Church News

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FIVE FINGER PRAYER

On Sunday, in church, we heard about a prayer tool that will help us in those moments when it can be hard to think of things to pray for. The Five Finger Prayer is a popular, easy-to-remember method for directing our daily prayers, famously shared by the former Pope Francis when he was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. As you always have your hands with you, you could do this with your family over dinner, before bed or at any point in the day when you have some free time.

For this Prayer you simply need your hand. For each finger there is a different category of person that you can pray for together. You could have your children draw around their hand and then write on each finger who they want to pray for.

Thumb (the closest finger to you): Pray for those closest to you – family and friends

Pointer finger (gives direction): Pray for those who give us direction – teachers, doctors, minister…etc

Index finger (the tallest finger): Those in leadership – Government, church, police

Ring finger (the weakest finger – ask any pianist!!): Those who are weak – sick, poor, homeless

Pinky finger (the smallest finger): After you have prayed for everyone else, pray for yourself.

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Baptism Celebration

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During the Sunday Club Celebration Service on 21^st June, Lorraine was baptised. She did very well standing up in front of everyone. During the service the congregation professed their faith and we renewed our commitment to nurture one another in faith, uphold one another in prayer and encourage one another in service.

Afterwards, during tea and coffee, Lorraine cut her cake and shared it with everyone.

Congratulations Lorraine!

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