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Loving, generous Father, This Christmas, please help us to keep you at the centre of our preparations and celebrations. May our thankfulness for the gift of your precious son, Jesus, motivate all that we think and say and do. May the joy of His coming shine from us and attract those who don’t know what...

What a dilemma for a slimmer Eating all that Christmas fare, Getting fatter, what’s it matter? It’s only once a year.   Now the party has begun, Crackers and cheese and party hats Turkey with trimmings, presents with ribbons, Figgy pudding – do we still eat that?   Food a-plenty, plates all empty Waistbands bursting,...

Advent’s upon us once more! A season to fast, and adore Our Jesus who came Salvation to gain And worship, as shepherds before. But is it a season of hush? Or Christmas commercialised mush? We miss Advent’s joys Buying trinkets and toys For Advent’s the season of rush! Nor is it a season of fast...

A simple trough for feeding stock Had stood, for many years, As humble as the wint’ring flock – Besmirched by filthy smears. This manger mean inspired no thought As day succeeded day, Save by the stable lad who sought To fill it up with hay. And yet this old and dirty thing That stood unloved,...

Christmas looms And cardboard boxes stored away With tinsel, tree and trinkets Are brought out – Fripperies spared the ever-growing landfill sites Because they have the power to bring our memories Of yester-year into the present day. So too the Church in all its Advent preparations Paves the way to celebrate the past and present...

Jesus is King Prayer to our God and King Remembrance Sunday Headstones Jehoram ** Jesus is King Revelation 19:16 Whether we believe it, or not, Whether we feel it, or not, Whether we care, or not, Whether we want it to be so, or not, Whether we acknowledge it, or not, The fact is, The...

Revelation 19:16 Whether we believe it, or not, Whether we feel it, or not, Whether we care, or not, Whether we want it to be so, or not, Whether we acknowledge it, or not, The fact is, The truth is, The reality is that Jesus is King! King of Kings And Lord of Lords. And...

Lord Jesus, King Jesus, In this world of trouble, we thank you that you have overcome the world! You understand the mess we are in and offer us hope and a future.  We may not see how to go forward, or how to solve the problems that surround us and those we care about and...

Television relays the programme As thousands attend the Albert Hall, Music plays and prayers are uttered Waiting for the poppy fall. Young men and boys of tender age, We must remember what it cost As they fought to save our country, Some came home and some were lost. Wars will always be amongst us Death...

Waking, anxious and afraid, Knowing all that must be done; Sense of dread and taste of fear, How can I fulfil my call? Turning, then again to God Inward glance and eye of faith; Refuge strong and present help, Why would He desert me now? River flowing, life of God Fills my heart with confidence;...

The rows of headstones silent stand Their message clear, though mute; That we, in Britain’s peaceful land Must silently salute. Our peace was bought at dreadful price Through rain and fear and mud – World conflict fought not once but twice So twice the cost in blood. Each headstone bears a single name A single...

Jehoram was king for eight years When he died, there were very few tears, No faces got wet – There was no regret His demise caused no cries – only cheers! by Nigel Beeton