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Omicron – what is it and should we be afraid?
Another new variant, named after another letter from the Greek Alphabet. Sometimes I wonder if they should have picked another alphabet with more letters since there are only 24 letters in the Greek Alphabet! I hope that will be more than enough, but sometimes you find yourself wondering… But as I thought about this, I…
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If God is never late, then I can wait!
Today I read these words “If God is never late, then I can wait!” What a timely reminder! The final member of our family has succumbed to Covid, he’s been having symptoms since Sunday, got worse yesterday and tested positive. Please pray for him. And it means yet another delay, and our third time to…
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Does Covid make you unclean?
Do you like our family photo?! Revealing isn’t it! This was bad and good news! ( for those unfamiliar with lateral flow tests, the two lines mean that you have Covid.) It was bad – 2 more of our family had Covid, but it was good news that I no longer had to isolate alone!…
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God’s kindness in Covid
As I write this I am covid positive, I don’t feel great. I have had a high temperature, cough, headache, sore throat and slight tightness in chest. I am thankful that I am doubly vaccinated. So how is God kind in this? Well, as I write this I am isolating in my sister’s garden (see…
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A prayer for the family and friends of Tommy Feeney and for the safety of farmers
Heavenly Father, this week’s devastating loss has reminded us of the dangers of farming. We pray for Niamh, Aoife and Maria as they grieve the loss of their husband and daddy. For John and Noreen as they grieve the loss of a son and for the wider circle of family and friends of Tommy Feeney. …
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A prayer for the family of Eden Heaslip and for those affected by bullying
Loving Lord we continue to pray for Raymond and Maggie, Chloe and Finn, Bridie and the wider family and friends of Eden Heaslip. Please help them as they continue to grieve and seek to rebuild their broken lives. Please give them grace to cope. We pray in your mercy that good would come through a…
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A Prayer for Alzheimer’s on World Alzheimer’s Day
Today we remember all those suffering with Alzheimer’s and their families. In Isaiah 49:15 God says “though she may forget, I will not forget you.” Lord God, Thank-you that though we may forget, you never forget your people. We pray today for the many who suffer with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. We…
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Childhood cancer awareness month
September is Childhood cancer awareness month. We will be praying for this on Sunday: Loving Lord, we thank-you that you are near to the broken hearted. We pray this day that you will give strength to families where there is a child effected by cancer. You know the burdens of every child, parent, grand-parent, brother,…
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Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. I’m sure it’s a hard day for many as it brings back painful memories of your loss. May the God of all comfort give you HIs peace that passes understanding as you trust in Him. Our next meeting for those bereaved of suicide is on October 4th at 8:30pm,…
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August Update from Gerald and Louise Mwangi
Sometimes when people are going through hard times, like we are now in the pandemic, it can be hard to see anything beyond ourselves. However, the above Scripture calls us to be a people of hope. It calls us to renew our worship, to re-dedicate our service, care, friendship, work and love to others and…