Next soup lunch is Sunday 14th of March. (Mothering Sunday)

Sunday Club for school age children each Sunday during term time.

This week our club leaders Anne, Elsbeth and John will be looking at the story of the prodigal son and how God's abundent love is for everyone, no matter what we do.

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This weeks prayer(s). You may like to say one of these when you go to bed tonight.

Send us to love you, Lord Jesus, through our living.
May we honour you in all that we do
and may we show your love to all your people.
Amen.

God, our loving parent,
help us to accept the love that is offered to us and to show it to others.
May we never be jealous, always grateful and ever-willing to share.
Amen.

Thank you, God,
for all your promises to us in the Bible.
When we read the Bible,
help us to listen to what you want us to hear.
Amen.

For all that has been, thanks.
For all that will be, yes!
Amen.

For the times when we meant to help somebody, but forgot:
we are sorry, Lord.
For the ways in which we have not shared good things with others:
we are sorry, Lord.
For the bad habits that we don't really try to give up:
we are sorry, Lord.
For the chances we miss to tell other people about Jesus:
we are sorry, Lord.
For the times when we forget to read our Bibles or say our prayers:
we are sorry, Lord.
We thank you, that even if we break our promises,
you never break your promise to forgive us if we are truly sorry.
Amen.

This weeks new story.....

An unusual gift

Well what would you have done in my shoes? They have given me so much. And helped me in so many ways. What was I supposed to do?

When they said they were moving away I knew I had to get something special.
But you can't buy a special present if you don't have any money. And there wasn't time to save up.

If I was good at art, I would have painted a picture.
If I could bake, I would have made a cake.
If I could take photographs, I would have made a photo album.
But I am useless at all those.

The only thing I am any good at is singing. You can't give someone a song as a leaving present.
But I had no option. Singing them a song was the only thing I could do.

I felt so stupid going around and knocking at the door.
'I've come to sing you a song to say thank you and good bye'.
They looked a bit confused! They invited me in and then there was this awkward silence, no one knew what to do. So I just stood there in the middle of the hallway and sang.

At first I felt really stupid but, as I watched, the surprise on their faces turned to smiles.
I'm sure they even had tears in their eyes.
When I had finished they clapped and hugged me. They said it was the best gift they had had.
And do you know – I think they meant it.

Prayer
Loving Jesus,
we can show how much we love you in so many ways.
Help us to use the talents you give us to show our love for you.
Help us to use the gifts you give us to say thank you for your love.
May we find many different ways to thank you for your love and care.
Amen.

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We know God cares about us so much He even knows how many hairs are on your head.

Complete the number puzzle to discover how many hairs there are on an average head.
Number of disciples ..... x 10 = ____
Add total number of psalms ........... = ____
Multiply by number of gospels ........... = ____
Add the date in December when we celebrate Jesus’ birth ........... = ____
Add the number of months in a year ........... = ____
Add this year 2.......... = ____
Multiply by number of days Jesus spent in the desert ........... = ____
What is your total?

Some favourite prayers

Sometimes, I have so much homework, I don't have time for praying.
Sometimes, I am so involved in playing, I don't have time for praying.
Sometimes, I am so busy at church, I don't have time for praying.
Help me to find a balance, Lord, and give what I can to you.
Amen.

Are you ready to pray?
Yes!
Are you ready to follow Jesus?
Yes!
Are you ready to love God?
Yes!
Are you ready to love your neighbour?
Yes!
Are you ready to welcome Jesus when he returns?
Yes!
Are you ready to shout 'Amen'?
Yes!
So say it now.
Amen!

Not been before? This is what we do.

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Sunday Club for school age children each Sunday during term time.

Sunday Club and Brightsparks will be bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to you this week when they perform Operation GodIsNowHere for us this Sunday. Don't miss it!!!

Rehersals are well underway for Operation GodIsNowHere

This weeks prayer(s). You may like to say one of these when you go to bed tonight.

