Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20 : 14 - 16Readings this week Jonah 3 : 10 – end of 4; Philippians 1 : 21 - end; Matthew 20 : 1 - 16We give thanks for….. Our life and ministry together at St Ed’s and St Peter’sFor all those who visit our churches and are able to spend time in quiet prayerFor answered prayer – the person considering becoming our new TreasurerThought for this weekWe often hear the expression, ‘Life’s not fair’. Yet what do we make of this? It assumes that we each have certain expectations and privileges. Even aspects of life we deserve. Should be ours by right, even.Certainly all human beings are equal, yet with this starting point clearly life is not fair for the vast majority of the world’s population. And automatically we become the privileged ones.As always Jesus points us away from ourselves and directs us to Himself. None of us deserves the love, grace and boundless generosity of the Lord. All life is a gift. Every day is a miracle. We each have so much to share and celebrate. In our Gospel reading Jesus speaks of the owner of a vineyard who rewards his workers the same no matter how many hours they have worked that day. So the Lord loves to give to each of us, though we are so undeserving. The Lord pours out His generosity, His love and mercy upon each of us each day. Jesus even gave His life for our forgiveness and new life in Him. How can we share this love. How can we let others know of the Lord’s limitless grace and mercy that changes our lives and is so freely given. Rev Paul Prayer for this weekO Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, Amen.Lord of creation, whose glory is around and within us: open our eyes to your wonders, that we may serve you with reverence and know your peace at our lives’ end, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.We give thanks for…..Our life and ministry together at St Ed’s and St Peter’sFor all those who visit our churches and are able to spend time in quiet prayerFor answered prayer – the person considering becoming our new Treasurer
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 20th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 20th September 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Monday 21st September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 22nd September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 22nd September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 23rd September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Wednesday 23rd September 1:00 pm Interment of Ashes (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 24th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 24th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 27th September 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word On-line 11:15 livestream service, At St Peter’s 3:00pm Gathering @Ringland St Peter’s on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday October 25th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) Administration of Holy Communion we have discussed arrangements at PCC for a return to the common chalice at 11.15am – where everyone receives the wafer and then drinks from the chalice at Holy Communion, but there will be an additional chalice at the altar rail for anyone who prefers to have a wafer dipped by the priest. We’ll try this on Sunday 4th October (Harvest) and would welcome feedback. We will also make arrangements at other services. Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride Thank you so much for all your support. Donations can still be made to Molly or Rev Paul. Thank you! Shoeboxes – the leaflets have arrived! Shoebox Sunday will be 1st November at St Ed's. Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Special Harvest Lunch at St Ed’s we are hoping this year Harvest Lunch will be on a bigger scale. We would like as many people as possible to come along from St Ed’s and St Peter’s, and further afield. We will have jacket potatoes and various fillings, followed by fruit pies or crumbles, in church after the service (from 12.30pm) on 4th October. If anyone would like to make a pie or crumble, or some custard, please tell Sue B, or Sue E. Streams If you would like to join a group, please sign the sign up sheet at the back of St Ed's. Further details about joining a group, from Rev Paul
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven. Matthew 18 : 21 - 22Readings this week Genesis 50 : 15 - 21; Romans 14 : 1 - 12 ; Matthew 18 : 21 - 35Thought for this weekAs Autumn comes change is definitely in the air. We breathe it in early in the mornings, and begin to feel a chill in the evenings. For many of us change can be disconcerting, worrying, even frightening. There seems so much change in our lives these days, and not always for good.Yet the change in us Jesus brings is always for the good, because He is the source of goodness. Our Gospel reading this week reflects on forgiveness, and Jesus tells a parable that emphasises forgiveness that offers a change of heart, and the consequences for ourselves and everyone of not accepting that change.In Psalm 23 we hear how forgiveness flows from the heart of Jesus. “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life”. Mercy, and the forgiveness won by Jesus pour upon us in our lives, and how we need them! Yet so much of the pain in the world is being caused by people not accepting the change forgiveness brings. We are called to bring change. It begins with us. How can we personally ensure the forgiveness won by Jesus changes our hearts? Rev Paul Prayer for this weekGod, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, AmenLord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord, AmenWe give thanks for…..Our PCC membersOur freedom to gather together to pray and praise the LordFor the forgiveness we receive in our lives through Jesus
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 13th September 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 6th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 13th September 10:30 am All age Harvest (at St Peter’s) followed by refreshments Sunday 13th September 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s and livestream) Sunday 13th September 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Monday 14th September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Monday 14th September 7.30 pm PCC (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 15th September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 15th September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 16th September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 17th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 17th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 20th September 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 13th 10:30 am All age Harvest, followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s). Donations of food items/money will be for Norwich Foodbank. September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride happened yesterday (12th), with Molly cycling for St Ed’s and Rev Paul and others walking for St Peter’s. Thank you for your support. 50% of funds raised will be used by Norfolk Churches Trust who make grants to churches across Norfolk. The remaining 50% is paid to our churches. If you would like to donate, please see Molly or Rev Paul. Thank you! Streams There is still the opportunity to join a group . Further details from Rev Paul Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Special Harvest Lunch at St Ed’s we are hoping this year Harvest Lunch will be on a bigger scale. We would like as many people as possible to come along from St Ed’s and St Peter’s, and further afield. We will have jacket potatoes and various fillings, followed by fruit pies or crumbles, in church after the service (from 12.30pm) on 4th October. If anyone would like to make a pie or crumble, or some custard, please tell Sue B, Sue E or Rachel. Harvest at St Peter’s will be on Sunday 13th September. At all harvest services we will be collecting items for the Norwich Foodbank.
