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A Prayer for Ukraine God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen. Welcome to the Atlantic Coast Cluster web site We are living in strange times, and we are permitted to open our churches for private prayer and worship. Currently there are no Sunday Services being held in the cluster, one line services are aviable, via zoom or on the audio page of this site. If you wish to obtain the zoom link for Sunday worship please email atlanticcoastcluster@btinternet.com if you know of someone who has not got internet access then the daily service can be I will contine to post things that I have found helpful below as well as the Sunday Reflection
above is a photo the blessing which is in my hall, the celtic blessing, Useful links From the Times - Ways to Improve your Mood A 3 minute meditation +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-++-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-++-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Reflection for 8th Sunday after Trinity Reflection Reflection I don’t know about you, but I rather feel the gospel from Luke today is a composite of snippets from a selection of stories that Jesus told. Almost a taster for other longer stories. The first, do not be afraid little flock, points me to the do not worry, lilies of the field, birds of the air passage. The treasures in heaven, to the story of the fortunate farmer and his bigger barns, that we had recently, and finally the bit about the lit lamps, to the story of the wise and foolish bridesmaids. Little tasters, Luke pulls together all to tell and remind the readers that Jesus is trying to reassure his followers that although life will be difficult and tough, it is the Father’s good pleasure to open up the Kingdom of God to them. In these words, we have hope and reassurance that no matter what, God is always there for us. We need to live by faith. Our passage from Hebrews says much the same, faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. These are some of my favourite words and ones which always rattle round my mind when I am being challenged and feel unsure of the future. We are reminded then that faith means holding firm to the promises of God, and opened to us through the life, death and resurrection on Jesus. Even if we are unsure and uncertain of our earthly life, and let’s be fair life is as uncertain now as it has ever been for most of us. With all the worries and distractions of this world we need to hold fast to the promises of God, made through Jesus. To be the good and faithful servants, because we do not know what will happen next. Expect the unexpected, is an odd saying, which is actually not possible, because if you expect it, it cannot be unexpected but I think you get my drift. Just when you thought it was this, that happens, for that is life. As followers of Christ, we are called to be ready for action. To be good and faithful servants, alert, to both the needs of those around us and the movement of the spirit within us. To hold firm to the promises given by God to us when we live by faith. So my prayer for all of us, is that living by faith we will find peace and meaning in our lives each and every day, even when faced with the unexpected. Amen
St Cubertus by Sue Parkington “Tis closed”, the old man said, “Locked and cold within”, ‘Why’s that?’I asked ‘I can’t make sense of thee’. “Tis the virus; and the Bishops, So they say, They’m scared we might get sick. I’m only ninety three” ‘Let’s chat outside a while’ I said, Though raining heavily. “No good”, he said, then added, “Just come along with me, ‘Tis cosy in the south porch, And sheltered from the breeze”. And so we shared our crib there, Saffron bun and mug of tea. Keeping social distancing! A friend and company.
Precious Life (An Acrostic for Easter Time 2020) by Liz Cleves Perhaps we are listening, and Remembering what is dear to us Each of us recollecting Spring times, and the promise of nature bringing its gifts Conscious too that the beautiful Earth is suffering from our ‘overload’. In the morning I listen to the robin and the wren guarding my garden, and Out early I see the mighty sun lift over the horizon Unfettered and free in it’s course. Softly I give thanks for all in my care and all that I receive.
Let me give thanks In every way let me treasure my life and all that is dear to me Fearing only fear itself and Enjoying all while I may.
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