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Thoughts for the Week
...from the Chaplain
Week Beginning: 6 October 2025 - An Olavian is Confident
Such is the confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are competent of ourselves to claim anything as coming from us; our competence is from God. 2 Corinthians 3:4&5
How confident are you in your ability? Is this confidence justified or is it just bravado? Education is about learning and growing, are you willing to learn and grow in ability and confidence? Write down some ways you can do this.
Some trust in chariots and horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7
Who and What do you put your trust in? What gives you confidence? How can trusting God help your confidence? Can you think of any examples? Jot down how you would sum up confidence.
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Dear God, Some times I lose focus. Sometimes I forget who I am in you and start looking to the world to tell me who I am. On the days when my confidence is fading fast, build me up again. Remind me of the simple truth that confidence can only be found in you. Help me remember that I can walk around confidently knowing I am loved, I am enough, I am blessed, I am free and I am called to do great things. 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.
