On Saturday 5th August 2023, over 150 classic cars are due to leave Norwich Cathedral between 8:30 and 9:30. They head off into the countryside to visit 4 churches.Their first stop of the day is Ringland St Peters.Light refreshments will be available in the church with some activities taking place at Ringland village hall.Why not pop along to see a host of classic cars? (see attached poster to preview a few of the cars expected.)All welcome.
He put before them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’ Matthew 13 : 31 - 32This week’s Gospel reading: Matthew 13 : 31 – 33, 44 - 52Thought for the weekOften we think in terms of how the Kingdom of God can be served so well through small things. Acts of kindness. Words of encouragement. Our prayers however simple and brief, or even hurried. A heartfelt act or word of witness to Jesus, however tentative or afraid. In each of these ways our service to Jesus matters!So Jesus in His parables, especially the ones we hear this week, are of relatively small things. A tiny seed. A small amount of yeast. A box in a field. A jewel. A catch of fish.Yet each one shows that however small seeming the scale, in the Kingdom the Lord always works on the most massive of transformations. The impact of each of these items is huge, massive, life – changing. In a word, ‘Biblical’. Jesus replied when He was before Pilate, ‘My Kingdom is not of this world’. (John 18 : 36). The Kingdom of God breaks out wherever Jesus’ name is revered. Wherever prayers are offered in His name. Situations are transformed. Peace breaks through. Priorities are turned upside down. The poor, the vulnerable, are showered with grace. This is the kingdom Jesus brings, beyond all human imagining. Rev PaulPrayers for this weekO God, Jesus taught that where our treasure is, there will our hearts be also.In this hour, we come bringing our treasures— all that we have and all that we are.We come seeking your treasure— treasure that does not fade, decay, or disappoint.Share with us the treasure of heaven, that we may boldly share it with others. Amen.~ written by Rev. Dr. Barb Hedges-Goettl, https://bjhlog.wordpress.com/2020/02/19/nl-mark-1017-31-the-rich-young-man-march-1-2020/Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake:when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair,that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenPeople to pray for :Youngsters attending New DayFor Rachael and Justin in their new married life.For all those experiencing difficult health issues and changes at the moment
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 30th July 9:30am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 30th July 11:15 am Interactive service - ‘Romp through the OT’ (at St Ed’s)Sunday 30th July 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream)Monday 31st July 5.00 pm Monday prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 1st August 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonTuesday 1st August 7:30 pm Livestream Rehearsal (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 2nd August 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Thursday 3rd August 8.30am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 3rd August 2.15pm Funeral (at St Ed’s )Thursday 3rd August 7.00pm Reflection with Compline (at St Ed’s and livestream)Friday 4th August 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided cost £1. (at St Ed’s)Saturday 5th August 9.00 am to 11 am Classic car church run (at St Peter’s )Saturday 5th August 11.00 am Baptism (at St Ed’s )Saturday 5th August 3.00 pm Burial of Ashes (at St Ed’s )Also Sunday 6th August, At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church with Baptism,11:15am Holy Communion, Plus online 11:15am Informal Service. Additionally at 8am daily (except Sunday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook page.For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events at St Peter’s: 5th August morning Classic car – Norfolk churches run dropping in on St Peter's13th August 10:30 am Holy Communion 10th September 10:30 am Harvest Service ‘Romp through the OT’ Sunday 30th July (a fifth Sunday) an interactive worship at St Ed's led by Rev Gill - a walk through books of the Bible. New Day is a fantastic Christian conference for young people on our doorstep – at the Showground. Please pray for inspiring teaching and a wonderful experience for them.Youth for Christ “are looking for a host for one of our gap years who starts in September. The host needs to be able to provide a room and meals and we can pay £40 a week towards their living costs and are on hand should a host have any concerns they want to talk through. If you know anyone who could offer a place to stay for the academic year then we can arrange a visit to talk through everything. Our Facebook page has about the difference the year makes”. Tools With A Mission who collect tools and other items to send to people who need them in Africa, are in great need of haberdashery items . There are comprehensive lists and contact information at the back of St Eds if anyone has anything they can donate. Many thanks. Paul Scarff Bible groups – we have a range and variety of different groups meeting together to read God’s word and to pray together. The groups are a great encouragement in our discipleship of Jesus. A number of the groups have vacancies. if you are interested in joining a group, please speak to Rev Paul.
Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. Matthew 13 : 24 – 26This week’s Gospel reading: Matthew 13 : 24 – 43Thought for the weekIn Matthew Chapter 13 Jesus gives us a whole range of parables. In each of them He is speaking about something precious amidst the very ordinary things.There is a range of everyday activity here, from sowing, to gathering, to preparing food, to buying and selling. Pictures about human skills, and hopes, and choices that we all share. And into all this activity Jesus speaks words of the Kingdom. About the Lord’s sovereign rule. About what is most precious. About the Kingdom that is so often seemingly hidden, and yet is unstoppable. The parable this week is challenging. About the separation of the wicked from the righteous. It is uncompromising. Harsh even. Until we realise this is Jesus Himself speaking. The one who has brought the Kingdom into our lives. Who offers everyone His grace, His compassion. His love. The one who has brought all our choices together into one. To choose Him. To follow Jesus. To live in His life and in His hope.Jesus is the one who offers each of us the Kingdom and eternal life in Him. Something so precious that begins now in the everyday when we choose Jesus. Rev PaulPrayers for this weekIn you alone we put our hope, God the Father, Creator and Sustainer,who gives all good things, seen and unseen.In you alone we put our hope, God the Son, Saviour and Redeemer,who died for our sins and rose again.In you alone we put our hope, God the Spirit, Teacher and Comforter,who moves us to sing “Our God reigns!”In you alone we put our hope.~ written by John Birch, and posted on Faith and Worship. http://www.faithandworship.com Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow:though our faith is small as mustard seed,make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom;through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenPeople to pray for :For those searching for new jobsFor the issue of climate change and those sufferingFor children and staff of our schools as they begin their holidays
