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Working together for good Joseph the boy with the multi-coloured coat Sold by his brothers and made a slave But he rose and became Pharaoh’s right-hand man And he rescued his family when famine came. Moses saved from death in the Nile Raised up as a leader in Egypt’s land Empowered by God to deliver...

The Church Florists They have done splendidly! Through many hours No moistened eye did see So many flowers! The rainbow’s range of hues – The yellows, reds, and blues They are, with love and care all used By skillful florists! By Nigel Beeton

Mary Magdalene The Gospel writers tell us Of those who, ev’ry day Were close to Christ our Saviour Upon His earthly way. Twelve men, He called ‘disciples’ And several women too – Would pray as He had taught them And do what He would do. But yet, of all these followers None was more often...

The Christians’ Prayer The Christians’ prayer did God implore That Peter should be jailed no more! But God, faithfully Had set Peter free He waited, freezing, by the door! By Nigel Beeton

Dancing in the Rain We wait and hope for better times And pray for far less pain; We’re waiting for the storm to pass Taking shelter from the rain. But yet we wait for far too long And waiting seems in vain. The storms outside are stronger still We see torrential rain. So wait not...

I Am the Great Sun (from a Norman crucifix of 1632) I am the great sun, but you do not see me. I am your husband, but you turn away. I am the captive, but you do not free me, I am the captain you will not obey. I am the truth, but you will...

Short prayers Prayers don’t need to be long to be acceptable to God.  For instance, consider: Peter (Matt 14.30):  Lord, save me. A Canaanite woman (Matt 15.25):   Lord, help me. Samuel (1 Sam. 3:10):   Speak, for your servant is listening. Psalm 43.3:    O send out your light and your truth; let them lead me;  let...

John and Jesus Isaiah’s words were ringing out As John called out ‘Prepare the way’ For one who would come who was greater than he, How Moses had longed to see His day. Clad with a garment of camel hair, John’s special ministry had begun, His call to repent and be baptised Announcing the coming...

A prayer for the lonely and lost Heavenly Father, Thank you for loving us. So many people feel lonely and isolated and unloved today. In a culture that values I above all things, help us to look beyond our i- phones and i- pads and selfies. Help us to see with your eyes, to love...

Beautiful Days (Hebrews 13:5) Lord, it’s a beautiful day sun shining, birds singing, blossom and flowers at their best. I’m thankful, but so, so lonely, so, so sad. Summer doesn’t fill the gap, it widens it. Smiles and shorts and sun-cream, the holiday plans of others magnify my loss. Lord help me, please. Restore my...

A Grace We bless thee, Lord, for this our food For life and health and every good May we, more blest than we deserve Live less for self and more to serve. Anon

(Acts 2) From prophecy to fulfilment, from fear to courage, from confusion to conviction, from despair to certain hope, from head to heart, from longing to knowing, from weakness to strength, from paralysis to power. What a difference a day makes – The Day of Pentecost when the Spirit came and everything was different and...