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Hymn – Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration.  Praise to the Lord, who o’er … Read more

Hymn – Jesus Christ is Risen Today 1, Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!  Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to … Read more

Hymn – A New Commandment I Give Unto You Please go to this Web address:- https://divinehymns.com/lyrics/a-new-commandment-i-give-unto-you-song-lyrics/  The Greeting Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All:       And also with you The Peace  We are the body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized … Read more

Love  Perhaps the thing that is most obvious about February is Valentine ’s Day. The shops are gifts and there seems to be a card for just about any relationship. I even saw a card to ‘My Doggy Valentine’. In the Bible, Jesus spoke a lot about love. Often we read that as romantic love, … Read more

February Services at Ansley Churches  4th February Candlemas St John’s 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion 11th February 1st before Lent St Laurence’s (Annexe) 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship   14th February Ash Wednesday Fillongley 11.00 a.m. Holy Communion with Ashes 18th February Lent 1 St John’s   10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 25th February Lent 2 St Laurence’s … Read more

April, 2024 As we see the seasons unfold, April is the month when the landscape changes.  There is more colour, with the spring flowers and blossom trees bursting into life and I always look in March for the Blackthorn which heralds all the other trees.  Then we have lighter nights, so we can enjoy the … Read more

April Services at Ansley Churches 7th April Easter 2 St John’s 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship 14th April Easter 3 St Laurence’s   10.30 a.m.   Morning Worship   21st April Easter 4 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 28th April Easter 5 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m.   Holy Communion  From the Registers Funeral The funeral … Read more

I write this article having just come from a Maundy Thursday service at Coventry Cathedral. It was quite incredible to be in the presence of lots of people from all over Coventry and Warwickshire. Recognising I was part of a wider community. That thread of community is woven not by solitary hands but by the … Read more

Hymn – Jesus Lives! Thy Terrors Now 1 Jesus lives! The vict’ry’s won! Death no longer can appall me. Jesus lives! Death’s reign is done! From the grave Christ will recall me. Brighter scenes will then commence; this shall be my confidence. 2 Jesus lives! To him the throne high o’er heav’n and earth is … Read more

Hymn – All Glory, Laud and Honour 1 All glory, laud, and honour to you, Redeemer, King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. You are the King of Israel and David’s royal Son, now in the Lord’s name coming, the King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels is praising … Read more