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Saturday 2nd May 2026

“Go to the ant, you sluggard!
Consider her ways and be wise,
7 Which, having no captain,
Overseer or ruler,
8 Provides her supplies in the summer,
And gathers her food in the harvest.
9 How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
When will you rise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to sleep—
11 So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler,
And your need like an armed man.” Proverbs 6:6-11 NKJV

Lord of Creation,

It is that time of year when I find ants exploring my kitchen looking for an expansion to their territory. I do try to put creatures out of my house when I find them. I can’t hold spiders but I can scoop them into pots for removal! But ants, well they never stay still and there is always another one and going in a different direction.

Seeing them and then reading Proverbs 6 I had to stop here. It is so simple I almost scan read over it. But there it is, the simple example of an ant working away putting sluggards to shame. And you created that little ant to be a part of the ecosystem to aerate soil, manage waste and disperse seeds.

I know that we all need times of rest and relaxation but I also know that feeling of getting a job done and doing it willingly and well. It’s a reminder Lord. I may never get to the bottom of my to do lists but . . . I am able to cross of those I have. And I do love those things doing things together with others.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Saturday 2nd May 2026
A traditional hymn and I chose this version because they do not drag the tune out and there are smiling faces!

Saviour, Thy dying love
Thou gavest me,
Nor should I aught withhold,
My Lord, from Thee:
In love my soul would bow,
My heart fulfill its vow,
Some offering bring Thee now,
Something for Thee.

At the blest mercy seat,
Pleading for me,
My feeble faith looks up,
Jesus, to Thee:
Help me the cross to bear,
Thy wondrous love declare,
Some song to raise, or prayer,
Something for Thee.

Give me a faithful heart,
Likeness to Thee,
That each departing day
Henceforth may see
Some work of love begun,
Some deed of kindness done,
Some wand’rer sought and won,
Something for Thee.

All that I am and have,
Thy gifts so free,
In joy, in grief, thro’ life,
Dear Lord, for Thee!
And when Thy face I see,
My ransomed soul shall be,
Thro’ all eternity,
Something for Thee.

Thro’ all eternity, Something for Thee.
Thro’ all eternity, Something for Thee.

Lyrics: S Dryden Phelps

Friday 1st May 2026

“My son, let them not depart from your eyes—Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. 23 Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. 25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 26 For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. 27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. 28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you.” Proverbs 3:21-28 NKJV

Father,

This advice from the wise father Solomon to his son touches not on high matters of state or royal principles but on how to live the best life, with inner peace and a clear conscience. Sleep can be difficult due to health but I know from experience that it is impossible to sleep when there is something on your mind. Something that you need to put right, have been hurt by or not done and should have! It comes straight to mind when you turn to pray or try to sleep and wont go away.

It is best when we have a clear conscience so we can rest in Your restorative sleep. Help us to face what will not go away and seek Your wisdom and direction for our peace. In this world where we can be taken advantage of, we still need to be generous where You lead. In this world where we can be hurt we need to learn to forgive and allow You to take over judgement. In this world where it is not always clear what to do for the best help us find wisdom and the help of others too? Help us live so we sleep soundly in Your care. And forgive and restore us when we slip, trip or miss a step.

In Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Worship Friday 1st May 2026
 in 1688, Bishop Ken, the author of this hymn, refused to read King James II’s Declaration of Indulgence in the churches, and he was briefly imprisoned in the Tower of London. A few years later, he was acquitted, he refused to swear allegiance to King William and he lost his bishopric. He chose to do the right thing at cost to himself and wrote this hymn about finding peace and sleep..

Glory to thee, my God, this night,
for all the blessings of the light:
keep me, O keep me, King of kings,
beneath thine own almighty wings.

Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son,
the ill that I this day have done;
that with the world, myself, and thee,
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.

Teach me to live that I may dread
The grave as little as my bed;
Teach me to die so that I may
Rise glorious at the Judgment Day

O may my soul on thee repose,
and with sweet sleep mine eyelids close;
sleep that shall me more vigorous make
to serve my God when I awake.

When in the night I sleepless lie,
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply;
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest,
No powers of darkness me molest.

And when shall I, in endless day,
Forever chase dark sleep away;
And hymns divine with angels sing,
All praise to thee eternal king? 

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Repeat first verse.

Lyrics: Thomas Ken.

Thursday 30th April 2026

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction; 12 for whom the Lord loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:5-11 NKJV

Holy God,

These verses in Proverbs contain the wonderful promise that if we can trust beyond our human understanding and acknowledge and follow You, God. You will direct our lives for good. As You called Your people Israel to follow Your commandments so Jesus, likening Himself to a shepherd, calls us to trust and follow Him today.(John 10:27).

With all of our heart. That is not always easy when we have unanswered questions or have to take a leap of faith to believe beyond human understanding . . . To acknowledge You in every part of our lives that to is not easy, or is it? Or do we fool ourselves?. Sometimes we just feel like we want time off for good behaviour. And You know it full well Lord. When we get asked the questions about why You allow suffering and why there is disease. We struggle to answer. I cannot always explain it easily when put on the spot.

But it is our desire to trust, look for Your direction and understanding and not look to our own. When all is said and done, You are the one to change hearts regardless of my words. You are the one who inspires me to try and does not judge my efforts. And uses what I offer. You are so generous with Your grace, mercy and patient long-suffering and joy. Thank you and lead me on.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen

Worship Thursday 30th April 2026
The od and the new worship for today.

Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine
He’s been my fourth man in the fire, time after time
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
And what He did for me on Calvary is more than enough

I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail

Perfect submission, all is at rest
I know the author of tomorrow has ordered my steps
So this is my story and this is my song
I’m praising my risen King and Savior all the day long

I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail
I trust in God, my Savior
The one who will never fail
He will never fail

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust Him
Repeat . . . twice

Chorus

I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
I sought the Lord and He heard and He answered
That’s why I trust Him, that’s why I trust in God

Songwriters: Fanny Crosby (veses) Brandon Lake , Christopher Joel Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick