Holy Communion Service – Sunday 9th February

Today’s Collect Prayer

O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: grant to us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Today is the fifth Sunday of the season of Epiphany – (See our last worship post) and fourth before the season of Lent. The first hymn we sang, ‘My Song is Love Unknown’ looks towards the Passion of Christ and Easter.

It was lovely to see everyone turn out on what was frankly a cold and grey February morning. The little group of snowdrops which grow beside the path gave a bright greeting.

Themes and thoughts

The theme of the service was Christ as the Living Water and the readings and talk reflected this. The Gospel reading was John 8:1-11 and the Old Testament was Jeremiah 17:13

A reflection on the theme of the Living Water, Jesus’s challenge to the authorities – which could only lead to the Cross – and his bravery by following that path.

Prayers from the Prayer Tree

The intercessions were said and the children’s prayers from the Prayer Tree were offered – The tree’s branches are ready for new prayers – drop in at any time and add yours.

Coffee and warm up afterwards

We followed the service with a good cup of hot coffee and tea – with warming ginger biscuits and a chat and catch up on the weekend’s rugby and football. Thanks to our service team for a warm and thought provoking service.

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