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
May: Living the Resurrection May is a month full of signs of new life. The days are longer, the trees are greener, and gardens burst into colour. After the barrenness of winter, creation seems to proclaim the same message we heard at Easter: life has the final word. As Easter slips into the past, it … Read more
May Services at Ansley Churches 3rd May Easter 5 St John’s 10.45 a.m. Holy Communion 10th May Easter 6 St Laurence 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 14th May Ascension Day Corley 7.00 p.m. Ley Group Service for all churches 17th May After Ascension St John’s 10.30 a.m. Morning Worship 24th May Pentecost St … Read more
The countryside has been a picture during April. At Astley crossroads the banks around the island have been glowing with Primulas, Daffodils and other Spring flowers. It is advertised to go to Japan for the blossom trees but that is unnecessary as very near to home there have been beautiful blossom trees and the Blackthorn … Read more
Understanding Easter On the 27th April the Draw Nearer Group met at St. Laurance Church Annexe. Church End, Ansley, to start a new four session study which I have called Understanding Easter. This first session will look at the Evidence for the Resurrection, for watch the notes can be found below. Als, at the end … Read more
Hymn – From heaven you came helpless babe (The Servant King) 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 into one body Let us … Read more