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24th April 2025
On Tuesday, 26 people were killed by gunmen at a Himalayan tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir. Yesterday, in response, India closed a land border with Pakistan, cancelled a water-sharing treaty and barred Pakistan’s citizens from entering under a visa exemption scheme. Pakistani officials, have denied the country's role in the attack, which reportedly involved four gunmen. It took place in a meadow in the Pahalgam area of Kashmir and was the worst attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai shootings. India and Pakistan both claim Kashmir, however each only has control over part of the region. The attack risks reigniting long-running tensions between the two countries which has been on-going since partition in 1949.
Loving God, we pray for our neighbours in Pakistan and India. We ask your loving care for all who mourn the deaths of those they love. We ask your comfort and protection for all who are fearful living in the Pahalgam area. We place into you care all who are caught in the middle of this conflict. Be with the authorities on both sides of the border. May there be strong ties between them and that together they will investigate what happened and work collaboratively to bring perpetrators to justice. May this incident act as a catalyst for better relationships and to spark a way forward to resolve the on-going dispute over the control of Kashmir. In a world of strife, may this incident not spark yet more violence but become an example of how nations can work collaboratively together to bring peace and allow people to live together in unity. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
The UK Pandemic Sciences Network conference began in Glasgow yesterday. Prof Emma Thomson from the Medical Research Council, University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) is a World Heath Organization consultant and expert of viruses. She says new technologies are boosting science’s ability to fight novel strains of infectious diseases., “amazing” advances in technology, including genetic sequencing, mRNA vaccines and artificial intelligence (AI), are boosting the world’s ability to deal with pandemic threats." It is expected that all world leaders, apart from the US will agree an accord on pandemic preparedness at the World Health Assembly in Geneva in May. Thank God for the good news that researchers are working collaboratively together for global benefit and that world leaders are seeking agreement.
Loving God we thank you
that Christ came into the world for all people.
He met the needs of people who were rich and poor,
Jews and Gentiles.
We thank you for his Great Commission
to go into the world and make disciples of all peoples.
We thank you for the example of the wise men,
who made their long journey to find Jesus.
We exalt his name, the Christ, Saviour of the World.
We thank you for his life on earth.
We praise you that by his death and resurrection,
Christ open the gates of heaven that all may go in.
We thank you that you crowned him
with glory and honour
and that he sits at your right hand to plead for us
and will come again in glory to make all things new.
We praise you, loving God
for sending your Holy Spirit
to teach, guide, admonish and equip us for service
in your Kingdom.
Praise, honour, glory and power,
be to you one eternal God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.
23rd April 2025
Today, David Lammy, the British foreign secretary, will host US and European negotiators for fresh talks about the Russian - Ukraine war. High-level talks were planned but instead discussions will take place among senior officials from, UK, US, France, Germany and Ukraine. Ukraine's foreign minister, however, will hold a bilateral meeting with David Lammy. A US peace proposal that included the US recognising Russia's annexation of Crimea is due to be discussed but this proposal has already been rejected by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Financial Times has reported that President Putin has also offered to halt the Russian invasion along the current front lines, which would leave about 20 per cent of Ukraine in Russia's hands. It is not known whether Kyiv would accept these terms.
Loving God, we thank you for the willingness of countries to meet together to seek solutions to the war in Ukraine. We pray that, even though these talks today have been down graded, there will be a free and frank exchange of views and that from this a wart forward might be found to end the fighting. May your Holy Spirit guide the conversations. We pray that the people of Ukraine may be able to live in peace. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Nyakuola Nguot Gang lives in South Sudan. While she was pregnant with her youngest daughter Nyamuch, she contracted hepatitis E, a disease which can be fatal for pregnant woman. "I almost lost my life while I was pregnant in September,” says Nyakuola. “I was diagnosed at the hospital. I thought it was only symptoms of my pregnancy, because my body was aching and I had a fever." Her community was being affected by poor quality water. Fortunately, Nyakuola had the advantage of being vaccinated before she conceived., although she had only received two of three doses in a previous vaccination campaign ran by Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) . Thanks to MSF and their hospital in Old Fangak, northern South Sudan, Nyakuola made a full recovery. Her daughter, Nyamuch, was born healthy on 1 January 2025. In line with all the other services MSF provides, the vaccinations Nyakuola received were free. For a family like Nyakuola’s it would be impossible to stay healthy without free healthcare. “I thank and appreciate MSF. If it wasn’t for MSF I wouldn’t be here today,” Nyakuola said.
You can find out more about the work of MSF, and donate here.
Loving God, all praise glory, power and majesty
be to you our Heavenly Father.
We praise you that you have given us
the wonderful image of life with you
and the golden city of the new Jerusalem:
"the river of the water of life, bright as crystal,
flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
through the middle of the street of the city;
also, on either side of the river,
the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit,
yielding its fruit each month.
The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”*
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Amen.
* Revelation 22:1-3
22nd April 2025
Yesterday Pope Francis died.
Loving God, we thank you for your servant Francis. We thank you that by faith in Jesus Christ our sin is forgiven and death is not the end, but that we live for ever in your Kingdom of love.
Loving God, we ask you blessing upon the Roman Catholic Church, and the Church of England, as both now seek new leaders. We pray that you will guide those responsible for these appointments that they will discern your will, and that your will shall be done. We thank you that in the UK there are reports of Churches enjoying "bumper attendances" in churches over Easter, with some parishes reporting congregations up by half compared to recent years. All praise and glory, honour and majesty be to you eternal God.
María Isabel Salvador, the UN special representative to Haiti, told the UN security council, “As gang violence continues to spread to new areas of the country, Haitians experience growing levels of vulnerability and increasing scepticism about the ability of the state to respond to their needs.” “Haiti could face total chaos,” she said, adding, “I urge you to remain engaged and answer the urgent needs of the country and its people.” The armed groups have been battling for control of the capital Port-au-Prince for many months and clashes have intensified as the rival gangs attempt to establish new territories. Haiti’s ambassador to the UN, Ericq Pierre, said “The Republic of Haiti is slowly dying under the combined action of armed gangs, drug traffickers and arms dealers.” He called for the international community to “help rid the country of the gangs that are terrorizing the population.” The UN recorded 2,660 homicides in the three months December 2024 – February 2025, a 41.3% increase over the previous quarter. Anti-gang operations resulted in 702 people killed in that time, of which 21% were thought to be innocent civilians. 347 incidents of gender-based violence was also recorded in the five months to February 2025, with collective rape was the most common violation, accounting for 61% of cases.
Loving God, we cry with our neighbours in Haiti as they continue to suffer violence, injury, fatalities, aggressions, food insecurity, water shortages and insecurity across the country. Grant wisdom to international partners that a way forward will be found to bring peace, order and stability, so that people can live their lives without fear of on-going violence and abuse. Change the hearts of those who perpetrate violence and fear.
Lord, we pray that our Haitian brothers and sisters will find strength in you. Grant them resilience and hope, and enable them to overcome the insurmountable challenges they face day by day. Loving God we pray for peace, forgiveness, healing and reconciliation in Jesus’ name. Amen.
In Lanarkshire, Scotland, a Coatbridge Slimming World consultant, Stacey McKendrick, and members of her groups, donated to the charity's shops, clothes, shoes and accessories that no longer fit. The collection was part of the Big Slimming World Clothes Throw - an annual event that takes place in Slimming World groups across the UK. Amazingly the slimmers from north Lanarkshire raised a total of over £5,100 for Cancer Research UK. Stacey said, "Being overweight doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will develop cancer, but we know that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent a number of health conditions, including some types of cancer." Over the years, Slimming World has raised more than £25million for Cancer Research UK through various campaigns.
All glory, honour and praise be to you.
You are the King of glory,
the prince of peace,
creator of all there is,
the source of life and love.
The glorious splendour of your majesty
is reflected in the wonder of your creation.
I praise you for demonstrating your love for us
through Jesus Christ.
He is the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world.
Glory be to you O Lord,
for you set him free from death
and raised him to life.
Death could not hold him in its power.
Thank you Lord, for your are always near me,
I will not be afraid with you at my side.
My heart is glad,
and my words, joyful,
for I live in hope
because you will not abandon me to the grave.
You have shown me the path to life,
and fill me with joy by your eternal presence.
Blessing and honour and glory and power
be to you almighty God of life and love.
Amen.
21st April 2025
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel undocumented Afghans and those who had temporary permission to stay, saying it can no longer cope. Between 700 and 800 families are being deported daily, Taliban officials say, with up to two million people expected to follow in the coming months. Pakistan has confirmed to have repatriated more than 80,000 Afghan nationals since April 1, before an extended April 30 deadline for the country’s largest migrant group in an initiative labelled as “forced deportation” by Afghanistan. Talal Chaudhry, Pakistan’s Interior Ministry adviser, told reporters in Islamabad on Friday that there would be no more extensions to the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan launched in late 2023 for more than three million Afghans. The Un estimates that more than 3.5 million Afghans have been living in Pakistan, including around 700,000 people who came after the Taliban takeover in 2021. The UN estimates that half are undocumented. "I lived my whole life in Pakistan," said a second-generation refugee born and raised in Pakistan. "I got married there. What am I supposed to do now?"
Loving God, whose own son was once a refugee, we place into your care all who live with uncertainty about their legal status and protections, and all threatened with displacement. Look with mercy upon them. Wrap them in your protection. May they be treated with humanity. Put compassionate hearts into the those with power to disrupt their lives. Bless those who work to bring justice. Inspire us all, as nations, communities and individuals, to see that those who come to our countries are our brothers and sisters, people made in your image, people with whom to share the blessings we have received from you. Help us to find way in which we can support one another, those displaced and countries struggling to support them. Guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A third standard student, was returning home from school in Chennai, India. He was walking along the edge of a road through stagnant rainwater. As he passed near a electrical junction box, he stepped on a broken live wire, fell into the water, and began calling for help. A man, Kannan, who was passing by on his motorbike, saw the boy stuck. He immediately stopped, got off his bike and entered the water while attempting to avoid the live wire and pulled the boy out, despite experiencing the electric shock himself. Kannan recalled, "It was raining heavily and there was water stagnation. I was on my way when I saw him fall down. I thought he might have slipped, but as I went closer, I saw his limbs move rapidly and realised he was being electrocuted. "I called for help but no one came forward. I went closer and touched him, I got electrocuted as well but still I pulled him out. We then pressed his chest to make him breathe, gave first aid and took him to the hospital.
You can watch the amazing life saving incident here.
Almighty God, You are author of life.
When I lift my eyes to you I am filled with adoration
and want to sing of your glory.
All your works praise you, Lord;
they tell of the glory of your kingdom
You alone do things human beings,
with all our learning,
cannot comprehend.
Praise to Your glorious name forever!
I thank you for Jesus.
I thank you for his love.
I thank you for his work upon the cross,
and for his glorious resurrection,
and for his promise of eternal life.
I thank you that you love me.
I lift my eyes to you and I am filled with adoration.
Amen.
20th April 2025 EASTER DAY
Luke 24:1-12 (ESV)
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.
9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
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When everything was dark
and it seemed that the sun would never shine again,
your love broke through.
Your love was too strong,
too wide,
too deep
for death to hold.
The sparks cast by your love
dance and spread
and burst forth
with resurrection light.
Gracious God,
We praise you for the light of new life
made possible through Jesus.
We praise you for the light of new life
that shone on the first witnesses of resurrection.
We praise you for the light of new life
that continues to shine in our hearts today.
We pray that the Easter light of life, hope and joy,
will live in us each day;
and that we will be bearers of that light
into the lives of others.
Amen.
Prayer by Revd Michaela Youngson
from The Methodist Church
A gospel outreach organisation, Hope by The Roadside, has announced that a bus with John 3:16 emblazoned across the back will soon be spreading the Good News around Glasgow, Scotland. The organisation plans to have an additional 15 buses featuring Bible verses on the roads in the coming weeks. Organiser Paul Jenkinson said: “We’re thrilled to announce that this is the first bus showcasing God’s word in Glasgow city centre for the next year.” A new report by student ministry Fusion titled ‘What Do Today’s Students Think About The Bible?’ found that 12% of non-Christian students are reading the Bible every week – even if it is “as brief as glancing over a verse shared on social media”.
Alleluia!
Praise and glory,
honour and power
be to you wonderful God.
For our redemption
you gave your only-begotten Son,
Jesus Christ the Lord,
to the death of the cross.
By the raising of your Son
you have broken the chains of death and hell.
May we live with him in the joy of his risen life.
Fill your Church with faith and hope;
for a new day has dawned
and the way to life stands open.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
The prayer is from Common Worship,
the Prayer Book of the Church of England; adapted.
19th April 2025
Since September 2024, there have been 75 recorded cases of yellow fever and 34 deaths from the illness in Colombia. The country's health ministry declared a nationwide health emergency on Thursday due to the “active circulation” of yellow fever. Most cases were detected in rural areas of the Tolima and Meta departments, the Amazon basin, and the Magdalena River region and in the Caldas region. Yellow fever is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitoes. Many people do not experience symptoms from the disease, while others experience fever, muscle pain, headache, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting. In most cases, symptoms disappear after three to four days. However, some patients enter a second phase, developing jaundice and abdominal pain, among other symptoms. According to the WHO around half of those who enter this phase die within seven to 10 days, People are being urged to get vaccinated. Traditionally Easter weekend is a time when many Colombians visit warmer areas where the disease spreading mosquitos are more prevalent. “In two months, the entire Colombian population must be vaccinated against yellow fever,” President Gustavo Petro has said. More than 20 immediate response teams have been deployed to investigate the spread of the disease. The UK government has issued a warning against all but essential travel to Colombia.
God of healing and wholeness, in love for our neighbours in Colombia we bring to you our concerns for all who have and are at risk of contracting yellow fever. We pray that people will take whatever precautionary measure they are able and to get vaccinated against this debilitating and deadly disease. We thank you for all who are providing vaccines, medical care for the sick and advice in order to reduce the spread of the disease and to keep people well. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
Mark Hamblin, from Bridgwater in Somerset, UK, was a self-employed roofer. However, his work dried up after he had to take time off to look after his sick father. Because he is registered self-employed he was not entitled to benefits and ended up living in a van. He set himself up in Bridgewater with a cardboard sign that read, "Homeless. Work wanted. Roofer by trade but can do most things, odd jobs welcome. Reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, Mark." Amazingly Mark received around 500 messages including some job offers from as far away as Scotland and Tuscany. "I'm absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of replies I've had," Mr Hamblin said. "It's encouragement from people who don't know me from Adam but have kind words to say." Mark has now accepted a full-time job with a local roofing company and will be starting on Tuesday.
Today is Easter Saturday.
Today we reflect on Christ's death upon the cross
and look forward to tomorrow and his glorious resurrection.
Would we be counted among the doubters
hiding in the shadow cast by that cruel cross?
Or, when challenged,
like Peter
openly deny you?
There are times, Lord, when doubts assail
and the distance between us seems to increase.
There are times, Lord, when sin has its hold,
like a barrier between us that will not move.
Who is there we can turn to
when we feel so overwhelmed?
Who can roll away the stone?
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It is a thing most wonderful,
Almost too wonderful to be,
That God’s own Son should come from Heav’n,
And die to save a child like me.
And yet I know that it is true;
He chose a poor and humble lot,
And wept, and toiled, and mourned, and died,
For love of those who loved Him not.
I cannot tell how He could love
A child so weak and full of sin;
His love must be most wonderful,
If He could die my love to win.
It is most wonderful to know
His love for me so free and sure;
But ’tis more wonderful to see
My love for Him so faint and poor.
And yet I want to love you, Lord;
Oh, light the flame within my heart,
And I will love you more and more,
Until I see you as you art.
William Walsham How 1823-97
18th April 2025 GOOD FRIDAY
Luke: 23:33-49 (ESV)
They came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified Jesus, and two criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”
There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!” And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.
Eternal God,
in the cross of Jesus
we see the cost of sin
and the depth of your love.
Look with mercy on us,
people for whom our Lord Jesus Christ
was content to be betrayed
and given up into the hands of sinners
to suffer death.
We place at his feet
all that we have and all that we are,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The prayer is based on Collects for the day from Common Worship,
the Prayer Book of the Church of England
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
Were the whole realm of nature mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
Isaac Watts 1674-1748
17th April 2025
Years of negotiations culminated early yesterday as countries united under the World Health Organization (WHO) agreed to a milestone agreement on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding a repeat of the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis. WHO Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said "The nations of the world made history in Geneva today." Countries with large pharmaceutical industries strongly opposed the idea of mandatory tech transfers, insisting they must be voluntary. However, it was agreed that any transfer needed to be "mutually agreed". Co-chair of the negotiations, Anne-Claire Amprou announced, "In drafting this historic agreement, the countries of the world have demonstrated their shared commitment to preventing and protecting everyone, everywhere, from future pandemic threats." Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, co-chair of the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, said "At a time when multilateralism is under threat, WHO member states have joined together to say that we will defeat the next pandemic threat in the only way possible: by working together."
Loving God, we give you thanks and praise that the member countries of WHO have managed to reach this agreement. May their accord be more than words and be made a reality. Help us to recognise the interdependence we have with one another across the world, particularly in the face of global pandemic. May we show concern for all and share our efforts to protect one another from ill-health. May our greed for money and control not exceed our desire to help one another in times of need. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Philadelphia Police Officer Eric Robbins hates hights - he is acrophobic. He was on patrol last December when he got a call alerting him that a child was walking along the pitched-roof of a nearby two story house. Robbins looked up and saw the child about 20-30 off the ground. “I just knew I had to get him off that roof,” Robbins said. He ran into the house, up the stairs and, despite his fear of hights, climbed out of the window onto the roof. Robbins made his way along the ridge of the roof to reach the child. Realising he might frighten the boy into falling off the roof, Robbins snuck into position to grab him. “I don’t even think he knew I was there,” Robbins said later. Robbins caught the child and managed to bring him down safely.
Today is Thursday of Holy Week
In prayer, listen to what God is saying to you through the words of Jesus
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” (John 6:35-40)
Praise and glory be to you heavenly Father,
that you give us food that sustains our earthy bodies
and food that sustains us in eternal life.
Thank you that we may feed on your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ
in our hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
We thank you for his comforting words;
" I am the living bread that came down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread,
he will live for ever." (John 6:51)
In the name of him who is the bread of live we pray, Amen.
16th April 2025
The Israeli military offensive in Gaza continues as a security guard and nine other people were injured in an air strike on a field hospital in Khan Younis, The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it struck the head of a Hamas cell. However, hopes for a ceasefire are slim. Hamas has rejected an Israeli proposal for a six-week ceasefire in Gaza. The ceasefire was predicated on Hamas giving up its weapons. A senior Palestinian official said the plan gave no commitment to end the war or for an Israeli troop pull-out. It is now six weeks since Israel allowed any supplies to enter into Gaza. A UN agency has said that "the humanitarian situation in Gaza is now likely the worst it has been in the 18 months since the outbreak of hostilities". Hamas has said it is ready to return all of those held captive, in exchange for a complete end to hostilities and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
Loving God, we are sad and concerned that a ceasefire in Gaza seems a long way off and that humanitarian aid has been prevented from entering Gaza. We cry with the hostages and with the people of Gaza, all longing for killing and destruction to end. We are sad and sorry for the failure of the world's leaders to negotiate a conclusion to this conflict. We cry out for a move away from reliance on failed military solutions. May skilful negotiators be motivated by compassion and justice for all, and lead and guided by the Holy Spirit. Grant them courage and vision, and a commitment to justice and peace with justice. Hold in your care, loving God, all in Gaza, all who mourn, all those traumatised, injured and in pain. Pour out your blessing on all seeking to bring relief and love to a place of fear and violence. We pray for that day when swords will be turned into ploughshares. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Alexander Mackenzie is 11 years old from the Scottish island of Skye. He was born with Hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the brain. He had surgery to have a shunt fitted when he was a baby. Now Alexander has raised £2,682 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland after completing the 60 Miles in March challenge. He said his aim with the charity walk was “to raise awareness for a lesser-known condition like hydrocephalus and the fact that hydrocephalus affects him.” Alex actually walked w72 miles, most of them with family dog Molly for company. The local island community got behind Alexander’s challenge with generous donations and supporting him on his walks. SBH Scotland, which supports thousands of people throughout Scotland affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus, called it an “incredible achievement”. Andrew Flynn, head of fundraising and communications at Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland, said: “The mission is to help people with spina bifida, and hydrocephalus feel unstoppable, and the money raised through fundraising enables us to provide our vital support services to those living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus across Scotland."
You can find out more about SBH Scotland here.
Praise be to you O Lord,
you are the King of creation.
Praise be to you O Lord,
you reign over all things.
Praise be to you O Lord,
all that is in me adores you.
Praise be to you O Lord,
for you are the great provider and protector.
Praise be to you O Lord,
you shelter me under your wing,
you heal and save me.
Praise be to you O Lord,
for the wonder and magnificence of your creation.
Praise be to you O Lord
for your promise of eternal life
through faith in Jesus Christ.
Praise be to you O Lord
for the power of the Holy Spirit
at work in the world.
Praise be to you O Lord
Glory be to you O Lord.
Honour be to you O Lord.
Praise be to you one eternal God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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