— Emmanuel Church

A Message to You All

Many difficulties can make life challenging. Who can help you when you're worn out and losing hope? Ever considered the real Jesus?

Dear Parishioner,

This week for Morning Prayer on ZOOM at 9.00am we begin a new series of Biblical reflections on the theme of 'GRACE'.
Also you are most welcome at Emmanuel Church for Night Prayer on Monday at 8.00pm and Evening Prayer on Thursday at 5.30pm.

Here are the daily reflections from the Keswick study on 'GRACE' and the Psalms for the coming week:
Monday 25th August DAY 1 & Psalm 92
Tuesday 26th August DAY 2 & Psalm 93
Wednesday 27th August DAY 3 & Psalm 94
Thursday 28th August DAY 4 & Psalm 95
Friday 29th August DAY 5 & Psalm 96

Every blessing
Rev Adam

Morning Prayer 9am Monday 25th August
Morning Prayer 9am Tuesday 26th August
Morning Prayer 9am Wednesday 27th August
Morning Prayer 9am Thursday 28th August
Morning Prayer 9am Friday 29th August

From the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Whitby, Selby and Hull
A Prayer for Peace

In the words of Archbishop Hosam, with people around the world, we pray:

O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Dear Parishioner,

This morning at Emmanuel we heard a most moving and powerful testimony from Musa. I suspect everyone present who heard Musa' words and story spoken by Geoff would have been deeply affected. Steve acknowledged this as he began his sermon; and, personally, I struggled to hold back the tears as I gave him the bread of Communion, the Body of Christ.
After the service Musa sent the email to Geoff to which there is a link below and I hope will give you further encouragement to pray for him and his family, and to pray for the church in Iran: Thank you so much for today at church. When I received this kindness, I was so deeply moved that I cried all the way home. From the bottom of my heart I prayed for all of you.
I asked God to pour out His blessing, health, and healing upon each one of you. May He grant you long life, and in the world to come may we all be together with God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
I also prayed that Jesus Christ will touch and heal all those who are sick in the church, and even those whom we do not know about but who carry heavy burdens because of sickness in their families. May their hearts be filled with hope in Jesus Christ, and may they never feel abandoned.
And for all those who showed me kindness and stood with me in compassion, I asked our Heavenly Father to surround them with His mercy, fill them with joy, and reward them richly in His love.
Once again, I thank you with all my heart. You are truly my family in Christ.

So we pray for Musa and his family, as well as our brothers and sisters in Christ in Iran. What joy there would be if that country was set free in Christ!
Every blessing
Adam

Musa's Letter

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