Faith - An Exhibition

Today’s Gospel reading (Mark 9.38-40) highlights the difficulties we face in trying to live up to The Great Commandment - to love God and to love our neighbour. It shows us that suspicion and judgement of others - even those of the same faith or religion - is nothing new - and even plagued the disciples; those closest to Jesus. The passage reminds us that setting aside our fear of ‘otherness’ is crucial if we are to live a life in Christ.  

Start:Stop : The Fire of God's Love

The Apostles Speaking in Tongues - Nicholas Pope

Introduction
Good morning and welcome to Start:Stop.

My name is Phillip Dawson. Reverend Stephen is away today, he returns next week. This reflection will last ten minutes. The readings and prayer responses can be found on the leaflet on the table, please do take a copy.

Well….who isn’t talking about “that” sermon?  Bishop Michael Curry’s words at the Royal Wedding on Saturday certainly set the media on fire this weekend! This morning we’ll be reflecting more about the transformative power of God’s love using the imagery of fire, with the help of the Venerable Bede, whose feast day the church celebrates on Friday – and brothers John and Charles Wesley, who are remembered on Thursday.

First, a reading from scripture, which you can find on page 70 in the Old Testament section of the church bibles. This passage describes the moment before Moses receives the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai, fifty days after Passover.

Intercessions following our Day of Prayer

The principal service at St Stephen Walbrook is our Thursday lunchtime Eucharist. Our intercessions are usually “secret”, with prayers read by the clergy according to the order of the Book of Common Prayer. Today, Reverend Stephen asked me to write and read intercessions incorporating some of the prayers that were submitted during our Day of Prayer yesterday, held as part of the Thy Kingdom Come week of prayer:

Join us for our Day of Prayer - Wednesday 16th May 2018 from 7am – 9pm

The Parish of St Stephen Walbrook & The London Internet Church

Day of Prayer - Wednesday 16th May 2018 from 7am – 9pm

Prayer moves us closer not only to God, but to one another.  Drop in when you can during our Day of Prayer to take a moment to give thanks, to remember and to reflect.