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Prayer: Faithful God
Prayer: Faithful God
by Marjorie Dobson
Faithful God, you have led us through many paths in life and we know that we can trust your unfailing love. But there are times when we think back on some of the foolish things we have done in the past and we regret the mistakes we have made. At those times, what we need most of …
Poem: Water upon water
Poem: Water upon water
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Water upon water Water upon water – that’s what happened in the days of Noah. Rain created floods, evaporated and created more rain to heighten the floods and bring devastation. And no-one listened to Noah, except his own family and they had no choice. But it was water that…
Drama/monologue: Peter’s mother-in-law
Drama/monologue: Peter’s mother-in-law
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama/monologue: Peter’s mother-in-law (the introduction is in the style of that unique old comedian, Rob Wilton – for those old enough to remember him! Anyone who doesn’t may simply omit the first eight words of this piece! It is written with a Northern accent in mind – Jesus an…
Reflection/meditation/poem: Compulsion
Reflection/meditation/poem: Compulsion
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection/meditation/poem: Compulsion There are times when I wish I didn’t have to do it. There are times when I think that it is a complete waste of time. There are times when other people think I should stop doing it. But I must go on. There are people who consider me to be ol…
Prayer: God who calls us to pray
Prayer: God who calls us to pray
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God who calls us to pray God who calls us to pray and work for others, we recognize that there are so many different ways in which we can fulfil that calling. We also know that there are so many people who need help and need prayer. The demands are constant. The needs are…
Monologue: Nathaniel reflects
Monologue: Nathaniel reflects
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue: Nathaniel reflects Looking back on it now, I can’t believe what I said when Philip came running to me on that first day when I met Jesus. Philip was so excited, but the response I gave must have shaken him to the core. We’d been friends for some time. We’d studied the …
Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh
Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection/monologue: God and Nineveh God must have loved Nineveh. Look how much trouble he took to save it. The right man had to be sent, but what happened when God told him to get on with it? Jonah said, ‘No fear! I’m not going near the place. I’m off in the other direction as …
Poem: The Maker
Poem: The Maker
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: The Maker Whether we make a painting, a pot, or a poem; a cake, a candle or a Christmas card; a song, a sketch, or a sandwich, we look at it through our own eyes – the eyes of the maker. Sometimes we are satisfied. Sometimes disappointed. Sometimes rather proud of ourselves…
Prayer: Responsive prayer - God who brought light
Prayer: Responsive prayer - God who brought light
by Marjorie Dobson
God, who brought light from darkness, we bring before you those who need new light in their lives. We remember those who live in deep sorrow, through bereavement, depression, illness, family breakdown, or abuse. Into their darkness, bring your light. We remember those who have lo…
One thought fills immensity: peace on earth
One thought fills immensity: peace on earth
by David Perry
One thought fills immensity: peace on earth Reflection accompanying image “peace on earth” William Blake's sublime line 'One thought fills immensity' hangs metal-sculpted in the air and heralds a new awareness as we ponder what that thought might be. Part of Jaume Plensa's wor…
All Desires Known - Labour Pangs of the New Age Collect
All Desires Known - Labour Pangs of the New Age Collect
by SPCK - Janet Morley
LABOUR PANGS OF THE NEW AGE Collect Mark 13.8–end; Luke 21.25–36; Romans 8.18–25; 1 Thessalonians 5.1–11 God our deliverer, whose approaching birth still shakes the foundations of our world... Advent 1 (ABC); 2 before Lent (A); Pentecost (ABC); Proper 11 (A); 2 before Advent (ABC…
The Magi's Question
The Magi's Question
by Victor Trigg
‘The Magi’s Question' Melchior: I am Larvandad. And I am Hor. And I am Kagpha. You may know me as Melchior — it all depends on which version of my story you know. Caspar: If you are a Syrian Christian you may know me as Gushnasaph. lf you are from Ethiopia you know me as Karsud…
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