St Dorothea'S Church, Gilnahirk

Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr Dorothea triumphed over suffering and was faithful unto death: strengthen us with your grace, that we may endure reproach and persecution and faithfully bear witness to the name... of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
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To You Who Bring Small Children to Church:
There you are sitting in worship or Bible study. Your child, or toddler, is restless. Perhaps they’re even a little boisterous. You try to silence them, and nothing. You try to pacify them with food or toys, and nothing. Eventually, you resort to the last thing you wanted to do: you pick them up, and before a watching audience, you make the march out of the auditorium. All the while, you’re a little embarrassed. Maybe you’re a little...
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Harvest Collect:
Eternal God,
you crown the year with your goodness
... and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:
grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. AMEN
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The decorating of the Church is taking shape for the Harvest Festival Service tomorrow. Do cone along and join us as we give thanks for a bountiful harvest and dedicate ourselves to ensuring that no one is on need. The special speaker will be Roger Cooke from CMSI, who will introduce us to our new missionary link in the Democratic Republic of Congo. After the 10.15am service, lunch will be served in the Parish hall. All proceeds will go to our missionary link.

Come along to Messy Church at 3pm today!
Today we are telling the story of the feeding of the 5000.
Everyone welcome.
... Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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A blessing based on Psalm 2:
May you remember that God sees further than you. He knows what you face. Nations come and go but He remains constant. May His strength give you courage, His wisdom give you hope. Rest in the security that comes from being His child.

Go gently...
gently amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story.
... Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.
“” Max Ehrmann, "Desiderata"
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