So we say, thank you, Lord, for Christmas,
for sending Jesus.
Thanks that he was kind and loving.
We would not have Christmas,
if he had said no to you.
What would we do
without Jesus, the Son of God?
So, we say, thank you, Lord, for Christmas,
for giving it to us.

Amen

(Try singing this to a well known Abba tune)

Your love is like a circle, Lord.
That means it's never ending.
That means it surrounds us.
That means it can spread out to include everyone.
That means I can stay inside your love, always. Wow.
Help me to recognise your love when I'm bad tempered, or feeling lonely or wondering what is happening.
Help me to look up, to look out and to see your love at work.
Amen

Lord, it's hard. It's hard to say 'stop' when someone is being bullied.
It's hard to say 'stop' when people are being unkind.
It's hard to say 'stop' when we see people being treated unfairly.
Help us, Lord, to say 'stop', to say 'no more', to stand up and be counted.
Amen.

We welcome lots of things at Christmas.
We welcome you, Jesus.
We welcome family who have driven a long way.
We welcome you, Jesus.
We welcome the gifts that people give us
we welcome you, Jesus.
We welcome good things on the TV
we welcome you, Jesus.
We welcome yummy food
we welcome you, Jesus.
We know that you, Lord, welcome us into your family
we welcome you, Jesus.
On this Christmas day
we welcome you, Jesus.
On all days
we welcome you, Jesus.
Amen.

This weeks new story.....

Peacemaker?
Todd and his team-mates sat in the changing room, waiting for Mr Lambert to come and tell them who was going to be captain. It was a big match. The final against St Swithin's, who had only lost two games this year.
'It's obvious,' said Jonno. 'He'll pick Kai. He's not just a good striker, but he's a fighter. That's what you need in a captain.'
Kai grinned, 'Too right mate. It's in the bag.'
Todd and his best friend Jack looked at each other. They knew that Jonno was probably right. Kai had been sent off twice this term for some pretty nasty tackles, but he did get results.
Kai started flicking Todd with a towel, grinning.
'Shame you'll never make captain, isn't it Toddy? You and Jack are both the same, too soft.'
Todd didn't actually want to be captain. He was happy doing what he liked best, playing football whenever he could, and being part of his team. But there was something about Kai that always managed to wind him up.
The towel caught him on the ear, and it really hurt. Todd lashed out at Kai, hitting him on the arm.
'Stop it, you two,' said Jack. 'We're all on the same side. It's the team that matters most, not who's captain. We can win this match if we just remember to focus and play as a team.'
'Spot on,' said Mr Lambert, standing in the doorway. 'That's why I've chosen Jack to be captain. He's never got a bad word to say about anyone, he's always fair, and most importantly, he's great at keeping the peace. I can't ask for more than that. So come on lads, let's get out there and win this match.'
Todd smiled, and everyone patted Jack on the back as they headed outside. They all knew it made sense. Even Kai.

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We know God cares about us so much He even knows how many hairs are on your head.

Complete the number puzzle to discover how many hairs there are on an average head.
Number of disciples ..... x 10 = ____
Add total number of psalms ........... = ____
Multiply by number of gospels ........... = ____
Add the date in December when we celebrate Jesus’ birth ........... = ____
Add the number of months in a year ........... = ____
Add this year 2.......... = ____
Multiply by number of days Jesus spent in the desert ........... = ____
What is your total?

Some favourite prayers

Sometimes, I have so much homework, I don't have time for praying.
Sometimes, I am so involved in playing, I don't have time for praying.
Sometimes, I am so busy at church, I don't have time for praying.
Help me to find a balance, Lord, and give what I can to you.
Amen.

Are you ready to pray?
Yes!
Are you ready to follow Jesus?
Yes!
Are you ready to love God?
Yes!
Are you ready to love your neighbour?
Yes!
Are you ready to welcome Jesus when he returns?
Yes!
Are you ready to shout 'Amen'?
Yes!
So say it now.
Amen!

Not been before? This is what we do.

More Pictures In The Gallery