Prayer in Commemoration of Prince Philip on the eve of his funeralGod of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.St Edmund’s Church, Taverham will be open from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Friday 16th April for personal prayer and reflection on the life of Prince PhilipFlowers can be brought and laid in the churchCandles can be litnote: Face coverings must be worn and social distancing maintained while inside the church building.
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. John 20 : 19 - 20Bible reading : John 20 : 19 - 31Thought for the weekWhen Jesus appears to the disciples in the evening of that first day of His Resurrection they are full of fear. They have locked the doors and are hiding. They are together, with the exception of Thomas, maybe for safety, maybe because they could not think of anywhere else to go. They are not even planning what to do next.Jesus’ appearance not only fills them with hope, but He also breathes on them with the Holy Spirit. This is not to preempt Pentecost, but to strengthen the disciples for the next part of their journey. To give them the courage to even get outside the door! To begin the work of the Kingdom that Jesus is entrusting them with.As a nation we have received the news of Prince Philip’s death. There is a rawness, a need for reflection, a giving thanks for his life and service.Our Gospel reading reminds us it is the Risen Lord who is the source of our strength, our hope, our new life in Him. In all the uncertainties and difficulties of our lives we are called to look to the One who has conquered and overcome. Who is alive. We are called to ask the Lord to fill us with His Holy Spirit, so that day by day we may show His love and Life, and live as His people. Rev PaulPrayer for this weekChrist, you are risen with the sun; you are light in darkness, warmth in our cold. You are peace and hope and joy, for you went willingly to death. You turned defeat and failure to victory for all. You live eternally and with you all the living and the dead who trust in you. May we who in baptism die to sin, rise again to new life and find our true place in your living body. May the covenant sealed in your blood through us bring healing and reconciliation to this wounded world.
At this time of national sadness we remember and give thanks for the life and service of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. He was a major public figure and servant of this country, and a loyal and stalwart support to Her Majesty the Queen both as Consort and husband.you may like to use the following prayers:God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for the love he shared among us, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen. Merciful God, be close to all who mourn, especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family. May they know the hope of your promises and the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen. Eternal God, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, founder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. We remember his vision and imagination, his interest in young people and his support for them. Inspire us with the same commitment to serve friend, neighbour, and stranger alike, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The livestreams are continuing with the following services being made available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below):Sunday 11th April 9.30am Spiritual Communion (livestream)Sunday 11th April 11.15am Sunday morning worship (livestream)Sunday 11th April 6.30pm Sunday Club (livestream)Tuesday 13th April 10am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (livestream)Wednesday 14th April 9am Midweek Moments! (livestream)Wednesday 14th April 10.30am Holy Communion Rev Phil/Rev Paul (at St Ed’s)Additionally at 8am daily (Monday to Saturday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook pageWatch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyServices after EasterSundays - we will have a 9.30am service at St Ed’s weekly, and a service fortnightly at St Peter’s, with sign – up sheets in St Ed’s. Please look on the noticeboard for details.Wednesday 10.30am services of Holy Communion will resume from 14th April. There is a sign up sheet in St Ed’s.APCM Ringland The Annual Meeting for St Peter’s – including an update on the Architect’s works, will be on 23rd May (Pentecost Sunday) at 12.15pm, following the morning service at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome.24-7 PrayerNOW AVAILABLE: Night Prayers are now launched on the Lectio 365 app!Lectio Night prayers help you to pause and be still at the end of each day, noticing where God has been present, and inviting His peace as you prepare to sleep.Each section is rooted in scripture, enabling you to recentre and refocus on the power and presence of God’s word every evening.Get the app at https://www.24-7prayer.com/blog/2844/introducing-lectio-365
