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Good morning :-D


.....and I have lost 3 jigsaw pieces.....arrrrghh. Hands and knees round the table later!! ??

Tabitha - Evelyn sends her thanks and best wishes to you!

The cover on the FB page I do now reads ‘Life after Easter’. With that thought in mind, I looked around for ideas on how we might live the Resurrection in our lives. I found a few thoughts which I will share with you this week.

One way, is to recognise our sins for what they are. When we closely examine our own sinfulness, that’s when we realize what’s really going on in our hearts. It’s very easy to think “I’m a good person.” But are we? If others knew our thoughts and motives, would they think the same? When the Holy Spirit goes to work in our lives, he exposes and convicts us so that we will change.

This is the prayer we say each week in church : (when we were in normal times).

Almighty God, our heavenly Father:
We have sinned against you, through our own fault,
in thought, and word, and deed,
and in what we have left undone.
For the sake of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
forgive us all our offenses;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good afternoon :-)

Sorry about the late start......

Good to know that David has been seen around.

The Collect (special prayer) for today :

Collect
Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Gospel reading tells the story of Doubting Thomas.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Thanks for the info Emma but like Sylvia, I don't look at that either, it's good to know David is still about.

No church obviously but I am enjoying the radio 4 early morning service, and today's Sunday worship from St David's Cathedral and Songs of Praise too.
Well catered for during the lockdown period I think.

New every morning is the love
Our wakening and uprising proof
Through sleep and darkness safely brought
Restored to life and power and thought.

Only dear Lord in thy pure love
Fit us for perfect rest above
And help us this and every day
To live more nearly as we pray.

This was the hymn that I was singing quietly in my thoughts as I went for my daily exercise today.

Thinking of all the residents and general ward hospital patients and the staff in both places, as they all face challenging and fearful times right now.

Enjoy the sunshine and stay safe everyone X

Thank you, Emma.

That's not a thread that I look at

David posted yesterday on Dermot’s Word thread.

Stay safe everyone <3

Hello all

Very unlike David's name not to appear here on on other posts. I really hope that all is well with him and with Ellen now.

I'm continuing to walk around the village streets for daily exercise and prayer walking at the same time.

Little prayers added up together can make miracles.
Little miracles put together can create wonders.
May you find time to say a little prayer each day, and
That miracle that do happen.

Just a very simple "Thank you" each day is enough.

Sending Saturday blessings to all who look in here x

Good morning :-)

Yes, David has been quiet hasn't he? It's been about a week I think. If anyone hears anything, please let us know how he is.

I only nip in and out of here these days Sylvia, so I missed JC's appearance. Sent her an email yonks ago but no response and she has, usually, responded in the past.

I will certainly give Evelyn your love Tabitha.


For today - still remembering Easter.....

Hang It On The Cross

If you have a secret sorrow,
a burden or a loss,
An aching need for healing...
Hang it on the Cross.

If worry steals your sleep
and makes you turn and toss,
If your heart is feeling heavy...
Hang it on the Cross.

Every obstacle to faith
or doubt you come across,
Every prayer unanswered...
Hang it on the Cross.

For Christ has borne
our brokenness
and dearly paid the cost
To turn our trials to triumph...
Hanging on the Cross.


Cx :-)

kandj ..

I had also noticed that David has not posted for several days, either on this thread or any other.

That is very unusual for him.

I do hope that he contacted the medics and is OK.

Unfortunately there is no way to contact him other than through GR, unless someone knows his personal email.

We'll just have to wonder, and hope for the best.



Cynthia ............... JC did appear back on the boards about 3 weeks or so ago, but was "testy", even had a major argument with me!

She did seem to have a lot of problems on her hands from her mother to OH, both of whom have major health problems, and the house.

Hello all........back again but mindful that it is a few days since David posted and he was unwell then.

Sending positive healing thoughts to David and Ellen
and to everyone who isn't very well right now. X

Thank you Cynthia - send her my love - I miss our chats.

I am now a great believer in DNA - For years my family thought my Great Great Grandmother was an unmarried lady and then met someone who took her and the baby on. They married when my Great Grandfather was 9 and then they had 2 girls as well.

Since the DNA tests - it shows the man my Great Great grandmother married was actually the father of her little boy after all. Which is lovely as my mum always use to talk about him. I have several DNA matches to his family now.

I also have a large number of DNA matches for my father and his family - which for me is proof positive., as I never knew his name till I was 18. Now through distant family I know a lot about him.

