Prayer in Commemoration of Prince Philip on the eve of his funeralGod of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for his love of our country, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen.St Edmund’s Church, Taverham will be open from 6.00pm to 7.00pm on Friday 16th April for personal prayer and reflection on the life of Prince PhilipFlowers can be brought and laid in the churchCandles can be litnote: Face coverings must be worn and social distancing maintained while inside the church building.
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.Annual Meetings for St Ed’s will be held this year but are going to have to be on Zoom! The dates are below, and Notices are in church - Nomination forms are on the noticeboard at the back of church2020 APCM Sunday 16th May 12.30pm on Zoom – To confirm that the Accounts and Annual Report were circulated. To elect 3 Deanery Synod members for the period from 2020 to 20232021 APCM Tuesday 18th May a 7.30pm on Zoom – To elect PCC members, present Annual Report and the Accounts.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
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.AdditionallyAnnual Meetings for St Ed’s will be held this year but are going to have to be on Zoom! The dates are below, and Notices are in church - Nomination forms are on the noticeboard at the back of churchVestry meeting Tuesday 6th April 7.30pm on Zoom – To elect the churchwardens and re-affirm the assistant wardenon Zoom – ‘join meeting’ Meeting ID: 843 819 9823 Passcode: 8ZXhZs2020 APCM Sunday 16th May 12.30pm on Zoom – To confirm that the Accounts and Annual Report were circulated. To elect 3 Deanery Synod members for the period from 2020 to 20232021 APCM Tuesday 18th May a 7.30pm on Zoom – To elect PCC members, present Annual Report and the Accounts.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.
