General Chat

Good morning :-)

A very happy St. George's Day to you all.

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.

The Gospel reading for today tells the story of the Road to Emmaus.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

I'm fine thank you and yes, I missed here again yesterday. So sorry but meeting myself coming backwards.

Next time I tell you that I have organised an event - gag me!!!!

Lord, I trust in your unfailing love, in your promises. I give this day and all that it holds to you. May I walk in your goodness, knowing your gentle hand will guide me, and keep me. Amen.

Cx :-)

I too hope that Cynthia is well.

I don't feel I have had anything useful to add to the thread lately but I do look in every day and appreciate Cynthia's efforts, and also your posts kandj.

Hello al

I'm hoping Cynthia is just busy but keeping well?

"Be thankful for what you have and you'll end up having more. If you focus on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." (Oprah WInfrey).

I hope everyone has had a good day today and will have a happy weekend.

Hello all

Amen to your morning prayers and thank you.

Off now to help out at the weekly coffee morning held in church. We have regular villagers who pop in for a tea or coffee and a chat and to share memories inside our beautiful old church building.

Sending gentle hugs for those feeling fragile today x

Good morning :-)

Father, we ask for your grace to witness your love and serve others with compassion and generosity. Please help us to be your hands and feet in the world, bringing hope and healing to those in need. Use us to make a difference in our community and to bring glory to your name. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Lord, As I face a new day
Let me take your hope
Rising with the dawn.

As I face a new day
Let me feel your love
Dancing through the birdsong.

As I face a new day
Let me see your promises
Glittering through my day.

Lord, as I face a new day,
I turn my face to yours
That I may taste, feel and see you today.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Oops! I missed yesterday - apologies. It was one of those days...... :-S



Father, clear my sleepy head and fill my mind with expectation Awake my slow body and energise my heart with love in action. Ignite my spirit and set this day on fire with promise. Make the ordinary extraordinary. Engage me, show me your kingdom alive Help me to see that every waking moment Is full of promise because of you. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Prayers go up and blessings come down.
May you all sleep peacefully this night.
Sweet dreams.

Good morning :-)


The Collect (special prayer) for today.
Almighty Father,
you have given your only Son to die for our sins
and to rise again for our justification:
grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness
that we may always serve you
in pureness of living and truth;
through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ 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 today is the story of Doubting Thomas

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


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
Luing 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 :-)

Good morning :-)

I think we're singing that hymn on Sunday kandj :-D


After Easter

An interesting way of praying is by reading a bible passage and imagining that you are there at the time. One story which really lends itself to this is when, after the resurrection, Jesus appeared on the beach whilst the disciples were out fishing.

Think of the splashing of the waves, the cool breeze and the smell of the fish cooking, Imagine how you felt when you realise that the man by the flames is Jesus – whom you saw nailed to a cross just a few days ago.

In this story, we are reminded of the way we continually turn away from Jesus, forgetting his love and power as we are consumed with our jobs, families, possessions, and so much more, and yet he’s always there to call us back and forgive us and provide us with an abundance.

Cx :-)

Hello All

Haven't heard of Bright Week, thank you.

Shine Jesus shine,
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze Spirit blaze,
Set our hearts on fire.
Flow river flow,
Fill the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word Lord, and
Let there be light.

Bright thoughts to share with all who pop in.

Good morning :-)


It seems that the week after Easter is also known as ‘Bright Week’. It is called this because of the light that Jesus brought into the world.
– one lives and learns.

Let your light shine.
As your light shines on others, the love of Jesus shines on you.
So encourage those who are weak.
Strengthen the faint-hearted.
See the good.
See the possibilities.
See the opportunity
To say a kind word.

Then love the Lord.
Avoid evil.
Condemn no one.
Give blessings to all.
Keep the faith
As you see and know it.
For as your light shines on others,
The love of Jesus shines on you.
- Ken Pilcher.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

After the resurrection……………

Who hasn’t doubted things at times? Most of us have doubts about one thing or another. The most famous of ‘doubters’ was, of course, Thomas……..

Thomas is famously known for doubting Jesus’ resurrection, telling the other disciples, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe” Jesus then appeared and offered to let him do just that.

Upon seeing Jesus in the flesh with his own eyes (and possibly touching the wounds), Thomas proclaimed, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus responded with one of the most powerful and prophetic statements about faith in all of Scripture: “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed”

“Doubting Thomas,” evolved into a term for anyone who needs proof before they believe something.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


The days leading up to Easter each have their own special significance as, indeed, do the days afterwards. They are all well known in their own way but it’s sometimes good to remind ourselves………..

Enjoying a meal, sitting around a table with family and friends, we relax and chatter. Suddenly, something comes up in conversation which has been puzzling us but, finally, ‘the penny drops’.

Jesus miraculously appears to two men while they are walking to Emmaus a small village that was roughly seven miles from Jerusalem. He scolds them for not believing what the prophets foretold regarding the Messiah, then explains to them all the Biblical verses that related to him.

The two men do not realize whom they are talking with until they all sit to eat. The moment 'their eyes were opened' and, when they realized it was Jesus they were talking with, he vanished from their sight!

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thank you Gwyn, that is much appreciated. <3



An Easter Promise

If we but had the eyes to see
God's face in every cloud,
If we but had the ears to hear
His voice above the crowd,
If we could feel His gentle touch
In every Springtime breeze
And find a haven in His arms
'Neath sheltering, leafy trees...
If we could just lift up our hearts
Like flowers to the sun
And trust His Easter Promise
And pray, "Thy will be done",
We'd find the peace we're seeking,
The kind no man can give,
The peace that comes from knowing
He died so we might live!

- Helen Steiner Rice.


Cx :-)

Happy Easter Cynthia and everyone looking in.

Thank you Cynthia for your faithful service to this thread, especially your reflections during Lent.

Wishing you all a very special day. <3

HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED! ALLELULIA!

Wishing you, your family and everyone in your home, a very happy and blessed Easter.

The Collect (special prayer) for today :
Lord of all life and power,
who through the mighty resurrection of your Son
overcame the old order of sin and death
to make all things new in him:
grant that we, being dead to sin
and alive to you in Jesus Christ,
may reign with him in glory;
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be praise and honour, glory and might,
now and in all eternity. Amen.

Cx :-)

I agree kandj about the words of Fulton J Sheen. I think they will stay with me.

I also like the piece Cynthia posted today. You’ve certainly made me think a bit with your Lent and Holy Week postings Cynthia. Thank you.