There was a parade service this morning and so the congregation was swelled by young people in the uniformed groups, and their parents.
The service began with flags being brought to the front and stood alongside the alter.
There was a story of a bridge builder who brought two feuding brothers back together.
The young people, in uniform, made a bridge with cardboard over a void between two chairs on the platform at the front.
We also heard the story of Zacchaeus, and had it re-enacted with puppets. Zacchaeus as a tax collector was ostracised by his community. He wanted to see Jesus and climbed a tree to see Jesus pass. Jesus reached out to him and went to his home to eat with him. Jesus built the bridge, and Zacchaeus' life was transformed.
Sunday, 29 January 2017
Sunday, 8 January 2017
Heating back on
Last week the heating was not working and people were shivering in church and Ruth Dams got through the service in 45 minutes. This week it was warmer. I was people's steward so welcomed people and stayed in the welcome area during the service. 3 children joined Lindsey drawing and writing and doing puzzles in the welcome area. Lindsey started by re-reading the children's story the preacher had brought through. The preacher read it first in church but now they could see the pictures. It was about Jesus the star maker.
Suzanne Clarke died on Jan 3rd. She is the blond New Zealand lady with rid lips who started up the Trinity toddler groups about thirty years ago.
There have been a few sad losses recently at Trinity. Peter Foskett had a heard attack while out doing what he loved - rambling. Sheila Garratt also died at the end of last year.
Suzanne Clarke died on Jan 3rd. She is the blond New Zealand lady with rid lips who started up the Trinity toddler groups about thirty years ago.
There have been a few sad losses recently at Trinity. Peter Foskett had a heard attack while out doing what he loved - rambling. Sheila Garratt also died at the end of last year.
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Bless the Lord, O my soul
The service this Sunday was led by Revd Ian Griffiths and wife Tabith Griffiths, and they both gave a talk. Tabitha spoke on Psalm 103:1-8.
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits (...)
I read the reading from the lectern.
Then later in the day by chance I picked up the book of the life of Mary Densham, our adopted Grandmother, who brought up five children on her own after her husband died, and became an anchor for many others, like us. In the book was printed Psalm 103. It was very important to her. I re-read the Psalm again.
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits (...)
I read the reading from the lectern.
Then later in the day by chance I picked up the book of the life of Mary Densham, our adopted Grandmother, who brought up five children on her own after her husband died, and became an anchor for many others, like us. In the book was printed Psalm 103. It was very important to her. I re-read the Psalm again.
Saturday, 30 July 2016
Order of Importance
Michael Howlett led the service this morning. In his family / children's talk he got people to pick up a persons name. The asked them to arrange themselves in order a importance:
- A child
- Nicola Blackwood MP
- Revd Ian Griffiths
- The Coffee Maker after the service
- David Beckham
- ...
His sermon was on the story where there was a banquet and people sat in order of importance.
Jesus transformed convention.
Jesus transformed convention.
Sunday, 17 January 2016
Baptism
The final hymn was a new one to me. 'Best of All God is with us.' These are reported to be John Wesley's last words.
Sunday, 10 January 2016
Longing for Light
A good turn out for this morning with 83 adults and 9 children.
The service was led by one of the circuits' longest serving Lay Preachers, Marlene Chalkley, from Wallingford.
Marlene was thinking about what next now the Christmas Decorations are down. The sermon included a story about a lady whose life was turned around by an Alpha course. Alpha courses start soon in Abingdon with the launch event at the Spice Valley Restaurant - a buffet followed by a talk by an ex policeman turned criminal whose life was turned round by Alpha.
On the service sheet 2 notable Trinity people have died, Margaret Lloyd, a stalwart at Trinity for many years, and Geoff Squire who was verger and an able musician until he left 20 years ago.
Enjoyed singing 'Longing for light, we wait in darkness'.
The service was led by one of the circuits' longest serving Lay Preachers, Marlene Chalkley, from Wallingford.
Marlene was thinking about what next now the Christmas Decorations are down. The sermon included a story about a lady whose life was turned around by an Alpha course. Alpha courses start soon in Abingdon with the launch event at the Spice Valley Restaurant - a buffet followed by a talk by an ex policeman turned criminal whose life was turned round by Alpha.
On the service sheet 2 notable Trinity people have died, Margaret Lloyd, a stalwart at Trinity for many years, and Geoff Squire who was verger and an able musician until he left 20 years ago.
Enjoyed singing 'Longing for light, we wait in darkness'.
Sunday, 3 January 2016
Covenant Service
The church boiler had not come on and so most people were still wrapped in coats.
The advent candles burned brightly at the front.
Revd Ian led the Covenant Service. He said how some people in the methodist church, where he grew up, avoided this service, either because they saw it as wordy and dry, or the promises were beyond them.
We said the promises in more modern words. There followed a communion where people gathered in a semi-circle. I prayed God to forgive me before taking the bread and wine as I felt unworthy.
I wanted the service to last, and concentrated mindfully on the words, particularly the last hymn "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus."
Outside it was raining. Large puddles had formed at the junctions of some roads, and the early daffodils were bent by the rain.
The advent candles burned brightly at the front.
Revd Ian led the Covenant Service. He said how some people in the methodist church, where he grew up, avoided this service, either because they saw it as wordy and dry, or the promises were beyond them.
We said the promises in more modern words. There followed a communion where people gathered in a semi-circle. I prayed God to forgive me before taking the bread and wine as I felt unworthy.
I wanted the service to last, and concentrated mindfully on the words, particularly the last hymn "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus."
Outside it was raining. Large puddles had formed at the junctions of some roads, and the early daffodils were bent by the rain.
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