We have launched an appeal to raise the money needed for St Peter’s Ringland for investigation works into the structure of the building, and for the annual payment for the roof alarm. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to the Appeal for St Peter’s. We have raised an amazing £5,500 of the £8,500 needed. The easiest ways to contribute are by cash or cheque (payable to “St Peter's PCC Ringland” ) and sent to Rev Paul. Contributions can be put through his door or posted to him at the Rectory, 173 Taverham Road, Taverham, Norwich, NR8 6SG.The appeal will continue until March 2021. Any help is very appreciated after the difficult times we find ourselves living through.Thank you so much for your support.
This week we have started a deliver a new daily item Every morning at 8am, on the St Ed's Facebook page, we will be posting a brief session as a preparation and giving of the day to the Lord.Each session will include a brief Bible verse and prayer – to help us connect with God and with one another as we start each new dayPlease listen to these sessions at a time of day that best suits you
And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ Mark 1 : 10 Bible reading : Mark 1 : 4 - 11Thought of the weekJesus’ Baptism is virtually at the beginning of Mark’s Gospel. We hear of the ministry of John the Baptist, and then immediately the affirmation of Jesus by the Father in the presence of the Holy Spirit. It is a rare moment where the Trinity is revealed, and marks the beginning of all that Jesus came to do as our Saviour, teacher and Lord.Whilst the lockdown is taking effect, and January is often slow anyway, we have this reminder that the Kingdom of Jesus is unstoppable. That the Lord’s work is growing. That our prayers are always vital, and that though the days are short and cold, the fire of the Holy Spirit burns brightly in the hearts of the Lord’s people.As we pray for the challenges of this time, especially for our NHS, schools and Care Homes, we have this affirmation of who Jesus is, and all He has come to do and is doing in changing people’s lives and calling us back to Him in hope and love.We are even baptised ourselves in Jesus’ name, and we live in the world as His people. Now more than ever we are called to pray in His name, and proclaim Jesus the Good News. In this difficult time Jesus is bringing His hope, joy and freedom. Rev PaulPrayer for this weekEternal Father who at the baptism of Jesus revealed Him to be your Son, anointing him with the Holy Spirit: grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit, that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,Amen
Welcome to The Prayer Hub for this week beginning Sunday 10 January 2021.We are now in the season of Epiphany and our readings from scripture are about the continuing revelation of who Jesus is, through the things he said and the things he did. People were drawn to Jesus. There was something about him that was new, different, intriguing. From the time of his birth people saw that Jesus was no ordinary human being. As we pray this week let’s pray that our eyes may be ever open to the wonder of who Jesus is and that we too may experience continued epiphanies as we journey in faith this year, that our faith and trust in our loving God may deepen and that we may reflect the love of God in our lives.Sunday: As we worship today, gathered though physically apart, may the loving presence of the Holy Spirit give us an awareness of God’s grace and peace holding us together.Monday: In a world that seems so far removed from the loving purposes of God we pray for an epiphany - that we may see more fully God’s presence in the world and live in the light of that love.Tuesday: We hold before God the United States of America.Wednesday: We pray for the NHS and all key workers.Thursday: Hold before God the things that are particularly on your mind today.Friday: Spend some time today speaking to God as you would to a friend and rest in God’s love for you.Saturday: Pray for our worship tomorrow.Heavenly Father,At the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:May we recognise him as our LordAnd know ourselves to be your beloved children;Through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.We invite you join with us everyday at midday to pause for a few moments and to pray the prayer that Jesus taught us.Our FatherWho art in heavenHallowed be your name.Your kingdom come,Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven.Give us each day our daily bread.Forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us.Lead us not into temptation And deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, the power and the gloryFor ever and ever. Amen.Attached is a sheet of the above in case you prefer to print a copy for reference
