The church building is reopening but just for private prayer
and reflection
As the Govt relaxes lock down on places of worship from the 15th June, we have looked
to create a safe environment for users.
Although guidelines mean the church building is closed for group worship, the
church members and friends remain in contact by telephone or other telecommunication platforms.
Our Minister, Suzanne, is in regular contact with us and prepares a video
reflection each Sunday with appropriate music and reading. (See below)
We continue to hold bible studies and even coffee afternoons by Skype.
The Deacons have been discussing how we will be able to return to worship in
the building, including what measures need to be in place to ensure as far as
practicable the safety of everyone attending.
It's been agreed the church will open for private prayer and meditation between
2pm and 3.30pm on Sundays. Please enter via the Tapton Hill Road entrance where
a steward will be on hand to direct you.
Feel free to contact our Minister or Church Secretary if during this time of
lock-down you are feeling isolated or need some practical assistance. e.g.
shopping
Stay safe and God bless.
Message from our Church Secretary
Our Minister Suzanne has created different forms of Worship that we have enjoyed during
this time and will remain available to be contacted by everyone in the congregation
during this crisis. A link to Suzanne's latest sermon is shown below and links to
her her Bible studies and previous short sermons are included on the 'Activities'
page.
On a practical note if anyone in the church family needs help with shopping,
advice or just a chat over the phone please contact me and as a Church family
we will pull together.
The church will also be working with the other Crosspool churches and Forum to
assist people in the Crosspool area through the Crosspool Community Hub.
Keep talking, keep smiling and keep praying.
Message from the Minister
Rev Suzanne Nockels invites you to link to her latest Sunday reflections:
Sunday 28th June
Substance of Saul
Sunday 21st June
Father's Day - reading from Samuel
Sunday 14th June
Inner Character
Earlier reflections and bible study for discussion are shown on
the Activities page and church blog
Rev Nell Shallow wrote this prayer.
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those who will hold a newly born child
the grandparent and uncle
the auntie and cousins
may those infant snuggles be a tender restoring
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those whose beloveds live across a border
the partners divided by boundary
the families still separated by geography
may the bittersweet possibility of togetherness bring hope
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those who must make hard choices
the torn and troubled
the conflicted and anguished
may their decisions be met with compassionate understanding
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those who remain alone and lonely
the shielding and unwell
the ones without friend or family
may neighbours notice and offer genuine companionship
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those who rejoice in longed-for togetherness
the grandchildren and siblings
the best friends and lovers
may their hugs and holds be more precious than they imagined
En-bubble us Lord
Bless those whose loneliness can now welcome company
the single and separated
the widow and the mourners
may their hearts be filled with the comforting of presence
En-bubble us Lord we pray.
Amen
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