Colin Smith

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Ash Wednesday penitential prayer

Ash Wednesday penitential prayer

by Colin Smith

A short (171 words) penitential prayer, underpinned by praise, especially suited for the beginning of Lent - Ash Wednesday

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Ruth - A charming love story

Ruth - A charming love story

by Colin Smith

This reflection or short sermon (1293 words) retells the story of the book, highlighting the culture of the time and drawing out important lessons for us today.

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The woman at the well

The woman at the well

by Colin Smith

This reflection (or short sermon of 824 words) considers the significance of Jesus's words and actions, when he encounters a Samaritan woman of dubious morals at the well near Sychar

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Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

by Colin Smith

This reflection/short sermon (1118 words)examines the events surrounding Jesus's entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Their significance and relevance both then and today are drawn out.

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Ash Wednesday Reflection

Ash Wednesday Reflection

by Colin Smith

This reflection examines the background to the ashing ceremony and indicates how the Lent period is one of both hope and challenge

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Church or Chapel anniversary

Church or Chapel anniversary

by Colin Smith

This short reflection reviews the background to a church or chapel anniversary and poses questions about current practice and understanding.

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Remembrance Day, a reflection, meditation or sermon

Remembrance Day, a reflection, meditation or sermon

by Colin Smith

This meditation/reflection has been used, and well received, as a short sermon (918 words) for Remembrance day. It is based on the ceremonial nature of Remembrance day services and explores the role of ceremonies in church and military lifes

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Penitential prayers related to Christ's Passion

Penitential prayers related to Christ's Passion

by Colin Smith

These two short prayers express the sorrow of our inadequate response to Christs sacrifice.

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Meditation or short sermon for remembrance Day

Meditation or short sermon for remembrance Day

by Colin Smith

A childhood memory starts a train of thought on possible justifications for war particularly the need for good to confront evil.

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The Helmet of Salvation

The Helmet of Salvation

by Colin Smith

This reflection on the helmet of salvation considers the biblical use of the phrase and its implications for todays Christians.

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Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday

by Colin Smith

This reflection considers Mothering Sunday in the light of changing patterns of family life.

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Sunset - At the going down of the sun

Sunset - At the going down of the sun

by Colin Smith

Sunset over West shore Llandudno

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Mothering Sunday Intercessory Prayer

Mothering Sunday Intercessory Prayer

by Colin Smith

A short mainly intercessory prayer for Mothering Sunday.

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Wedding at Cana - a floral interpretation

Wedding at Cana - a floral interpretation

by Colin Smith

This floral interpretation of the wedding at Cana was created by members of Hayfield Methodist Church as part of a recent flower festival.

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Meditation-The temptations

Meditation-The temptations

by Colin Smith

The following meditation is an account of how Jesus might have told the story of His time in the wilderness..

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Meditation- Coward Colin's Big Barns (The Rich Fool)

Meditation- Coward Colin's Big Barns (The Rich Fool)

by Colin Smith

This meditation, based on the parable of the rich fool, leads to wider worries than just shortage of money, but leads us back in prayer to our Lord as the only sure source of security for the future.

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Meditation - The day of Pentecost

Meditation - The day of Pentecost

by Colin Smith

Meditation looking at the Day of Pentecost and how we can see the Holy Spirit in our lives today.

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Poem - The day we climbed the mountain

Poem - The day we climbed the mountain

by Colin Smith

The Day we climbed the mountain. This poem was written as a bit of fun to support an All Age worship service. Although the mountain which is referred to is Kinder Scout, in the Peak District of Derbyshire, the name of any local mountain can be used instead. The theme was “Finding…

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