Will you spare a thought and perhaps a prayer for all those who suffer in silence this Christmas. We've set aside one of the transepts in the church this year to highlight the work of Amnesty International. We would like to invite people to drop in and pray for prisoners of conscience. A few years ago we made this little mediation. I think it is still very relevant. The music was composed by Colin Jamieson copies of this can be purchased through Sanctus...
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just got back this evening from a speaking engagement at Moffat. It was a wonderful opportunity to tell a whole new group of people about the work of the Vine Trust. I got back into Bo'ness just in time to catch up with Craig Hannah one of our church voluntary youth workers who does an amazing job drawing alongside young musicians and mentoring them. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V2ZUTlev_g[/youtube] Tonight he has 5 bands playing in the church hall....
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As we approach this time of Remembrance I'd like to encourage you if your reading the blog to take a moment and engage with our Sanctuary First Theme this month. I was at the service on Sunday evening and it was absolutely brilliant. The team made a first class job of the theme. It really is worth taking the time to engage with it. I hope to use some of the material this week in various situations. Take a moment and click here to enjoy our labyrinth service....
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwKgwnLbwtM[/youtube]Cold damp November Sunday morning Boots and berries Top and toe, comrades who once fought a common foe. They march in solidarity to remember what they have tried to forget. Its sixty five years for some since the guns fell silent. For others the guns still pound in their heads and in their hands Their wounds are still fresh Flesh and blood bind them together Like brothers and sisters in each...
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Here are some prayers we will use at Sanctuary First later on this evening. Sower God You sow seeds on our path On our Journey On our lives Dreams Hopes Ambitions Everything you sow is good Help Us Guard the Good Keep out the Doubt We will not allow the darkness to steal our light. Sower God You never give up sowing the seed Forgive us when we promise so much And deliver so little When we stand so tall one day...
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