To know Jesus Christ, and, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to make Him known
Christ Church on Greenwood
Christmas Eve
5:30 Family Service
8:00 Candlelight Carol Service (BAS)
Christmas Day
11:00 am (BCP)
St. John the Divine
Christmas Eve
7:00 Family Service (BAS)
Christmas Day
10:30 am (BCP)
St. Brice?s
Christmas Eve
7:00 Contemporary Service
10:00 pm (BAS)
Christmas Day
11:00 am (BCP)
LIFTING UP OUR HEARTS ?TUESDAY
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Rev. Marie?s thoughts are at the end
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, your unworthy servants give you humble thanks ...continue reading "LIFTING UP OUR HEARTS – WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY"
Visit our Listen page for a sermon (he calls it a talk) by Bishop Mwita
and also some very personal reflections about Canon Murray Tipping on the first Sunday after his passing.
GRATITUDE IN ACTION -FRIDAY
OPENING PRAYER
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all you have done for us. We thank you for the splendour of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love. We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, ...continue reading "GRATITUDE IN ACTION"
GRATITUDE IN ACTION ? THURSDAY
Grace in the Dark Times
Rev. Marie?s thoughts are at the end:
OPENING?PRAYER?
Heavenly Father, in the busyness of my day, I sometimes forget to stop and thank You for all that is good in my life. My blessings are many and my heart is filled with gratefulness and gratitude for the gift of living, for the ability to love and be loved, for the opportunity to see the everyday wonders of creation, for a mind that thinks and a body that feels. I thank you, too, for those things in my life that are less than I would hope them to be ...continue reading "GRATITUDE IN ACTION – THURSDAY"
OPENING
Psalm 100
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
Worship the Lord with gladness;
come into his presence with singing ...continue reading "GRATITUDE IN ACTION – WEDNESDAY"
GRATITUDE IN ACTION - TUESDAY
Rev. Marie?s thoughts are at the end:
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we, your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness to us and all who you have made. We bless you for your creation, preservation, and the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, ...continue reading "GRATITUDE IN ACTION – TUESDAY"
GRATITUDE IN ACTION -MONDAY
Rev Marie?s comments are at the end
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OPENING
Psalm 136 (1-9)
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.
O give thanks to the God of gods,?for His steadfast love endures forever. ...continue reading "GRATITUDE IN ACTION – MONDAY"
SATURDAY OPENING
Canticle 3 Song of Thanksgiving Isaiah 12:2-6
Surely it is God who saves me;?I will trust in him and not be afraid. ...continue reading "GRATITUDE ATTITUDE – FOR THE WEEKEND"
Rev Marie's thoughts are at the end:
OPENING?PRAYER
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all you have done for us. We thank you for the splendour of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love.