Topical comments by the Minister and others.
On Sunday 18th February tens of thousands around the globe crossed racial and denominational divides to stand united against the ongoing human atrocity of slavery by praying for freedom and singing the historic song "Amazing Grace" written by John Newton (1725-1820) the former captain of a slave ship, who experienced a dramatic conversion during a storm at sea and became an effective preacher and advocate for abolition...
Opening prayer from this mornings service while lighting a candle and remembering the victims of the terrorist bombings in London:
Into the dark places of our world
Where people are frightened and angry.
God bring light, bring love.
Into London where families have lost loved ones
and rescue workers search for those still missing.
God bring light, bring love.
Into places where people plan terrorist attacks
and hatred is fostered.
God bring light, bring love.
We light this candle for a better world for
our children and our children's children.
God bring light, bring love.
A native American Grandfather was talking to his grandson about the terrorist attack on September 11. He said: "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is vengeful, angry and violent. The other one is loving and compassionate.". The gransdon asked "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?" The Grandfather answered: "The one I feed."
Anon
