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Queen's Jubilee

 

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Prayer

A prayer for the Queen's Jubilee

 God of time and eternity, whose Son reigns as servant, not master; we give you thanks and praise that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories with ELIZABETH our beloved and glorious Queen. 

In this year of Jubilee, grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace, as she  continues  in faithful obedience to you,

her Lord and God and in devoted service to her lands and peoples, and those of the Commonwealth, now and all the days of her life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.    Amen

(Written by the Chapter of St Pauls Cathedral and recommended for use throughout this celebration year.)






 

Church Elders

 

We have 5 new Elders in the Benefice!!

 Elders are lay people, gifted members of  our church congregations, who have undertaken a Diocesan training course to equip them for ministry in their  respective parishes.

This can range from visiting the  housebound and praying with and for them,  Reading the lessons in Church, administering the chalice at Holy Communion, and leading Morning  and Evening prayer when invited to do so.  It is a mixture of liturgical and pastoral duties, when their personal skills can be used  to benefit the wider community.  Not all them will undertake all the tasks, but our group of 4 parishes is blessed to have 5 of them.

Jane, Linda ( for Campsea Ashe), John, Graeme and Niall were Commissioned by Bishop Clive on July 24th at a service in Hacheston Church, their lovely village hall was then the  setting for a celebration  which included chocolate cake!.