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SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Apart from religious festivals, the changing seasons of the agricultural year provided times when less work was required (for example, in winter), and the period after harvest in late August and early September was traditionally a time of celebration.

It wasn’t until 1841 that a one-day excursion to a temperance meeting (from Leicester to Loughborough on a chartered train) was organised and sold at a shilling a head. This earned former Baptist preacher Thomas Cook the inventor of the package tour.

It was the Victorians who created an official holiday for workers when they introduced the August Bank Holiday Act of 1873.

Oh Lord, during this summer holiday, guide us to demonstrate love, joy, peace, goodness, gentleness, and kindness. Teach us self-control. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

The summer holidays are here again, and many folk may be looking forward to going abroad or on a day trip away for a change of scene.

Those who are not having a holiday may be feeling rather sad at what they are missing; but spare a thought for our ancestors who had very few holidays and had to work six days a week almost all year round.

Our word ‘holiday’ comes from the medieval Holy Days that were held to mark important religious festivals in the church calendar. Then, everyone would participate in the religious festival, and no work would be done on that particular day.

Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday were the three most important holy days during the medieval period. However, a local saints day might be an important event locally.

Lord God, Creator of all things, guide our steps and strengthen our hearts during these months of summer and vacation days. Grant us refreshment of mind and body. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

A Summer Blessing
May you walk with God
This summer
In whatever you do
Wherever you go

Walking with God means...
Walking with honesty
And with courage,
Walking with love
And respect
And concern for the feelings of others

May you talk to God
This summer
And every day and
In every situation

Talking with God means...
Praying words of praise
For the beauty of creation
Saying prayers of thanks
For friends and good times,
Asking God's help
In all your decisions
Expressing sorrow
When you have failed

May you talk with God
Every day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Thank you Cynthia for the "Remember when?"
postings. I can remember when daily life seemed to have been so much simpler way back then.

"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."
(Psalm 118 v 24) NIV bible.

Happy Sunday blessings everyone.

Good morning :-)


Sunday - The Lord's Day

This was, traditionally, the day that families spent time together. The shops were closed, and only essential services remained open. Many families went to church and returned home to share lunch together around a table and then to relax and enjoy each other’s company during the rest of the day with various activities.

Lord, as Christians, help us to remember that this is a day of celebration, of worship to a living Lord who holds heaven out to us and proclaims life over death. Amen.

Cx :-)

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Remember when....?

Saturday - Cooking Day

How times have changed. So many household chores are now much easier and, of course, are often shared with the man of the house. In the old days, many men worked long hours in factories and mines and returned home exhausted. Understandably, women needed some sort of routine to keep the home running as smoothly as possible.

Help me, my Saviour, to brew a big kettle of brotherly love and serve it with the clean, sweet bread of human kindness. Amen

Cx :-)

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Remember when?

Friday - Shopping Day

O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so I may purchase eternal happiness for myself and all others in need of love. Amen.

Cx :-)

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Remember when?


Thursday - Cleaning Day

Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart. Amen.

Cx :-)

My goodness, Cynthia, your son did well. To carry on for 75 miles and raise so much money is no mean achievement. Congratulations to him.

Amen to the prayers you and kandj have posted. I can think of nothing worse than losing a child and to do so in such terrible circumstances must be beyond devastating. I will be holding in my thoughts all the families that have been affected and the community that are supporting them.

Hello all

Let us pray for the families in Southport and for the Community as they come to terms with the tragic loss of the young children. Amen.

Good morning :-)

What horrendous news from Southport this week. Praying for those grieving families

Lord, we pray for:

The young victims who had simply gone out to have fun: May they rest in your eternal love.

Their parents, families and all who mourn; immerse them in your love and lead them through this darkness into your arms and light.

For those who are critically injured; wrap your healing arms around them and return them to health.

For those who attended the scene; may they be given peace.

For those who offer comfort, both the words they use and all that's left unspoken; fill each heart with love.

