The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below):Sunday 25th July 9.30am Mustard Tree Church – informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th July 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service (at St Ed’s)Sunday 25th July 11:15 am on-location Sunday Worship (livestream)Sunday 25th July 6.30pm Sunday Club (livestream)Tuesday 27th July 10am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s and livestream), refreshments (outside)10am til12 noonTuesday 27th July 5:00pm Rspace (for details contact Rev Paul)Wednesday 28th July 9am Midweek Moments! (livestream)Wednesday 28th July 10.30am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Thursday 29th July 6:00pm Wedding rehearsal (at St Ed’s)Friday 30th July 9:30 to 12 noon St Eds Art Group (at Trinity Church)Friday 30th July 1.30pm Wedding (at St Ed’s)Saturday 31st July 12.00noon Baptism (at St Ed’s)Sunday 1st August 2.00pm Baptism (at St Ed’s)Additionally at 8am daily (daily except Wednesday and Sunday) 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.AdditionallyGUIDELINES FOR COVID SAFETY POST 19th JULY· We will continue to have hand sanitiser at the door· We ask everyone coming into church to continue wearing masks and maintain a sensible distance where possible· We will not have singing indoors – just outside· We will now offer the option of receiving the Host dipped in the wine by the priest. People can continue to receive the Host only or a blessing if preferred· We will continue to meet outside where possible · We will continue to record the names of those who attend services and other meetings/events in church, and everyone attending is asked to fill their names and contact number in the book at the door please.Ringland: future services at St Peter’s: Sunday 8th August 11.00am Morning Prayer – Jane Dryden Sunday 12th September 11.00am Morning Prayer – Jane Dryden Tuesdays are back! We now have Tiny Tunes in St Ed's church from 10.00am and will be serving teas and coffees (outside) 10.00am to 12.00pm. Everyone welcome!Norfolk Churches Trust Walk/Cycle/Drive Saturday 11th September 2021, 9.00am to 5.00pm. A chance to call in at as many churches as you can and raise money for Norfolk Churches. Details and sponsorship forms from rev Paul.Or visit Norfolk Churches Trust website at https://norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/bike-ride-walk/Dippy at the Cathedral The dinosaur has arrived – on show from 13th July. Details on the Cathedral website : https://www.cathedral.org.uk/dippy-on-tour
He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6 : 31Bible reading : Mark 6 : 30 – 34, 53 - 56Thought for the weekIn each of the readings from Mark’s Gospel set for this Sunday Jesus is recognised. In each there has been a flurry of activity, and amazement at Jesus’ miracles. Feeding the great crowd from a few loaves and fish, and then going out to meet the disciples by walking on the water.Yet the emphasis in these readings is on the in – between times. Between the great miracles, Jesus is setting Himself aside to be with the disciples. To rest and retreat. Getting into the boat to be away from crowds. Yet He also always responds to the needs of those around Him, those who are brought to Him. He is always ready to listen and respond.The in – between times fill much of our lives. When our agenda is light, or we are waiting for things to happen. When we are at rest maybe, or feel we are drifting. In these times do we recognise Jesus? These are times that are as precious as any other. Times when we can see Jesus in the ordinary. When we are just being ourselves, maybe alone, maybe feeling lonely.Yet Jesus is always with us, especially when we are just being ourselves. These are growing times just as much as busy times, because Jesus’ heart is for us. His love is always present. Rev PaulPrayer for todayLord of all power and might,The author and giver of all good things:Graft in our hearts the love of your name,Increase in us true faith,Nourish us with all goodness,And of your great mercy keep us in the same,Through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,Amen.
The following services will be available via the St Ed's Facebook page or by attendance (as stated below):Sunday 18th July 9.30am Mustard Tree Church – informal service for families and children (at St Ed’s)Sunday 18th July 11:15 am Traditional Sunday Service (at St Ed’s)Sunday 18th July 11:15 am on-location Sunday Worship (livestream)Sunday 18th July 1.00pm Baptism (at St Ed’s)Sunday 18th July 3.30pm Baptism (at St Ed’s)Sunday 18th July 6.30pm Sunday Club (livestream)Tuesday 20th July 10am Tiny Tunes (music for all young people) (at St Ed’s), refreshments 10am til12 noonTuesday 20th July 5:00pm Rspace (for details contact Rev Paul)Wednesday 21st July 9am Midweek Moments! (livestream)Wednesday 21st July 10.30am Holy Communion (at St Ed’s)Friday 23rd July 9:30 to 12 noon St Eds Art Group (at Trinity Church)Friday 23rd July 1:00pm Wedding (at St Eds)Saturday 24th July 1:30pm Wedding (at St Peter’s)Saturday 24th July 1:30pm Baptism (at St Ed’s)Additionally at 8am daily (daily except Wednesday and Sunday) 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.AdditionallyRingland: future services at St Peter’s: Sunday 8th August 11.00am Morning Prayer – Jane Dryden 19th July we have received updated guidelines from the Church of England, but the overall message is to be careful and cautious. There will be some freedom from restrictions over the coming weeks, but we are being told to go slowly. Our Standing Committee are considering what the guidelines mean for us. We will inform everyone once we have worked through the implications.Tuesdays at St Ed's are back! From this Tuesday (20th) we will have Tiny Tunes in church from 10.00am and will be serving teas and coffees 10.00am to 12.00pm. Everyone welcome!Norfolk Churches Trust Walk/Cycle/Drive Saturday 11th September 2021, 9.00am to 5.00pm. A chance to call in at as many churches as you can and raise money for Norfolk Churches. Details and sponsorship forms from Rev Paul. Or visit Norfolk Churches Trust website at https://norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk/bike-ride-walk/Church Times – we got a mention! Our livestreams were mentioned in the Church Times this week, following an interview I did with Ecclesiastical Insurance as part of a survey for the Bible Society. The full article is at the back of church regarding the use of technology in worship and its future.
Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled; yet he liked to listen to him. Mark 6 : 20Bible reading : Mark 6 : 14 - 29Thought for the weekOur Gospel reading this week does not make for easy reading. We hear about the ministry of John the Baptist from the perspective of Herod and his puppet court. It is a clash between secular survival and misused power, and faith and the Kingdom of God. A conflict of allegiances, authority and of choices. John the Baptist loses his life, but gains eternity with the Lord. Herod has a tenuous grasp of temporary power, and loses all integrity, freedom and most costly of all peace of conscience. Herod’s position was complex. He owed his position to the Romans, yet he respected John’s faith and ministry, and ‘liked to listen to him’.All our choices have consequences. Even at the moment choosing to leave our homes, or choosing to pick up the phone. Faith in Jesus enables those choices to become positive, helpful, even life – bringing. We all regret some choices we have made in our lives. Jesus brings healing and hope. There is always forgiveness in Him (1 John 1 : 9). Jesus promises the past is put behind and we have freedom in Him. Jesus calls us to a new beginning, and to know He is the Lord of our future, the King of love and hope.Rev PaulPrayer for todayMerciful God,you have prepared for those who love yousuch good things as pass our understanding:pour into our hearts such love toward youthat we, loving you in all things and above all things,may obtain your promises,which exceed all that we can desire;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,Amen
