavy burden on Thomas's heart began to lift, replaced by a sense of lightness and relief.
This powerful experience illustrated the transformative nature of forgiveness and the profound freedom it can bring to the spirit.
Lord, may we learn to forgive.
Cx :-)
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