The Church of Christ the Cornerstone
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Beloved God,
the source of all our strength;
watch over us within and without,
that in body we may be protected from all adversity,
and in mind cleansed from all destructive thoughts;
through our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen
The Gift of Giving Lent Meditations by Revd Paul Le Sueur Lent 4 The Gift of Other People ‘Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone; I shall make a partner suited to him.”’ Genesis 2: 18. Few would choose to be hermits. For our physical, mental and spiritual...
Living God, every day you call us to new lands and new experiences.
Thank you that you go before us, that you provide for us,
that your love surrounds us.
Wherever we go, you are with us;
may we honour you, with our songs, prayers, praise and worship
wherever we gather in your name.
Amen
The Gift of Giving Lent Meditations by Revd Paul Le Sueur Lent 3 The Gift of Talents Eight American and two English clergy were asked to write down twelve things that they were good at. The Americans all finished long before the English. Had it been twelve things we were no good at, the result would...
We thank you Jesus that you are the son of God; that you did not shrink from who you were meant to be, nor take a different path as suggested by the voice of the deceptive one. Help us then, to follow you this Lenten period as our redeemer, teacher and supreme example of what it means to be truly human.
Amen
The Gift of Giving Lent Meditations by Revd Paul Le Sueur Lent 2 Time for God There are 86,400 gifts that God gives us every day. Or 1440 gifts if you prefer minutes to seconds. Within that span, what can we ‘spare’ to give back to God? Suppose if someone said to you, ‘I have no...
The Gift of Giving Lent Meditations by Revd Paul Le Sueur Lent 1 The Gift of Giving – Introduction The slogan for Islam is ‘God is great,’ and that is true. God is greater than the Universe with its thousands of millions of planets, stars and galaxies. The very size of the Universe can seem intimidating...
Father God, sometimes we find it hard to speak
– it is so much easier to remain silent.
Help us to speak the truth and speak out against injustice,
and to leave this place just a little kinder and fairer than we found it.
Amen
Beloved God,
in Your strong and gentle hands,
I place my life today,
choosing to depend and trust in You
to light and guide my way.
Amen
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the Son of peace to you.
Amen
Lord, we thank You for Your perfect wisdom and for Your Holy Spirit. We thank You that they work together to bring us closer to You. We ask You to bring us together this morning to learn with our minds, to experience with our hearts, and to know that we are all one in You ransomed by the precious blood of Jesus.
Amen
We believe in the sun,
though it is late in rising.
We believe in love,
though sometimes it is absent.
We believe in God,
though sometimes God is silent.
Amen
Here is Heaven made amongst us
When in peace we dwell side by side.
From the blinding glare of blank canvas
Life, in colours of communal pride.
Home to many sons and daughters,
Myriad more have journeyed through,
Floating on the peaceful waters,
Centuries old, yet still brand new.
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Here is Heaven in sunrise glory
Over flower, field and lake.
Here a beacon sings its story
And the thirst for knowledge slaked.
Here our champions train for battle,
First was born his mysterious ways.
Here first heard in lowly chapel
Story of Amazing Grace.
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Here the splendour of Midsummer,
Here protection when days were dark.
Here have monarchs made their slumber,
Humbler citizens found their ark.
Here are singers and musicians
Finding worship in their art.
Here are progress and tradition,
Both find room in faithful hearts.
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Here are people of many nations,
Diverse cultures in unity.
Each follows their heart’s vocation
And builds a true community.
Here we raise our joyful voices,
Heart and Music the other owns.
Soul and Spirit both rejoices;
Here is Heaven and heav’n is home.
As part of the 25/50 celebrations a Weaving Trust event will be held at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone. The main session is a series of one-to-one conversations, where people simply talk about their lives in Milton Keynes, and find out about the lives of others. There will be a feedback session at the end when we hope to gain insight and foresight into our developing community.
Tea and cake will be served afterwards.
Weaving Trust is a campaign of Citizens:MK.
All that divides us from God died with Christ on the cross. As we are again one with him, we commit ourselves, in the power of his Spirit, to break down our divisions and become one with each other, so that Christ’s name be glorified, the kingdom come and God’s will be done.
Amen
Registered charity number: 1202248
Address: 300 Saxon Gate West, Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes MK9 2ES
Email: admin@cornerstonemk.co.uk
Phone: 01908 237777 (answered when the Cornerstone building is open)
Go to: Financial Giving to the Church of Christ the Cornerstone for full information.