Gracious Lord,
As we enter this Holy Week, we come before you with open hearts, ready to walk the path from celebration to sacrifice, from sorrow to hope.
As the crowds once cried “Hosanna,”help us to welcome you not just with our words, but with our lives.
When we are confronted with truth, give us courage to face what needs changing within us.
In the quiet moments of this week, teach us the depth of your love - a love that serves, that kneels, that gives without counting the cost.
When fear and uncertainty rise within us, as they did in Gethsemane, remind us that we are never alone, and that your presence holds us steady.
As we stand at the foot of the cross, help us not to turn away from suffering - our own or that of others - but to trust that even in the darkest moments,your love is still at work.
In the stillness of waiting, when hope feels distant and answers unclear, teach us patience and quiet trust, knowing that your story is not yet finished.
And as Easter draws near, prepare our hearts for resurrection - not only to celebrate new life,but to be renewed and transformed by it.
We offer this week to you, Lord, with all that we are and all that we carry.
Walk with us, shape us, and lead us into the fullness of your love.
Amen.
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In 2018 our church put together an exhibition called WW1 Whitton – a Commemoration.
Along with the Remembrance Exhibition an ‘Experience Remembrance’ for local school children and uniform groups took place. Six ‘Stations’ with displays and volunteers leading children through the themes of Conflict, Sacrifice, Freedom, Courage, Peace and Remembrance.
Commemorative Trees were planted at our schools with plaques provided by The Hunnaball Family Funeral Group and it culminated with a Sunset Service to mark the end of the WWI Whitton Remembrance with The Rt Reverend Dr Mike Harrison Bishop of Dunwich and The Worshipful The Mayor of Ipswich Cllr Jane Riley.
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