We ask this through Jesus Christ, whose own suffering brought us life, here and for eternity.
Amen.


and for today:

Remember......? Wednesday - Mending Day

O God, help me mend my ways so I will not set a bad example for others. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Remembering.........

Tuesday - Ironing Day

Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles of prejudice I have collected through the years so that I may see the beauty in others. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Many, many thanks to Kandj and Vera for posting during my absence. I've had a lovely, if somewhat anxious weekend with my family. My son took part in the LL100mile challenge, running in aid of Cancer Research in memory of his cousin who died last year.

He has done extremely well but was advised to call it a day at 75 miles because of the state his feet were in. Not a pretty sight and, apparently, resembling Trenchfoot. He was in a lot of pain so it was the only sensible thing to do, He was gutted that he didn't quite finish but, to run almost 3 marathons in just over 24 hours is quite amazing. He has raised almost £2.5K. Well done to him.

Right.....on with the job!

Remember when…….?

In the old days, the housewife’s work week was ordered by a routine similar to this:
Monday - washday
Tuesday - ironing
Wednesday - mending
Thursday - cleaning
Friday - shopping
Saturday - baking
Sunday - church

Monday - Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and vanity so I may serve you with perfect humility through the week ahead. Amen


Cx :-)

Thank you kandj for keeping the thread going in Cynthia’s absence. I hope she is refreshed by her break which she has more than earned. I have just been watching Songs of Praise and enjoying some of my favourite music and hymns, particularly Be Still My Soul which I would like at my funeral.

Hello all

Cynthia is fine and is enjoying a well earned break away with her family this weekend.

Collect for today.

Almighty God
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the light and the life in your Church;
open our hearts to the riches of your grace,
that we might bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

Happy Sunday blessings to one and all.

Hello all

I hope your Saturday has been a good one.

"Be grateful for the small things, for big things
and for everything in between too." (Anon)

Have a Happy Weekend everyone.

Hello all

It's Friday again and the weeks pass quickly.

The village schools have finished for the Summer, so it will be busy out and about the next few weeks.

Good weather is forecast for the week ahead, so enjoy it all and take care everyone.

Good morning :-)

SPOTTED THIS:

" If someone asks about your educational background, proclaim boldly that: Church is my college. Heaven is my university. Father God is my counsellor. Jesus is my principal. The Holy Spirit is my teacher. Angels are my classmates. The Bible is my textbook. Temptations are my exams. Overcoming Satan is my hobby. Winning souls for God is my assignment. Receiving eternity is my degree. Praise and Worship are my slogans. If you are a child of God, bless you!”

Dr. Ben Carson



Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

SPOTTED THIS:

Louis Pasteur, one of France's most distinguished scientists, is famous for giving his name to the process of pasteurizing milk. He was widely honoured in his lifetime and received national recognition for his scientific work. Once, while on a train journey, he was quietly reading the Bible.

The man sitting next to him, unaware of Pasteur's identity, noticed he was reading the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish. The man commented, "You don't really believe that story, do you?" Pasteur responded, "Yes, I do believe it." The man, unaware of who he was speaking to, countered, "Well, I can't accept it. As a scientist, that story doesn't conform to scientific principles."

As the train started to slow and the man got ready to leave, he said goodbye and introduced himself. He was taken aback when the response came, "And my name is Louis Pasteur."


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Yet another busy week - sorry to have missed yesterday.


SPOTTED THIS!

When milk spoils, it turns into yoghurt, which is more precious than milk. When it ages, it becomes cheese, more valuable than milk and yoghurt.

Similarly, when grape juice ferments, it becomes wine, surpassing the original value of juice.

Life’s sometimes negative experiences don't diminish your worth. They enrich your journey, offering lessons that add to your personal value.

Christopher Columbus stumbled upon America due to a navigational error, and Alexander Fleming's missed step led to the discovery of penicillin.

Don't be discouraged when things go wrong. Growth and progress emerge from these experiences. God bless you.

Cx :-)