As we celebrate this time of harvest we are reminded of how fortunate we are in this country with our changing weather to feed crops and sustain our natural growth of flora and faurna. For every season has a reason under heaven. The order of creation is perfect - nothing is out of order and nothing can be changed - how perfect is the mind of God. Please read Genesis chapter 1
Karl Gustav Boberg was a pastor, poet and songwriter; while walking enjoying nature around his home in southern Sweden he experienced a sudden storm with thunder and lightning. This ended as quickly as it started and it left him with an experience of a serene calmness as he continued his walk. So great was his awareness of the beauty revealed in creation that he wrote a hymn/poem in 1885 to describe the greatness of God, of the sacrifice of Jesus and the hope in eternal life. In 1925 Stuart K Hine, a british missionery, translated Karl's work into english and this hymn is still popular after 100 years. It was also the revival hymn for Billy Graham's crusade.
The hymn is known as 'How Great Thou Art'.......
O Lord, my God,
when I in awesome wonder
consider all the works
thy hand has made,
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder,
thy pow'r throughout
the universe displayed.
Then sings my soul,
my saviour God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art.
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God, to thee;
how great thou art, how great thou art.
When through the woods
and forest glades I wander
and hear the birds sing
sweetly in the trees;
when I look down
from lofty mountain grandeur,
and hear the brook,
and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul......
And when I think that God,
his son not sparing,
sent him to die,
I scarce can take it in,
that on the cross my burden gladly bearing,
he bled and died
to take away my sin.
Then sings my soul......
When Christ shall come
with shout of acclamation
and take me home,
what joy shall fill my heart;
when I shall bow
in humble adoration,
and there proclaim;
my God, how great thou art.
Then sing my soul......
Parish News for United Benefice
We are all unique and created by a loving God who wants to hear our prayers. Would you like to meet for Morning Prayer on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesdays each month at 10:00am at Holy Trinity in it's Community Room? Prayers are the most valuable offering that we can give for our communities and the world. Just turn up and you will be welcomed - you are special and important to God.
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JOIN THE TEAM
Coalbrookdale & Ironbridge CE School
is seeking a Foundation Governor
Could you volunteer to join the Governing Board?
Can you spare 8-10 hours per month to attend 6 full Governor meetings each year?
Foundation Governors operate at a strategic level, ensuring the Christian vision and character of the school.
Contact Revd Ernest Okeke on 01952 432482
Mobile: 07309 899928
E-mail: ifyernestok@yahoo.com
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Coffee and chat
is running twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the Coalbrookdale Community Hall
10:00am - 12:00am (children are free)
For just £3.00 you can have a coffee or tea and cake - as well as plenty of chat. You can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome. Joining in with any activities is optional.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Feb. 26 Cooking demonstration by a professional chef.
March 12 Digital support for tricky IT devices and phones from T&W Digital Inclusion.
March 26 Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement)
April 9 Easter/spring themed team quiz
April 23 Writing workshop.
May 14 General chat session and AGM
May 28 Talk on Indian cookery
Half term - children are welcome
June 11 Wildlife volunteering for the National Trust
June 25 General chat session
July 9 Away Day
July 23 Community Resource charity (how to avoid 'trips and falls'
August 13 General chat session
August 27 Learn more about your Parish Council
September 10 Craft activity (make your own leather bag)
September 24 Exploring floral watercolour
October 8 Craft activity (for £3 make your own 'stretchy' bracelet)
October 22 T&W Healthy Lifestyle Advisor
November 12 Craft activity (crochet your own Christmas tree decoration)
November 26 Christmas themed team quiz
December 10 Christmas meal
For more information, please look at our Facebook page or contact us on coffeeandchatcoalbrookdale@gmail.com
Coalbrookdale's Community Rooms
Bible Study is on Thursdays at 10:00am in The Rectory, Paradise, Coalbrookdale (excluding holidays). You are more than welcome to join us as we explore the meanings within selected books in the Bible that help us to grow in faith and understanding. For more information please ring Revd. Ernest Okeke (info on 'Home' or 'Contacts and Links')
St. Luke's church is now open and a new kitchen and a disabled toilet is installed.
Holy Trinity will continue to host Concerts in our Church later this year - these events will be posted on the 'What's New?' heading at the top of this page.
St. Lawrence's Church in Little Wenlock is loaded with history, read more by clicking on 'Our Churches' at the top of this page and then click on 'St. Lawrence's Church' in the white box to learn more.
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