Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy times seven. Matthew 18 : 21 - 22Readings this week Genesis 50 : 15 - 21; Romans 14 : 1 - 12 ; Matthew 18 : 21 - 35Thought for this weekAs Autumn comes change is definitely in the air. We breathe it in early in the mornings, and begin to feel a chill in the evenings. For many of us change can be disconcerting, worrying, even frightening. There seems so much change in our lives these days, and not always for good.Yet the change in us Jesus brings is always for the good, because He is the source of goodness. Our Gospel reading this week reflects on forgiveness, and Jesus tells a parable that emphasises forgiveness that offers a change of heart, and the consequences for ourselves and everyone of not accepting that change.In Psalm 23 we hear how forgiveness flows from the heart of Jesus. “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life”. Mercy, and the forgiveness won by Jesus pour upon us in our lives, and how we need them! Yet so much of the pain in the world is being caused by people not accepting the change forgiveness brings. We are called to bring change. It begins with us. How can we personally ensure the forgiveness won by Jesus changes our hearts? Rev Paul Prayer for this weekGod, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, AmenLord God, defend your Church from all false teaching and give to your people knowledge of your truth, that we may enjoy eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord, AmenWe give thanks for…..Our PCC membersOur freedom to gather together to pray and praise the LordFor the forgiveness we receive in our lives through Jesus
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 13th September 8:00 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Sunday 6th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 13th September 10:30 am All age Harvest (at St Peter’s) followed by refreshments Sunday 13th September 11:15 am Service of the Word (at St Ed’s and livestream) Sunday 13th September 11:15 am Online Sunday service (livestream) Monday 14th September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Monday 14th September 7.30 pm PCC (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 15th September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 15th September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 16th September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 17th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 17th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Also Sunday 20th September 2026. At St Ed’s 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Holy Communion on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 13th 10:30 am All age Harvest, followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s). Donations of food items/money will be for Norwich Foodbank. September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) October 11th 10:30 am Holy Communion for Safeguarding Sunday Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride happened yesterday (12th), with Molly cycling for St Ed’s and Rev Paul and others walking for St Peter’s. Thank you for your support. 50% of funds raised will be used by Norfolk Churches Trust who make grants to churches across Norfolk. The remaining 50% is paid to our churches. If you would like to donate, please see Molly or Rev Paul. Thank you! Streams There is still the opportunity to join a group . Further details from Rev Paul Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Special Harvest Lunch at St Ed’s we are hoping this year Harvest Lunch will be on a bigger scale. We would like as many people as possible to come along from St Ed’s and St Peter’s, and further afield. We will have jacket potatoes and various fillings, followed by fruit pies or crumbles, in church after the service (from 12.30pm) on 4th October. If anyone would like to make a pie or crumble, or some custard, please tell Sue B, Sue E or Rachel. Harvest at St Peter’s will be on Sunday 13th September. At all harvest services we will be collecting items for the Norwich Foodbank.
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1 : 16 - 17Readings this week Isaiah 55.12−end; Psalm 96; Colossians 1.15−20; John 1.1−14; or Matthew 8.23–27Festival of Creation in Christ – from the Church of England“We live at a time when the beauty, abundance and interdependence of the world are both more visible to us and more threatened by us. But a Christian understanding of how to react to the challenges of our age must begin with praise for what God has done in creation, and in the new creation in Christ. The new Festival invites the Church to recover the doctrine of creation as a living source of worship. Creation is the gracious act by which God gives being to all things, the continuing generosity by which God sustains all things, and the theatre in which the mystery of Christ is revealed. The Father is maker of heaven and earth; the eternal Word is the one through whom all things were made; the Holy Spirit is the giver of life. When the Church celebrates creation in Christ, it is drawn into the praise of the Holy Trinity. In the risen Christ the new creation has already begun: our broken world is being renewed, and creation itself waits with eager longing for the glorious liberty of the children of God. The Church looks back to the beginning, beholds the world held together in Christ, and looks forward to the renewal of all things in him. Without that last intention, care for creation can become anxious, burdensome or moralistic. With it, such care becomes an act of hope, a sign of reconciliation, and a participation in the renewing work of God”. Prayer for this weekHoly and eternal God, you are the Maker of heaven and earth, you are the Word through whom all things were made, and you are the Spirit, the giver of life: draw us into the mystery of your love, that with all creation we may proclaim your praise, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AmenO God and Father of all that was, is and ever shall be, help us to be thankful for all that is made at the hands of your Son and through the wisdom of your Spirit, that we may care in heart and in deed for the life of our world, to the praise and glory of your holy name. AmenWe give thanks for…..Those being married at this timeOur PCC’s meeting at both churchesThe Resurrection of Jesus, and the new creation
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below). Sunday 6th September 9:30 am Mustard Tree Church– informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s) Sunday 6th September 11:15 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s) Monday 7th September 5.00 pm Evening prayers (at St Ed’s) Tuesday 8th September 10:00 am til 12 noon Community Café (at St Ed’s) includes activities for children Tuesday 8th September 6:00 pm Rspace (at St Ed’s) Wednesday 9th September 10:30 am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 10th September 9.00am Church caretaking team (at St Ed’s ) Thursday 10th September 7.00pm Compline (at St Ed’s) Saturday 12th September from 9.00 am Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride (at St Ed’s and St Peter’s) Also Sunday 13th September 2026. At St Ed’s 8:00 am Holy Communion, 9:30 am Mustard Tree, 11:15 am Service of the word On-line 11:15 livestream service, At St Peter’s 10:30 All age Harvest Service followed by refreshments on-line services, watch live if you are able --- or join later on 'catch up'. Everyone welcome. Additionally Ringland: future services/events for Ringland St Peter’s: September 13th 10:30 am All age Harvest, followed by refreshments (at St Peter’s). Donations of food items/money will be for Norwich Foodbank. September 27th 3pm The Gathering @ Ringland (at St Peter’s) Norfolk Churches Trust Walk and Cycle Ride is on Saturday 12th September from 9.00am to support Norfolk’s churches, and in particular our own churches of St Peter’s and St Ed’s. If anyone would like to join the walks or cycle rides this year please let Rev Paul know. Sponsorship forms are in both our churches. Harvest at St Ed’s will be on Sunday 4th October. We will be supporting the Norwich Foodbank this year. Donations towards flowers to decorate the church for Harvest would be gratefully received by Margaret Miller. Thank you. Harvest at St Peter’s will be on Sunday 13th September At all harvest services we will be collecting items for the Norwich Foodbank. Streams If you would like to join a group, please sign the sign up sheet at the back of church. Further details about joining a group, from Rev Paul Cursillo Are you interested in Cursillo? A Christian discipleship weekend starting on 9th September details :Rev Stella 07815 089704
