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
When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb and asked each other, “Who will roll the stone from the entrance of the tomb?” Mark 16 : 1 – 3Bible reading : Mark 16 : 1 - 8Thought for the weekI’m sure we have all felt a sense of disconnection since last Easter. The Pandemic has separated us from what we knew, from those we love, even from what we always held true. The account of the Resurrection in Mark’s Gospel highlights this. The events are recorded. The stone rolled away, an angelic messenger with the news ‘He is Risen’. But other details underline how everything has changed. The use of Jesus’ old identity, ‘Jesus the Nazarene’ that is now put away. The way the angel points the women out and beyond the tomb, out from death and into new life. And also how they leave. Not yet grasping the enormity, ‘Trembling and bewildered’. The disciples are disconnected powerfully from what they had always known, what they always assumed, even what they understood about the Lord and who they were as believers.Jesus is Risen from the dead! It is THE event of history, that changes everything. It is so massive, because everything is made new. Sin and death defeated, new life in Christ. Eternal life for those who believe. We are pointed out of the tomb, into new life. To follow Jesus and into the new reality of who Jesus is. Jesus is Alive! Hallelujah! Rev PaulPrayer for this weekGod of glory,by the raising of your Sonyou have broken the chains of death and hell:fill your Church with faith and hope;for a new day has dawnedand the way to life stands openin our Saviour Jesus Christ, 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):Easter Day, 4th April 6.00am Sunrise service with Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Easter Day, 4th April 9.30am Holy Communion for Easter (at St Ed’s and livestream)Easter Day, 4th April 11.00am Holy Communion for Easter (at St Peter’s)Easter Day, 4th April 11.15am Outdoor Communion for Easter (at St Ed’s and livestream)Easter Day, 4th April 6.30pm Sunday Club (livestream)Tuesday 6th April 10am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (livestream)Wednesday 7th April 10.30am Spiritual Communion Rev PhilAdditionally 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.AdditionallyAPCM 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.Services after Easter we are still awaiting guidance on services, but it seems likely we will have a 9.30am service at St Ed’s weekly, and fortnightly at St Peter’s, with sign – up sheets in St Ed’s. Please look on the noticeboard for details.
