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When the penny drops? ... from The Village Shepherd | Sermons | Philippians 3:4b-14 | Janice B. Scott |
There are many people whose lives have been completely changed by a single event. Sadly, it's mostly traumatic events which change lives. Fairly recently, the lives of Lucie Blackman's family utterly changed, when they couldn't get in touch with their daughter, who was living and working in Hong Kong for a while. They gave up everything to find out what >> More


The cost of caring ... from The Village Shepherd | Sermons | John 12:1-8 | Janice B. Scott |
There have been a number of terrible tragedies at US Schools over recent years, which have left the whole world reeling, and in mourning for the stricken families. The tragedies all involve youngsters taking a gun into school and opening fire, often wounding several and killing some of their fellow students . The whole world joins with the USA in >> More


Luke's Grandpa ... from The Village Shepherd | Children's Story | John 12:1-8 | Janice B. Scott |
When Mary used a jar of very expensive ointment to anoint Jesus' feet, other people condemned her because they thought her action was inappropriate and wasteful. But Jesus received her gift with warmth, and praised her.

This is a story about Luke, who had a very close relationship with his grandfather. One day Luke decided to show his grandpa how >> More


Do you not perceive it? ... from The Village Shepherd | Sermons | Isaiah 43:16-21 | Janice B. Scott |
My grandmother, who died way back in 1960, used to listen to "The Archers" on the radio. Not only did she listen, but she was rather proud of the fact that she had heard every episode of "The Archers" since it began. That was quite a record, but even more amazing is the fact that "The Archers" is still continuing >> More


... from The Village Shepherd | Children's Liturgy and Story | John 12:1-8 | Janice B. Scott |
Call to worship:

When Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus' feet with oil, the whole house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. As we worship God today, may this whole church be filled with the fragrance of our prayers.

Invitation to confession:

Jesus, sometimes we fail to notice or appreciate beauty.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we resent the >> More


... from The Village Shepherd | Intercession | John 12:1-8 | Janice B. Scott |
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

The Church of Christ Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community Those who suffer The communion of saints

These responses may be used:


Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

God of creation, living closely together is difficult, especially when emotions >> More

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