Lord, direct our thoughts, and teach us to pray. Lift up our hearts to worship you in spirit and in truth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.‘You are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. By your strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples.’ (Psalm 65:5b-7)Hymn: Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us…Genesis 2: 4b-9, 15-25; Revelation 4The Spirit of the Lord fills the world and knows our every word and deed. Let us confess our sins: Most merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be; that we may do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.May the God of love bring us back to himself, forgive us our sins, and assure us of his eternal love in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Prayer for the day: Almighty God, you have created the heavens and the earth and made us in your own image: teach us to discern your hand in all your works and your likeness in all your children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever. Amen.Luke 8: 22-25Please see the Message from the Minister.Let us join in prayer, asking for the light of the Lord to be known to everyone:We pray for the members of St Peter’s Church, that we will grow in faith and service; We pray for our planet, that all people will thrive and work together in peace;We pray for our friends, families and neighbours - that we may build relationships; We pray for people who are sick or suffering, for God’s healing touch to be known; We pray for the departed, that all who mourn will be comforted.Let us pray as Jesus taught us:Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.Hymn: Eternal Father, strong to save…May Christ’s holy, healing, enabling Spirit be with us and guide us on our way at every change and turn; and may the blessing of God Almighty who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit rest upon us and remain with us always.Let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord, in the name of Christ. Amen.
Today I met with Matt Cole who works with North Norfolk Aid for Ukraine. He explained some of the incredible work that they're doing to help bring vital aid and equipment right to the front lines. They're doing an incredible work, often at great risk from the ongoing war and terror tactics utilised by Putin's forces. Matt has very kindly brought lent us photographs of their work, many from Ukraine and showed me this stunning flag that was gifted to North Norfolk Aid for Ukraine as a thank you, and signed by people working for the various agencies that they've supported.The photos have been added to our Ukraine Display which will be up for this month. Please do bring contributions to our collection for North Norfolk Aid for Ukraine, and do please come to our Service for Ukraine on Tuesday 27th at 7:00pm. - Rev. Iain GrantAssistant Curate
We are putting together a new electoral roll at St Peter’s Church. If you would like to be included please complete a form, which can be picked up at the back of the church - open between 10am and 3pm daily except for Wednesday mornings. Please also complete the information on the back of the form if you would like us to be able to contact you.Our Annual Parochial Church meetings will be held on Tuesday 11th March at 7:30pm. You are welcome to attend.
We stand with Ukraine. North Norfolk Aid for Ukraine say that bandages and wound dressings are vitally needed please. This is a particularly pressing issue since there has been a huge increase in drone attacks on Ukrainian civilians in recent weeks.If you know knitters, there is a need for hats for neonatal units in Ukraine due to an increase in premature births. Thank you for your generosity.You may leave these items at the display in the church. We are open to visitors from 10am -3pm daily except for Wednesday mornings.Please pray for lasting peace and justice.
