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”
Fifth Century Prayer
St Augustine of Hippo – a fifth century prayer……. “Grant me, even me, my dearest Lord, to know you, and love you, and rejoice in you….. Let the love of you grow every day more and more in me, that my joy may be full in you.”
Fragile World
These words and the short film seem to connect spirituality with the fragile earth………….. Ephesians 1:17-19“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you […]
Peace
Peace I bequeath to you My own peace I give you A peace the world cannot give, This is my gift to you Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid John 14 : v 27
The simplicity of prayer
St Bernard of Clairvaux,12th century “Keep the word of God in that way for ‘blessed are they who keep it’. Let it pierce deep into your inmost soul and penetrate your feelings and actions. Eat well and your soul will delight and grow. Do not forget to eat your bread or your heart will wither, […]