There is a really good new initiative from the Church of England.  Here is the number: 0800 804 8044

It's free and simple.  It's called the Daily Hope Line and all you do is ring the number.

You hear Archbishop Justin give a message (or you can skip the message) and then you can choose a series of options.

Press 1 for hymns with reflections; Press 2 for the hymn line on a loop; Press 3 for the prayer line; Press 4 for more options including to the Church of England's daily service and much more.

It is easy to use, especially for those that aren't using online resources.

Why not try it out and let us know what you think?

Here is the link to some reflections from Mel on Wednesday 29 April.  Have a good day...

Sometimes it can help to have some written words before us when we come to some prayer time.  Below are some prayers which Mel, our Licensed Lay Minister, has prepared for today which she sends with love.

We bring to God someone whom we have spoken to or remembered today and for whom we want to pray.

Lord, hear your people

We bring to God, someone who is hurting today, someone who is afraid, someone who is ill, someone who is grieving, someone who is wondering how to make ends meet.

Lord, hear your people

We bring to God the troubled situations of our world today, the coronavirus outbreak, wars and conflict, injustice and oppression, and all things that are on our hearts.

Lord, hear your people

We bring ourselves to God, that we might find comfort in sorrow, help in suffering, forgiveness for sin, strength to carry on, and peace of mind in the midst of anxiety.

Lord, hear your people

We bring our desire to serve to God, that we might be given grace to show generosity to those in need, support for those who are struggling, and friendship to the lonley and confused.

Lord, hear your people.

Closing Prayer

Now may God the Father bless us,

Christ the Son take care of us,

And the Holy Spirit enlighten us,

All the days of our lives.

All Amen.

Here is a link to our Licensed Lay Minister, Mel Eyeons', first Wednesday morning service.  Do take a look: