In this lovely season when the dance of surrender is obvious, we find large spaces left where something beautiful once lived.

We have so many creative and caring people in our midst, helping us to stay connected and hope-filled and centred on what really matters in life.

In the closeness of trees and butterflies, birds and grass, and in the wonder of knowing as the sun breaks through: all life is here and it is good.

Help us to recognize You as part of our very existence, fill our life with the curiosity of a child.

Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s what you do: Live well, live wisely, live humbly.

Being alone without physical communication lends us the opportunity to look deep within to appreciate the joys that all life has to offer.

You will be like a well-watered garden, Like a spring whose waters never fail.

Grandparents are cherished members of our family. They bring gifts of wisdom, experience and love, and share with us their life of faith.

This brought home to me in a personal way how true it is that if even one small part of the body is hurting, the whole body hurts, and when relief or healing takes place for that one part, the whole body can feel better.

God who created the rainbow of promise, and all the vibrant colours of life that surround us, We thank you that you have given us eyes to see, and hearts to feel.

May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.

God’s light isn’t a feeling we experience like God’s love. But it is something undeniable that we all sense, have and are.

I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all God's people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christ's love.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

We thank you for the gift of music, and for the musicians who share it. Help us each to recognize the special talents you have given every one of us,

To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne.

God who created light and is our Light, We thank you for friends and loved ones who have shared and enriched our lives;

My cup runneth over-That’s Abundance! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life-That’s Blessing!

We offer our skills and talents – not because of pride in our abilities but in a joyful recognition and sharing of your overflowing bounty.

Jesus never asked us to be “pie-in-the-sky-by-and-by” kind of people. Jesus said that whatever we do for one of “the least of these” (the poorest and most helpless people) we do it for him.