Sunday 5th July
Holy Communion Service here Holy Communion 5th July
Reading for Meditation
Matthew 11.16-19,25-30
At that time Jesus said, 16‘To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market-places and calling to one another,
17“We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;
we wailed, and you did not mourn.”
18For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, “He has a demon”; 19the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, “Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners!” Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.
25I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; 26yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 27All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
28Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.’
Prayers
Creator God,
may every breath we take be for your glory,
may every footstep show you as our way,
that, trusting in your presence in this world,
we may, beyond this life, still be with you
where you are alive and reign
for ever and ever.
Giver of my peace
keep me at morning
Keep me at noon
Keep me at night
Giver of my peace
Calmer of my strife
keep me at morning
Keep me at noon
Keep me at night
Calmer of my strife
Restorer of my life
keep me at morning
Keep me at noon
Keep me at night
Retsorer of my life
God is my fortress
God is my might
God is my Saviour
God is my right
God is my helper
All the day long
God is the power
Making me strong
A prayer for all those affected by Coronavirus
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
On Sunday 31st May at 11.00 am Reverend Angela will celebrate Holy Communion on behalf of the whole community. She will be live streaming the service but if you are unable to do this or prefer not to you can join in by making an act of spiritual communion.
Please see attached document