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A place of beauty, joy and peace,with a stillness for prayer to never cease. The atmosphere pervades every stone,letting every heart feel quite at home. A place to just sit and simply be,where praise and thanks come naturally.

A simple act of sharing was how it all began,the young boy’s lunch he sacrificedas he gave it to the man.Who took his gift and blessed itwhich was multiplied that day,for many around were hungryfor more than they could say.It gave them time to listento receive much more than food,from this one small act ofContinue reading “The Loaves and Fishes”

The stage was set, the time had come,God’s gift to man, His only Son. Such love expressed and freely givenilluminates all that’s hidden. His total acceptance transforms our hearts,the dark becomes light, for each a new start. With the past forgiven our future is bright,His yoke is easy, any burden is light. For the giftContinue reading “God’s Gift”

The gift of love so freely given Illuminating all that’s hidden. Transfiguration then occurs. Now all is new, yet as it was. A different kingdom now to serve. In peace and gladness, filled with verve. For now I know and truly see That all are one, and all are me.

Like a seed in your garden so new,She was warm and faithful and true.You saw how special she was, how sweet,As she laid her gifts there at Your feet. Through many years she flowered and grewSo full of love and knowledge of you,Until at last You saw how sheCould show the rest of humanityHow YourContinue reading “The death of a friend”

The stage was set, the time had come,God’s gift to man His only Son.Such love expressed and freely given,illuminates all that’s hidden.His total acceptance transforms our hearts,the dark becomes light,for each a new start.With the past forgiven our future is bright,His yoke is easy, any burden is light.For the gift is Himself given freely eachContinue reading “The Christmas Gift”

The challenge came when the onesI lost were no longer there for me,It was an end to their suffering,but they had gone on- without me.I sat and cried and tried to seethe reason and sense of it all,then just as I was giving upI seemed to hear a call.It was then I realised life goesContinue reading “Challenging Times”

The blessing of our homeis a continual daily thing,brought about and fashionedby all the love we bring,to every act of kindnessthat lightens up the day,till each one’s heart is gladdenedthat home is where they stay.

That moment in time when your hearts reached outYour responses grew ever deeper.Love was formed, commitment made,Togetherness became ever sweeter.Through the years that followed,Your communion was blessed,With family and friends abundant.A joy which flourished, as you both confessedYour need, and your value of each other.Two similar connections when fused togetherBecome one, intermingling greatly.A priceless giftContinue reading “A Priceless Gift”

You gave a committmentAnd faithfully followed it through.I don’t know what I would have doneWithout each one of you.Unstintingly you gave your timeAnd re-arranged your day.Your willing heart and smiling faceMeant more than I can say.May God bless all your future yearsAnd those that you love as well.For in giving to me, you gave toContinue reading “The gift of You”