When He saw them, He said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.Luke 17 : 14 - 15Thought for this weekIt is only right at this time of harvest and thanksgiving that we praise the Lord for answering our prayers. It seems the situation in Gaza and Israel has reached a breakthrough. The Lord does answer prayer, and He brings hope amidst the rubble, with aid starting to arrive and families being reunited. There are signs of new beginnings.In our gospel reading Jesus turns a terrible situation around. Ten lepers, suffering greatly, outcast from their families, without hope of a cure, and Jesus sends them to the Temple, and they are healed on the way. So often the answer to our prayers comes in unexpected ways. So often it is the answer to our prayers that challenges our faith, makes us look deeper. Causes us to question our priorities and the way ahead.Just one man came back to Jesus to give thanks. For the other nine did their lives change much? They were healed, but maybe they carried on the life they had before. Their healing may have been physical only. But the one who went back went back to Jesus. Knelt, thanked, worshiped Him. It is the heartfelt encounter with Jesus that changes us. Can we meet with Him today? Rev Paul Prayer for this weekAlmighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, AmenGod, the Holy Spirit, You are the restless wind of love that sweeps through the world. You blow where you will, breaking down barriers, Stirring hearts to change, making all things possible. Make us restless for change – even impossible change. May the harvest of your goodness bring justice and hope. And, for us, transformation in our praying and living, So all may share in the harvest of your blessings. Amen.http://third-space.org.uk/blogWe praise the Lord and give thanks for…All the children in our churchesFor the freedom to worshipFor the opportunities we have to study God’s word together
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 12th October 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 12th October 9:30am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 12th October 10:30 am Communion service (at St Peter’s)Sunday 12th October 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s)Monday 13th October 10.00 am Funeral (at St Ed’s)Monday 13th October 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 14th October 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 15th October 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Thursday 16th October 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 16th October 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 17th October 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Friday 17th October 2:30 am Langley Pre-prep Harvest (at St Ed’s)Also Sunday 19th October 2025, At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree (Admission of children to Holy Communion), 11:15 Holy Communion Plus livestream 11:15 service on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: October 12th 10:30 am Holy Communion at St Peter’s followed by refreshmentsOctober 26th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’sNovember 9th 10:30 am Remembrance Service at St Peter’sMustard Tree – the Admission of Danielle, Samantha and Emmy to Holy Communion - will be on Sunday 19th October at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome to join for this special time!Shoebox appeal is upon us! (service on 2nd November) Leaflets are in church. If you have spare shoeboxes please kindly leave them at the back of church.Bibles for children the Year 3 children love to receive their Bibles each year. They are coming into church on 5th December. They will then have the Bibles to read of Jesus’ Nativity themselves. Any donations would be very gratefully received! Rev PaulAnnual Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride Molly and Polly raised £500, and Rev Paul and Thomas £1,000. 50% will be donated to St Ed’s and St Peter’s (for the electrics to be overhauled) respectively by the Trust. Thank you so much to everyone who supported us!St Ed's Christmas Fair - Saturday 29th November 12 midday to 3pm. Please keep this day free so you can be part of the fun and consider helping too! for at least part of the time. There will be a sign-up sheet for this. Tombola, bottle, raffle prizes are needed and also toys, books and jigsaws. More information from Sue Elmes and Sue Beevor Confirmation we have the possibility of a Confirmation service in the new year. If you would like to be confirmed, or if you would like to invite someone, please let Rev Paul knowSt Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer, a Safeguarding officer, people to join the Thursday cleaning team, and someone to coordinate the shoebox appeal in September and October each year.. Please pray that the Lord will call people for these roles. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.
