Join us at St Peter’s Church Ringland for Songs for a Summer Afternoon with The Domino SingersSaturday 8th July at 2:30pmTickets £5, (phone 01603 261742 or on the door) Proceeds to St Peter’s Church and a local Charity.includes light refreshments.note for a printable copy of this notice please see the attached poster
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground unperceived by your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10 : 29 – 31This week’s Gospel reading: Matthew 10 : 24 – 39Thought for the week Now that summer is well and truly here, I wonder if you can remember being cold? The long damp days a few weeks ago? Some people even had the heating on! The weather is a bit like the world we live in, to be honest. As humans we can be so changeable, and we do like to complain! In our Gospel reading Jesus tells us of just how radical it is to be His disciple. In a world full of wavering choices, of shifting loyalties, covering of truth and the pursuit of greed that damages others, Jesus tells us straight. To follow Him means fixing our eyes on Jesus’ truth, justice and love, and the truth of who He is, even in the face of opposition and deceit, and so many other influences.Being a Christian is hard. Yet we have the Lord’s own strength and guidance in the Holy Spirit. It is about belonging to Jesus and His Kingdom that is not of this world, and we can be prone to so many other influences. So many other voices.Yet Jesus tells us we are of more value than the sparrows, and our hairs (if we have them!) are numbered. We are called to stand firm, encourage one another, proclaim Jesus in our lives and words, come what may, and know that Jesus Himself is with us always. Rev PaulPrayers for this weekAlmighty and merciful God, whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own; look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger, homeless and hungry. Bless those who work to bring them relief; inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts; and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.O Lord God, your Son Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his resurrection he restores life and peace in all creation. Comfort, we pray, all victims of intolerance and those oppressed by their fellow humans. Remember in your kingdom those who have died. Lead the oppressors towards compassion and give hope to the suffering. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Things to pray forFor youngsters looking for work or preparing for their next stepFor refugees and asylum seekers in our city
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 25th June 8:00am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th June 9:30am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children. (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th June 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th June 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream)Monday 26th June 5.00 pm Monday prayers (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 27th June 10:00 am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments10am til12 noonTuesday 27th June 2:15 pm Langley Year 4’s in church (at St Ed’s)Tuesday 27th June 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s)Wednesday 28th June 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Thursday 29th June 8.30am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s )Thursday 29th June 7.00pm Reflection with Compline (at St Ed’s and livestream)Friday 30th June 9:30 am to12.00 noon Arts and Craft Group , - bring anything – art or craft - you fancy doing and coffee and tea are provided cost £1. (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 2nd July, At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church,11:15am Holy Communion, Plus online 11:15am Informal Service. Additionally at 8am daily (except Sunday) we will be posting a ‘Daily bitesize prayer’ on the St Ed's Facebook page.For on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'.Everyone welcome.AdditionallyRingland: future services/events at St Peter’s: 8th July Domino Singers ‘Summer Songs’ 9th July Holy Communion 10:30am followed by coffee15th July, 10.00am to 4.00pm, a rehearsal by Peddars Quire, a group of talented singers with sacred, secular, madrigals, and Regal music, everyone welcome to hear the rehearsal.Refugee Week comes to an end today, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who have had to leave their homes and even be separated from their families. All those seeking safety, including Christians fleeing persecution.Bible groups – we have a range and variety of different groups meeting together to read God’s word and to pray together. The groups are a great encouragement in our discipleship of Jesus. A number of the groups have vacancies. if you are interested in joining a group, please speak to Rev Paul.Junior School Bibles for Year 6’s have been ordered. Please pray for the youngsters as they receive their Bible and read God’s word for themselves.Domino Singers ‘Summer Songs’ Domino Singers will be giving two concerts this year at St Peter’s Ringland. The first is on Saturday 8th July from 2.30pm at St Peter’s entitled, ‘Summer Songs’. Everyone is welcome .‘Romp through the OT’ Sunday 30th July (a fifth Sunday) will feature an event led by Rev Gill involving a walk through books of the Bible. It will be an interactive experience and time of worship.
Jesus went through all the towns and villages. When he saw the crowds, he felt deep concern for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. Then Jesus said to his disciples, “The harvest is huge. But there are only a few workers. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers out into his harvest field.” Matthew 9 : 35; 37 - 38This week’s Gospel reading: Matthew 9 : 35 – 10.23Thought for the weekThis week is Norwich refugee Week, an opportunity to think of those who have been forced to make difficult journeys, and whose lives have become ones of uncertainty and constant movement, even in our own city. In our Gospel reading Jesus is also moving from place to place, speaking of the Kingdom and the Good News, and drawing disciples to Him. It is the love of our heavenly Father who sent Jesus into our broken and hurting world, the bringer of Good News, of healing, forgiveness and peace.As Jesus gathers His disciples, He hands the mission and ministry to us. To proclaim Jesus as Saviour and Lord, to be His workers amongst the harvest, to bring His healing and hope to those who are ‘like sheep without a shepherd’.This Father’s Day we celebrate the Father’s love in our world through Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. The love that calls us to respond, to know the Father’s love in our own lives, and then to become the bringers of life in Jesus’ name to a world that is so hurting and uncertain. We celebrate that we have this hope and new life in Him. Rev PaulAffirmation of FaithI believe in a God who created all things and seeks for all to be in communion as God’s people.I believe in Jesus Christ who showed us how to share love, and who commissioned us to go out into the highways and byways, inviting all to be a part of God’s work in the world.I believe in the Holy Spirit who leads and guides us into the world, then touches the lives of those around us in ways that make them receptive to love.I believe in the harvest and the call for laborers to receive and respond, sharing light and life with the world. Amen. ~ submitted by Tim Tate, Lead Pastor, Warrenton UMC. Posted on www.warrentonumc.orgThings to pray forThose for whom Father’s Day is difficultFor all those taking exams at this timeFor refugees and asylum seekers in our city
