Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Jim, one of our Church Wardens at St Thomas’ Church, Old Charlton, leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer and Jim asks us to consider what we are grateful for today? Jim reminds us to bring to mind the...
Morning Prayer Monday November 15th 2021
Jim, St Thomas’ Church Warden, leads both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Jim considers a passage from Matthew’s gospel, chapter 7 verses 1 to 12. This scripture reminds us that God is our only judge and it is not for us to look for the faults in others alone; “‘Do...
Evening Prayer Saturday November 13th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Revd. Liz leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Liz reminds us to ask God to enlighten us, showing where God has been at work and present through events, people and places – she recites our Lord’s Prayer...
Morning Prayer Saturday November 13th 2021
Revd. Liz Newman leads Morning and Evening prayer this week. Morning Prayer – Liz considers a passage from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 6, verse 19 to the end. This scripture describes Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where he inspires the crowds listening to him, to consider what is most important in a life well lived; “‘Therefore...
Evening Prayer Friday November 12th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Revd. Liz leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Liz reminds us to ask God to enlighten us, showing where God has been at work and present through events, people and places – she recites our Lord’s Prayer...
Morning Prayer Friday November 12th 2021
Revd. Liz Newman leads Morning and Evening prayer this week. Morning Prayer – Liz considers a passage from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 6, verses 1 – 18. This scripture continues to detail Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where he warns against fake displays of piety and reminds us that self-aggrandising displays are not the point –...
Evening Prayer Thursday November 11th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Revd. Liz leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer on Remembrance Day – Liz asks us as we turn our gaze to focus on tomorrow, to consider the what we see, what do we most need from Jesus to...
Morning Prayer Thursday November 11th 2021
Revd Liz Newman leads Morning and Evening prayer this week. Morning Prayer on Remembrance Day – Liz reads a passage from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 5, verse 38 to the end. In this scripture Jesus reminds us of forgiveness and generosity of spirit – as God forgives us for the things we have done wrong –...
Evening Prayer Wednesday November 10th 2021
Our prayers examine scripture and support our response in a prayerful and reflective way. Revd. Liz leads Evening and Morning Prayer this week. Evening Prayer – Liz asks us as we turn our gaze to focus on tomorrow, what do we see, what do we most need from Jesus to help us live out the...
Morning Prayer Wednesday November 10th 2021
Revd Liz Newman leads Morning and Evening prayer this week. Morning Prayer – Liz our Rector considers a passage from Matthew’s Gospel chapter 5, verses 21 – 37. This scripture continues to detail Jesus’ teaching about God’s law; “‘if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar...