Today the Church remembers the Annunciation: The Angel Gabriel tells Mary that she will give birth to Jesus Christ. Mary responds: “I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.” Today, let’s trust in God’s word and his perfect plans and let’s be ready to be his servant to others in prayer, words and deeds. (Painting by Leonardo da Vinci)
Now that all church buildings are closed for the time being, we are finding new ways to connect and worship together. Our weekly news sheet is changing!
Each week the inside pages will contain a short printed service for worship at home – on your own or with the people you live with. It contains prayers, a reading and a short thought on the first page.
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Don’t forget that on Sundays we will also provide a video service on youtube. And do click on THE LATEST to find all the latest news, talks and articles.
Did you miss our big Mothering Sunday Quiz? It’s not too late to join! DOWNLOAD THE QUESTIONS HERE and send your answers to our church office by this Thursday.
… so here is a virtual tour of St Mary’s from this morning:
Our Mothering Family Service is available to watch now:
Here are the links Christoph and Edda mention in the service:
Viral Kindness postcard for neighbours
Light a candle of hope: A national call to prayer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
This Mothering Sunday, 22 March, we are calling all churches to a National Day of Prayer and Action. At such a time as this, when so many are fearful and there is great uncertainty, we are reminded of our dependence on our loving heavenly Father and the future that He holds.
At 7pm this Sunday, light a candle in the windows of your homes as a visible symbol of the light of life, Jesus Christ, our source and hope in prayer. Whether you are continuing to worship as congregations or not, we have the great privilege and freedom to be able to call upon God, wherever we are, individually and corporately, for healing in our country. We would pray for all in leadership at this time, making decisions about the containment of the Covid-19 virus, for those working in health and social care, and especially for the most vulnerable, whether elderly or those with underlying health conditions.
Churches Together in England: the Archbishop of Canterbury, the RC Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster, the Moderator of the Free Churches, the CTE president for the Orthodox Churches, and the CTE Pentecostal president, and is supported by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Cytûn, the Church of Scotland, and the Evangelical Alliance.
St Mary’s Church Office
Village Road
Denham UB9 5BH
Tel: 01895 832771