Have a lovely weekend and know we are never alone, there is always someone looking after us and being there when we need a helping hand.

Take care and keep safe.

Like kandj I am also remembering those who lost their loved ones
to Coronavirus.
My thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time.

Hello all

Cynthia, as Christians it's good to believe that we are never left alone and that there is always hope too.

Pat, maybe Sundays bells will be muffled?

Remembering all the grieving families facing funerals
today and being forced to say a final goodbye to loved ones who have died from the Coronavirus.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. (Matthew 5 v 4) NIV bible.

Good morning :-)


Ah Pat, the bells! It will be strange for you if they don't ring and strange for me as I always enjoy reading about your church bells :-D

So pleased you enjoyed the poems Emma <3 Tabitha, I do speak to Evelyn occasionally. We had hoped for more news from JaneyCanuck who arranged a DNA test for her but haven't heard from JC for absolutely ages.


For today - a little reminder about the Resurrection we have just celebrate and which those where Pat lives, will celebrate on Sunday (albeit quietly).

Easter is about liberation, the celebration of the Resurrection is a chance for us to say, "Yes, Jesus, I believe.” When we do so, we are given an opportunity to grab the hope that is already there. Easter is an annual reminder that we are never alone.

Even in the darkest of times, God is with us. Just as Christ walked among men 2,000 years ago, He walks with us still today and reminds us that, as Christians, we are never without hope. We are never abandoned or left to face darkness and despair by ourselves because Jesus is always with us.

Something to hang onto in these strange times.


Cx :-)

Passover finished yesterday so today is Good Friday here. A very quiet day with lockdown.

Easter Saturday/Easter Sunday celebrations cancelled. No bonfire and fireworks at midnight Saturday, they are cancelled. As well as no crowds we have a curfew 9 pm - 6 am. The family get togethers are also cancelled.

Wonder if we'll have the bells :-S - will let you know Cynthia :-D

I love my Logic Problems, reading, crochet & cross stitch when i can and of course my family tree. Always a lot to do where the family trees are concerned- never have the time to do it during the week.

Have you heard from Evelyn Cynthia?

Take care - loving the poems and peaceful words .

Hello all

Cynthia,I don't do jigsaws but I enjoy word searches to keep my brain active and pass a little time away.

Emma, you must be loving the HSR postings.

I came across this prayercard when I was tidying a drawer out and hope it might be helpful to others too.

I live alone, dear Lord, stay by my side.
In all my daily needs be Thou my guide.
Grant me good health, for that indeed, I pray,
To carry on my work from day to day.

Keep pure my mind, my thoughts, my every deed,
Let me be kind, unselfish in my neighbours needs.
Spare me from fire, from flood, malicious tongues,
From thieves, from fear, and evil ones.

If sickness or an accident befall,
Then humbly Lord, I pray, hear
Thou my call, and when I'm feeling low,
Or in despair, lift up my heart and
Help me in my prayer.

I live alone dear Lord, yet have no fear,
Because I feel Your presence, ever near.

Keep well and stay safe everyone. x

Keep at it Cynthia you will get there :-)

Amen for HSR words x

Good morning :-)


Only about 467 pieces to go in the jigsaw.... :-D


Stay in, keep smiling, keep praying.........

Let not your heart be troubled
Let not your soul be sad
Easter is a time of joy
When all hearts should be glad
Glad to know that Jesus Christ
Made it possible for men
To have their sins forgiven
And, like Him, to love again
So at this joyous season
May the wondrous Easter Story
Renew our faith so we may be
Partakers of His glory

~ Helen Steiner Rice

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Glad you liked your HSR poems Emma :-D


Yesterday, I finished the sky in a jigsaw my daughter and I are doing.....so I am quite pleased!

Gracious God,

Your gifts to us are so overwhelmingly generous.
We are nothing yet you love us;
we surrender to you and you create beauty out of our lives.
Fill every nook and cranny of our souls with your grace.
Install resurrection joy and hope everlasting.
Show us what it means to live out resurrection every day.
Make us so alive that everybody around us can see you in us.
Equip us with everything good to do your will and bear lots of fruit.
Work in us whatever is pleasing to you.
Make us shine for you.
In Jesus’ precious name,
Amen

Cx :-)

Hello all

You're welcome Emma.

May this sunny Wednesday morning bring us the blessing of thankfulness and an appreciation of all that we have around us today.

Keep well and stay safe everyone.