Daily ScriptureWhoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty,Shall say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my stronghold, my God, in whom I put my trust.’For he shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.He shall cover you with his wingsand you shall be safe under his feathers; his faithfulness shall be your shield and buckler. (Psalm 91:1-4)Daily ReflectionThis well known passage from the Psalms tells of our God, who we can flee to, who will defend and protect us, who we can completely rely on. Especially in this very uncertain time that we have lived through, and in many ways are still in the midst of, this is something for us to really hold fast to.Psalm 91 is often read at Night Prayer, also called Compline. This is a wonderfully comforting and restorative short prayer service for the later evening, which Christians the world over know and love. If you want to sample it, please have a look on the Church of England’s website, www.churchofengland.org and take a look under ‘Night Prayer’. God does not give up on us, he is steadfast and protective of those who cling to him. He is faithful. Revd Ylva
From the Collect for today:Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name.Daily ReflectionYesterday was a very special occasion for our parishes, when Ylva, our curate, was ordained priest. As a deacon she has already been a part of our church community for the last year, and we rejoice that she has found her very special ‘vocation and ministry’ among us as a fully fledged priest.But today’s Collect reminds us that is by no means only the ordained who are called to serve God in a special way, but ‘all God’s faithful people’We are all called, and however insignificant we may believe ourselves to be, God has a special ministry, tailor made to fit every single one of us. Open our eyes and our ears to you Lord, so that we may discern your will for us. Revd Rosemary
Please see attached for weekly news. Sunday4th July - The Fourth Sunday after TrinityThis Sunday's services:8 am HOLY COMMUNION AT ST NICHOLAS, SANDHURST led by Revd Ylva Blid-Mackenzie & Revd David Commander10 am HOLY COMMUNION AT ST GEORGE’S, BENENDEN led by Revd Ylva Blid-Mackenzie & Revd David Commander