5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” 6 The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you! Luke 17 : 5 - 6Readings this week Habbakuk 1 : 1 – 4, 2 : 1 - 4; 2 Timothy 1 : 1 - 14; Luke 17 : 5 - 10Some thoughts for this weekThe Lord does provide! Yet so often we need faith to keep praying, to be patient, and to have eyes to see the answer when it has arrived!We have a newly designated Archbishop of Canterbury. The appointment has come after a great deal of prayer, of patience and waiting. Sarah Mullally is the Bishop of London, and comes with huge experience of the Lord’s compassion and love, first as Chief Nursing Officer for the UK, and now in Episcopal ministry.I believe it is an affirmation not only of her ministry as a priest, but also of Jesus’ compassion and concern for His church as the Good Shepherd who loves His church, and longs to care for us, nurture us and lead us as we seek to live out our faith in this difficult and broken world. The church prayed for a leader, and the Lord has answered with someone who knows what it is to minister to people in desperate need, and comfort the dying and bereaved.Jesus calls us to look to Him and to follow Him. To know that He answers our prayers and hears the cries of our hearts. When we are faithful and believe, we become the church that reflects Jesus. Our compassionate, faithful, loving and forgiving Lord. Rev Paul A Blessing based on 2 Timothy 1: 1-14 :As you go from here, may God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Do not let your faith or your witness grow cold.Remember: God’s gift of faithis like a flame;when the embers of that flame have cooled, you must fan them again to keep them ablaze.So remember what you have been taught and what you have experienced. Live in such a way that all who know you may see the light of God reflected in you.And may the grace of God, the love of Jesus Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit be with you and among you in the days ahead. Amen.We praise the Lord and give thanks for…The miraculous completion of the three projects at St Eds. For our fellowship in the Gospel in our communityFor all those who help our churches run smoothly
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 5th October 9:30am Mustard Tree – informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 5th October 11:15 am Harvest Service with Communion (at St Ed’s) followed by ‘picnic in the pews’Monday 6th October 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s)Monday 6th October 6.00 pm PCC (at St Peter’s)Tuesday 7th October 10:00 am til 12 noon Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) Community Café (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 7th October 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 8th October 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s )Wednesday 8th October 4:00 pm Interment of Ashes(at St Ed’s)Thursday 9th October 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 9th October 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Friday 10th October 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided. (at Trinity church)Saturday 11th October 10:30 am Baptism (at St Eds’) Also Sunday 12th October 2025, At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 Service of the word Plus livestream 11:15 servic, at St Peter’s 10:30 am Holy Communionon-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: 6th October (Monday ) 6.00pm PCC meeting at St Peter’sOctober 12th 10:30 am Holy Communion at St Peter’s followed by refreshmentsOctober 26th 3pm informal service (the gathering) at St Peter’sHarvest at St Ed’s is today! Thank you so much to everyone who decorated the church. It looks amazing. This will be a celebration of the Lord’s goodness to us, His providing and His compassionate love in our lives. For our Harvest gifts we will be supporting our local foodbank. We will also use this opportunity to celebrate the completion of our three projects – the Chancel thatch, the East Window and the restoration of the organ. We will be staying in church from 12.30pm for a ‘Picnic in the Pews’! We praise the Lord for His provision, His faithfulness and His love in Jesus.Mustard Tree – the Admission of children to Holy Communion will be on Sunday 19th October at 9.30am. Everyone is welcome to join with the children at this special time. We will then celebrate Holy Communion on the 4th Sundays of each month. Everyone is welcome to join with the children at this special time.Confirmation we have the possibility of a Confirmation service in the new year. If you would like to be confirmed, or if you would like to invite someone, please let Rev Paul knowBibles for children Any donations would be very gratefully received!Annual Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride Thank you to everyone who supported Molly and Polly and Rev Paul and Thomas. Donations are still coming in!Shoebox appeal is upon us! (service on 2nd November) Leaflets are in St Eds. If you have spare shoeboxes please kindly leave them at the back of church.St Ed’s needs…a new Treasurer, a Safeguarding officer, and people to join the Thursday cleaning team. Please pray that the Lord will call people for these roles. (could it be you?) Further details from the Churchwardens.
