This week on Family Friday we share the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector—a man who went up a tree, came down to the ground and turned his life right round and how a meeting with Jesus changes everything.
You can listen to the 9-minute story here: www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Story-Zacchaeus.mp3
Prayer
Dear Jesus, sometimes we can feel small and insignificant,
feel that no one notices who we are,
feel as though people ignore us because we are small.
We know that you see us and know exactly who we are.
You recognise us and know us by name.
You see past our size and age, and see what we can do and who we can be.
Thank you for welcoming us to be with you.
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We look forward to welcoming you to an informal service at Christ Church this Sunday, 16 August, 10-10.45 am. If you don't feel able, or cannot attend, you will be in our prayers.
To look after yourselves and others we ask you to observe the usual precautions for social distancing, hand sanitizers will be available. In line with the government rules, we ask you to wear a mask.
You can hear this week's recorded service led by Norma McKemey available from Sunday morning: www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/bl…/this-weeks-service/. ... See MoreSee Less
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Looking for things to do this summer? Our young family's newsletter has some ideas. You can find it on our website here: www.christchurchswindon.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Young-families-newsletter-Aug-2020.pdf.
If you would like to receive the monthly young family's email please contact parishoffice@christchurchswindon.co.uk. ... See MoreSee Less
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At 11 am on Saturday 15th August 2020 Christ Church bells will ring out for VJ Day 75 and the end of the Second World War.
Due to the restrictions in place at the time, we were unable to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in May. However, as some towers are now able to hold restricted ringing in one form or another, our ringers wish to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan on 15th August to commemorate the final end of the Second World War.
“Whilst VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in bitter fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan would come at a heavy price, and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, which in effect ended the Second World War.
Fighting in the Asia-Pacific took place from Hawaii to North East India. Britain and the Commonwealth’s principle fighting force, the Fourteenth Army, was one of the most diverse in history – more than 40 languages were spoken, and all the world’s major religions represented.” – ve-vjday75.gov.uk/vjday/ ... See MoreSee Less
This week's prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you that you are always with us—in our joys and in our challenges. Help us remember to praise you in every situation, no matter how difficult life gets.
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