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A Prayer for Fasting... 

24th August 2024

Satisfy us in the morning with Your unfailing love,
that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days!
PSALM 90.14


You may find it helpful to read this prayer aloud:

Father, I receive the gift of this new morning
As a sign of Your goodness to me
As an altar on which I lay
And all the successes and the sorrows of yesterday
The struggles and the scars
And I also lay here this new day that lies before me:
A gift of glorious grace
glistening with the dew
of this very morning new
mercy
 
Stir me from my sleep and slumber
Awaken me to awe and wonder
With fresh eyes
Renewed I rise to You
for You
with You
 
As my feet touch the floor, and the morning routine begins
Help me to know that You go with me, around me and within
Behind me and before
Inviting me once more
To a life lived in the joy of Your Presence
With You as my deliverer, my delight and my defence
 
And as I fast this day, and the normal rhythm is disrupted
Help me to pay attention to my appetites
those places I find my desire and delight
those things I cannot help but crave
those masters to which my body enslaved
 
Help me turn each longing over to You
As my body feels each hunger pang
So may the depths of my soul long
for You – not matter what the price
May the fasting and praying unceasingly flow as one
Until my whole being increasingly becomes
A living sacrifice
 
And in this sacred, created space
Teach me to seek after Your face
And in this holy hunger
Reawaken my worship and my wonder
And in empty handed offering
Receive this simple sacrifice I bring
And I feed on every Word You’ve said
More essential than daily bread
And as my physical energy lowers
Reclothe my spirit with Your power
May I meet with You
Eat with You
Feast on You
Jesus Christ, the Living Bread
 My Saviour
My Source
My Sustainer
Forever


Amen.

 I prayed this
 


 


Glenys
Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

 

Where and When

The church is open for activities throughout the week but if you are just seeking us out it is likely that you will want to come and be a part of our Sunday worship which is core to what we are about.
We meet in the main church building (details here) at 10:30 each week. See our calendar to find out plans for the next few weeks.

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer and church lounge.

Our Sunday Services


Sunday morning services are structured but informal. They include a mix of both contemporary and traditional worship songs and hymns, prayers, readings from the Bible and a sermon that unpacks this. Occasionally we will also have specific updates about ways that God has been working through and in people and activities. Once a month we celebrate communion as part of the service. The last Sunday of the month is usually an Altogether Service when all ages are all together in one place for a more relaxed and activity based time of worship.

We aim to finish at about 11.45 to Midday when we serve free tea, coffee and cold drinks. This is a great opportunity to get to meet people.

Sunday Evening services, either in person or online, tend to be shorter and more reflective and are an opportunity to dig a little deeper into our relationship with God.
 

What about the children and youth?

We have a great programme for children of all ages, for more information about what happens please visit our Children and Youth page.

Getting Connected

 

Small Groups

It is often in smaller gatherings that we can really get to know other people. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some in the afternoon and some in the evening either in the church, in peoples’ homes or online    .
If you are interested in joining a Small Group, let us know and we can put you in touch with the small group coordinator who will be more than happy to find a group that is convenient for you and introduce you to the group leader.

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the life of our church. If you'd like to find out more, please let us know.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to discuss anything before you visit the church, get in touch and we can arrange a time to chat with you.
 
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