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The Athelney Benefice – Service Rota

October 2020

Prayer for the Athelney Benefice

Almighty God,

Who made all things and sustains all things;

We come together remembering the past and full of hope for the future;

We thank you for the part you call us to play in our Benefice’s continuing story.

Lord, bind us more closely together and unite us in the work of your kingdom in our communities;

Help us to draw on the gifts and talents in our midst and to use them in your service.

May we be a welcoming and loving community, united in worshipping you and open to your guiding Spirit.

Holy Spirit guide us at this time of uncertainty and change:

Fill us with vision and energy; make us faithful in prayer and worship, that we may discover your way for the future and see your kingdom grow.

We ask these things in the name of your Son our Saviour, Jesus Christ.         Amen

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So it is with a heavy heart we bid farewell to our Honorary Associate Priest

we ought to be laying on a banquet or a feast, at the very least.

You have inspired and comforted us when we were in need,

overseeing many a church service and PCC meeting indeed.

You have done so much for our little benefice,

so many things, I can not even begin to list.

Though the Archdeacons are now heard to rejoice;

no more will they hear from your troublesome voice.

We know this is not a good bye, but merely an au revoir,

as we look forward to a future song, even if there is no choir.

Where would we be without you, I dare not speculate.

For all your help, we simply say, “Cheers mate”.