As we remember those caught up in this terrible disaster, let's each light a candle and join together in prayer at 9pm each Thursday night. A Prayer from The Diocese of EuropeWe pray for the people of Central Turkey and Northwest Syria, whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake. Be present, O Lord, our Good Shepherd, to bring comfort, relief, shelter and human kindness. Shield the people who suffer, console those who are bereaved, prosper the provision of relief, strengthen the work of emergency teams, and shine your light and hope in the midst of despair, and we pray this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Donations for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)We will be having a weekly collection in each of our churches from 19 February to 12 March, in aid of the DEC.
If you, or anyone you know, would like to be prayed for, either as a one-off or long-term, please call or contact our Pastoral Team Co-Ordinator, Daphne Woodhouse, on 249481 or daph_woodhouse [at] hotmail.com. We will always ask for consent before including anyone on the list.
We will be having a series of sessions this summer involving family messy play, walks, community art mosaic and games, ending with a meal. These will be suitable for all ages up to Junior School leavers.Meet us in the rectory gardens (behind the church). Please pre-book for activities and/or food - contact Revd Tracey on 07854 489753.Dates:Wednesday 3 August: 2.30pm start, food at 5.30pmThursday 4 August: 2.30pm start, food at 5.30pmSaturday 6 August: 10.30am start, food at 12.30pmTuesday 23 August: 10.30am start, food at 12.30pm
A prayer for Ukraine:God of peace and justice,We pray for the people of Ukraine today.We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them.We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.Amen.
