A Song of Gladness
Colossians 1:16 “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”
Morning Service for Trinity 15 – Sunday 12th September 2021
Morning Service for Trinity 15 HYMN Immortal love for ever full NEH 378 – Bishopthorpe 1 Immortal love for ever full, For ever flowing free, For ever shared, for ever whole, A never-ebbing sea! 2 Our outward lips confess the name, All other names above; Love only knoweth whence it came And comprehendeth love. 4 […]
Morning Service for Trinity 14 – Sunday 5th September 2021
Morning Service for Trinity 14 HYMN Ye servants of God NEH 476 – Paderbourne 1 YE servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad his wonderful name: The name all-victorious of Jesus extol: His kingdom is glorious, and rules over all. 2 God ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still he is nigh, […]
Rest
A comforting reminder that God’s spirit is within us…………. Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Magazine letter for August 2021
How often does someone say ‘you are so lucky to have a faith’. I have never really been sure what they mean by that.
Songs of Praise – 3rd October 2021
St Matthew’s Church Otterbourne Sunday 3rd October 2021 at 6.00pm followed by Harvest Supper in the Village Hall
Jazz at St Matthew’s – 18th September 2021
Saturday 18th September 2021 The Cavalier Jazzmen St Matthew’s Church Otterbourne 7.30.pm Tickets £10.00 each to include glass of wine Tickets from Gill Macdonald 07811146729 Come and have a social evening of good music and fun
Service for Trinity 10 2021
Morning Service for Trinity 10 HYMN Jesu the very thought of thee NEH 385 – St Botolph 1 Jesus, the very thought of thee With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far thy face to see, And in thy presence rest. 2 Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame, Nor can the memory find, […]
Ride+Stride – 11th September 2021
Event Date: Saturday 11 September Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust are part of the National Ride+Stride Trust and its purpose is to save the heritage of our beautiful church buildings for future generations. Since 1988, the trust has provided grants and loans in excess of £1.25 million to help repair, restore and maintain […]
Peace
Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’
Sunday Trinity 7 2021 – 18/7/21
Morning Service for Trinity 7 HYMN New every morning is the love NEH 238/AMR 4 – Melcombe 1 New every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life, and power, and thought. 2 New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New […]
Patience…….
The words of this scripture and the words and music of this hymn can be encouraging….. ‘This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us’ 1 John 5:14
Trinity 5 2021
Morning Service for Trinity 5 HYMN As the deer H&S 11 1. As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you. You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship you. You alone are my strength, my shield, To you alone may my spirit yield You alone are my […]
Ride+Stride 11 Sept 2021
More details will follow – click the ‘Home’ link below to read about a community event to support the history and heritage of our local churches.
Father….
God makes himself so accessible …… It is right to give God Thanks and Praise Father, we acknowledge your greatness;all your actions show your wisdom and love,You formed us in your own likenessand set us over the whole worldto serve you, our Creator,and to rule over all creatures. Even when we disobeyed you and lost […]
Morning Service for Trinity 3 2021
Morning Service for Trinity 3 HYMN O worship the king NEH433 – Hanover 1 O WORSHIP the King All glorious above; O gratefully sing His power and his love: Our Shield and Defender, The Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendour, And girded with praise. 2 O tell of his might, O sing of his grace, […]
The order of service for the Family Service
Welcome Hymn Opening Responses When we are happy When we are full of fun and laughter All God welcomes us. When we are angry When people let us down and make us sad All God welcomes us. When we are tired When we need to stop and curl up and rest All God welcomes us. […]
Trinity Sunday 2021
Morning Service for Trinity Sunday HYMN Father of heaven, whose love profound NEH 358- Rievaulx 1 Father of heaven, whose love profound A ransom for our souls hath found, Before thy throne we sinners bend: To us thy pardoning love extend. 3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath The soul is raised from sin and death, […]
Grief, Bereavement and Loss
Words from The Church of England Website and a recent interview with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Chief Rabbi Ephraim which may offer some comfort at times of loss …… Grief, Bereavement and Loss “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and […]
Pentecost
Psalm 104 v1 “Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty”