Psalm 23 has been a source of strength for thousands of years. Let’s pause and say it every day at 11 am through this crisis we now face.When we are isolated and alone, we remember God is with us; we place our hands in his hands…> The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.When we are tired and confused…> He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;When we are worn out with worry…> He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake.When we are sick and afraid and if we lose those we love…<span style="font-size: 1rem;"></span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff - they comfort me.</span>When we face difficulties today and we hope for a better tomorrow…> You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.In the face of trouble & difficulty of all kinds, we remember Jesus’ promise of life beyond death…> Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
With the news that churches have been asked to suspend all public worship we would be pleased to hear from you if you would like someone to give you a phone call- simply for a chat, or to discuss your needs. We are also collecting names and contacts for any in the village who may be in need to see if we can help; please let us know of anyone, and always ask their permission before contacting us. Names can be given to Jan Hughes 01608 737900 [co-ordinator of the Benefice Pastoral Team] and to the Rector, Revd Janet on 01608 737223. Please do leave your telephone number also.Our prayers are with you. We hope you keep healthy. We look forward to seeing you around in better times.Rev’d Janet Faull [Rector]
🙏 A prayer in #LockdownUK 🙏The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked. (John 20.19)Ever present God,be with us in our isolation,be close to us in our distancing,be healing in our sickness,be joy in our sadness,be light in our darkness,be wisdom in our confusion,be all that is familiar when all is unfamiliar,that when the doors reopenwe may with the zeal of Pentecostinhabit our communitiesand speak of your goodnessto an emerging world.For Jesus’ sake.Amen.The Very Revd Andrew NunnDean of Southwark
When I pray in my chamber, I build a sanctuary there.When I case out a prayer upon the street, a spire rises suddenly to the skies.When, without voice, my soul prays in any place,my whole being becomes a church.When my faith kindles and flames into praisethe whole create world becomes a Minster.Eric Milner-White
