ansley As you read this month’s magazine you will see a poem by Julia Donaldson, a well known author of books for young children. One of her most famous titles is “The Gruffalo”. It has been enjoyed by many children. The poem reminds us how books can give us experiences of new worlds and enable us … Read more
July Services at Ansley Churches 2nd July Trinity 4 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 9th July Trinity 5 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 16th July Trinity 6 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 23rd July Trinity 7 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 30th July Trinity 8 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Songs of … Read more
During the 3 weeks from the end of May into June when we had some really hot weather, I greeted many people saying, “Is it hot enough for you?” Most replied, “It’s too hot, especially for sleeping.” We English are never fully satisfied with the weather which is served up. We long in the cold, … Read more
Hymn – Make way, make way Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All: And also with you Loving Lord, Fill us with your life-giving, joy-giving peace-giving presence, That we may praise you now with our lips, and all the day long with our lives Through … Read more
Hymn – Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and … Read more
What a wonderful time of the year this is, to see the May blossom in bloom, Roses showing their colours, but especially for me I love the big Red Poppy which comes every year and has been there, just the one for over 30 years. We were talking about things we of a certain age, … Read more
I have returned recently from a holiday in France. I studied French at college and spent three summer vacations working as a leader in holiday camps for French school children. I am able to communicate reasonably well in French, although I am sure I make lots of errors and my accent must sound strange. It … Read more
June Services at Ansley Churches 4th June Trinity St John’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11th June Trinity 1 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion 18th June Trinity 2 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 25th June Trinity 3 St Laurence’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship From the Registers Baptism St Laurence Church was packed on Sunday … Read more
Hymn – This Is the Day Preparation The night has passed, and the day lies open before us; let us pray with one heart and mind. Grace mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you All: And also with you. This is the day that the Lord has … Read more