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(Jn1:4,5 Heb13:5) God knows the end from the beginning, He knows His purposes are good. When darkness hides the path and signposts, He keeps our feet on the safe road. His light shines in Jesus, true forever, Darkness a trick of troubled minds, God is real and travels with us Guards our steps before, behind....

Dear Father, September again! How quickly the months roll by. How quickly our lives move forward. Help us this September to welcome the new starts in our every-day lives – the new school year, the new clubs and activities for all ages that start up again this month. There are so many opportunities, so much...

Lord, our very being here today is a prayer. By being here we say ‘We love you, Lord’ and appreciate all you have done in saving us from our sins. By being here we say ‘Thank you, Lord’ because we are aware of all the daily blessings you shower on our lives. By being here...

When the waters rose, and the earth was covered With nothing to see but a floating ark, Only Noah, his wife and children were saved A dreadful day when man’s future was dark. Man’s sin was such it rose to the heavens And once again he fell from God’s grace, And the Creator regretted making...

Six weeks of high summer are gone (They really did not seem very long) No more happy play For today’s the black day When we all put our school clothes back on. We weep for our summer of fun It was great, but alas, now it’s done. And so, it’s a jar To get in...

High hopes of love and gladness As wedding vows were made Faint faded in the sadness Of each forlorn decade. Love’s lost neglected traces Indifferently quenched Turned smiles to stress-torn faces; Saw fists with fury clenched. O Stranger, if you’re grasping To come and learn from me, The lover’s hand you’re clasping – Grip with...

Remember the poor when you look out on fields you own, on your plump cows grazing. Remember the poor when you look into your barn at the abundance of your harvest. Remember the poor when the wind howls and the rain falls, as you sit warm in your dry house….   The poor have no...

Forth in your name, O Lord I go, My daily labour to pursue, You, only you, resolved to know In all I think or speak or do. The task your wisdom has assigned O let me cheerfully fulfil, In all my works your presence find, And prove your good and perfect will.  By Charles Wesley

(John 6:28-29) Rushing, serving on this committee or that, attending courses, meeting to pray, committed to study and give thanks for each day. Trying so hard, trying so hard, longing to get it right for you, Lord. How can we know what we must do? Stop trying, stop doing, stop stressing. Be still and believe....

What must we do? Prayer of co-workers Church Bells  Scruffy A Breton fisherman’s prayer ** What must we do? (John 6:28-29) Rushing, serving on this committee or that, attending courses, meeting to pray, committed to study and give thanks for each day. Trying so hard, trying so hard, longing to get it right for you,...

Father, You sent Jesus to save us, when we put our trust in what He did on the cross. Thank you for your great love for us. You send your Spirit to equip us as you send us to continue your work in our generation.  Thank you for your acceptance of us and willingness to...

We hear the bells give out their sound They tell of God’s unfailing love Of Him who sits enthroned on high, Touching earth from heaven above Their voice is heard throughout the land, Let them ring, let them sing Of One who reigns, always the same, He is our God, our coming King. In times...