Welcome to our Service of Songs of Praise for Trinity Sunday Each of the Hymns and Reading have been chosen by members of the St. John’s Congregation’s. Hymn – A Wonderful Saviour is Jesus My Lord A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft … Read more
June: A Season of Growth and Gratitude There is something quietly miraculous about June. After the long, slow exhale of winter and the tentative promise of spring, June arrives with a kind of joyful certainty — hedgerows thick with blossom, evenings stretched long and golden, and gardens suddenly, gloriously, in full voice. For people of … Read more
I had a book for my birthday called “A 1930’s childhood’. Admittedly only my first four years were in the 1930’s but this book brought back many memories. The author of the book seemed to be middle class, whereas we were working class. As I read childhood games I realised how liberated we were, e.g. … Read more
June Services at Ansley Churches 7th June Trinity 1 St John’s 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion 14th June Trinity 2 St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 21st June Trinity 3 St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 28th June Trinity 4 St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Holy Communion An Apology The editor apologises for giving the … Read more
Hymn – The Head that once was Crowned with Thorns The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor’s brow. The highest place that Heav’n affords Is his, is his by right, The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, And Heav’n’s eternal light. … Read more
Hymn – Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above … Read more
Evidence for the Entombment of Jesus Opening Prayer for the Drawer Nearer Study Group Lord Jesus, as we meet together in your name, prepare us in heart and mind to listen to what you have to say to us. Help us to listen to one another, so that we may help each other to grasp … Read more
Hymn – Meekness and Majesty 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 made. … Read more
Our next meeting of the Draw Nearer Group, will be at St. Wilfrid’s Church Barn, Old Arley, on Monday the 11th May at 7 for 7.30 pm. It will be the second session in the Understanding Easter study. In his session will look at the second “E” of Easter, and will be studying the Entombment … Read more
Hymn – At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess Him King of glory now; ’tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. Might and mysterious in the highest height God from everlasting, … Read more