Reflection 22nd April 2024 from Nigel PriceLuke 5.15-16Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (NIV)This afternoon the Mothers’ Union Diocesan President, Heather Sayle, is coming to our branch to give a talk on’ A sense of place’. Jesus often went off to get away from the crowds. Maybe you have a special place you go to – quiet or crowded, or a place you remember that has a special meaning. Rather than a hymn, we will be playing a Beatles song, In my Life, which starts like this:There are places I'll remember, All my life, though some have changed, Some forever, not for better, Some have gone and some remain,All these places had their moments, With lovers and friends, I still can recall, Some are dead and some are living, In my life, I've loved them all.Places can be special for many reasons – spiritual or entirely secular. Places that have fond memories or those that instil fear. This afternoon you may want to think about a place that is special to you, even if you can’t be with us in person.So we pray:Risen Christ, faithful shepherd of your Father’s sheep: teach us to hear your voice and to follow your command, that all your people may be gathered into one flock, to the glory of God the Father. Common Worship: Collects and Post Communions, material from which is included here, is copyright © The Archbishops' Council 2000
Chris Beechey - Organ, Pam Beechey - Piano, Angela King - Soprano, Jeanne Smith Mezzo SopranoAll in the April Evening, Ave Maria, On the Wings of Song, Thank you for the MusicFree entry
We are taking a different look using this book.Holy Trinity Church on Sunday 17th February 3pm and following weeks on Mondays 2pmFebruary 18th & 26thMarch 4th, 11th & 18th
