Friday 18th June 

Daily Scripture

The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (Psalm 51:17)

Daily Reflection

King David – one of God’s faithful servants – had committed adultery with Bathsheba. (we all get things wrong.) The prophet Nathan had torn a strip off him! David pleads before God that his transgressions be washed away, and that he be cleansed. “Give me again the joy of your salvation,” he cries in another part of the psalm. Then he speaks these seemingly strange words. This does not mean that God wants a crushed spirit; he does not want us to be broken people. What he wants is for each of us to recognise within ourselves the things that separate us from God, the wrong actions, the wrong thoughts. He wants us to reach a point where we genuinely want to stop doing what is wrong, and seek his help. God is pleased with that kind of humility (brokenness) in us. “Deliver me from my guilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness.” (v.14)

Revd David

Prayer Time

At the APCM's I said that we needed "people and prayer" if we are going to grow in our mission and flourish. Here's the prayer time: just four weeks, on a Monday morning, 9:45, in the Mission Church (Sandhurst) for 45 minutes. Now all that is needed is people to come together to pray and discern God's guidance for us. Is that you? Can you spare that bit of time for the next four weeks? (21st & 28th June, 5th & 12th July.) Let's find out where and how God wants to lead us. Revd David

If you come into church for private prayer please remember: "Hands. Face. Space......and no "mingling"!

Please hand sanitise on entry and exit. Wear a face covering. And maintain 2m social distancing from others not in your household or social bubble at all times....even after the service as you leave....."No mingling!"

And, please, you MUST NOT come to church if you have Covid-19 symptoms, or have been told to self-isolate.

We follow the guidelines issued by the Church of England. If you wish to read these in full, they are available here.

There are prayer resources available as you come into church. (Please take them away with you when you leave if you use them.) If you wish to read some scripture when you come to church for private prayer, please bring your Bible with you.

Keep safe. Keep well. Keep praying. And God bless you.

Revd David

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