CR5 Issue 169 June 2019

CR5 Trip Down Memory Lane
A postcard dated August 1948 shows some well turned-out ladies enjoying a game of
bowls at the Memorial Ground, Marlpit Lane overlooked by a group of gentlemen.
The green is now looked after by volunteers and the bowlers play in a different direction.
Are you interested in local history? Then why not join the Bourne Society.
Apply to : J Hurrion, 7 The Towers, Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5YL
www.bourne-society.org.uk
Praying for the Government
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,
intercession and thanksgiving be made for all
people—for kings and all those in authority, that we
may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and
holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
Where do you stand on Brexit? Are you a remoaner
who wants a people’s vote to try and reverse the
decision? Are you a hard Brexiteer who would just
be happy to leave the EU whether there is a deal or
not? The referendum in 2016 left the country divided
and there is little indication that some 2 ½ years
later we are less divided. How should a Christian
view all of this?
No doubt Christians reflect the views present in
the general population with some being for exiting
the EU whilst others wish to remain. Whatever our
personal views on Brexit, let me suggest that there
is one thing all Christians can be united on and join
together in, and that is praying for the government
of the day in dealing with the issues that confront
it. There is a daily prayer that is said in the House
of Commons which is a rich and a very powerful
prayer. It says:
Lord, the God of righteousness and truth, grant
to our Queen and her government, to Members
of Parliament and all in positions of responsibility,
the guidance of your Spirit. May they never lead
the nation wrongly through love of power, desire
to please, or unworthy ideals but laying aside all
private interests and prejudices keep in mind their
responsibility to seek to improve the condition of
all mankind; so may your kingdom come and your
name be hallowed. Amen.
Sadly, some have sought to stop this prayer being
said in Parliament. They may or may not be successful
in that endeavour, but it doesn’t stop Christians
joining together to pray this prayer for our nation.
Maybe the view Christians should take on Brexit
and on any issue that is debated in Parliament is to
prayerfully bring it before the throne of grace.
I’ve decided to commit to praying this prayer for
our country, why not join me?
Prayer: Lord, the God of righteousness and truth,
grant to our Queen and her government, to Members
of Parliament and all in positions of responsibility,
the guidance of your Spirit. May they never lead
the nation wrongly through love of power, desire
to please, or unworthy ideals but laying aside all
private interests and prejudices keep in mind their
responsibility to seek to improve the condition
of all mankind; so may your kingdom
come and your name be hallowed. Amen.
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Sundays In Coulsdon Community Centre Upper Hall.
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