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Thoughts for the Week
...from the Chaplain
Week Beginning: 19 May 2025. No Theme
This is Activity Week 1. The usual Thoughts for the Week will commence again on 2 June following Half Term and are displayed below.
2 June: Image of God
Just as we bear the image of the imperfect human, we shall also bear the image of the Holy One of Heaven 1 Corinthians 15:49
Who do people say you are like in your family? What are your good traits? What needs improving? If we bear the image of Christ how should we behave? Write down some ways in which you can be more like Jesus and then try them out.
Then God said, Let us make humans in our image, after our likeness Genesis 1:26
How we see each other affects how we see God. What does God look like to you? Do you see a physical image or more of a personality/spirit? Can you see God in others? Can you see God in yourself? List the things you see which are Godlike.
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Dear God How honoured and blessed we are to be created in your image. In this we are set apart from the rest of creation. Thank you. Though we may never know exactly what this means, we do begin to realise the incredible blessing and calling associated with being made in your image. You have made us to be like you from the beginning. Help us to recognise that when we live life to the fullest, whether at work or at rest, whether in the world or at home, is when we imitate you. Help us to live this day and every day so that your image may be visible through us. Amen |
Assemblies and Readings
During the current situation, and social distancing restrictions, virtual assemblies will be held during afternoon registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and where appropriate associated digital materials shared with students will be published below.
Special message from Julie Bowen, School Chaplain - Covid 19
Dear readers,
Together with other clergy I have put together this booklet for my congregation that offers some prayers, liturgy and Bible readings as well as where to turn for spiritual programming during this difficult time.
Please take care of yourselves and your families, keep an eye out for neighbours and as we are unable to visit the phone is a valuable tool for contact especially with the elderly.
The following is an old Irish blessing which I am praying for you all at this time:
Love and blessings to you all,
Julie
| May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. |
May we who are merely inconvenienced Amen. |
Our School Prayer
Eternal God,
Help us through our duty to you
To love our neighbour,
To care for others,
To do our best for and in school,
To work for the common good of our community,
And to care for ourselves as we serve you.
Amen
Additional prayers for difficult times
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Celtic Circle Prayer
Circle me Father God, Keep love within and hatred without, Keep hope within and despair without, Keep peace within and anxiety without. Circle me Father God, Keep strength within and weakness without, Keep faith within and doubt without, Keep light within and darkness without. Circle me Father God, Surround me with your love, Surround me with your protection, Surround me with your peace.
Amen.
