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Thought for the Day - 26/05/2010

“Love your enemies, Pray for those who persecute you… If you only love those who love you, what good is that?… If you are kind only to your friends, how different are you from everyone else?   Matthew...
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Thought for the Day - 25/05/2010

Grace – treat others, not as they deserve but as God wishes them to be treated – with loving kindness and mercy.
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Thought for the Day - 19/05/2010

There is a right and wrong confidence.  There is the confidence of a person who knows that they are prepared and can deal with the situation.  But confidence becomes wrong when it becomes arrogant, co...
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Thought for the Day - 18/05/2010

STOP and THINK.      “So think clearly and exercise self control”.  Peter 1:13
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Thought for the Day - 12/05/2010

Alvin Toffler:  “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”Proverbs 15,2.  “The wise person makes learning a joy:...
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Thought for the Day - 11/05/2010

“You can’t always get what you want.  But if you try sometimes well you might find you get what you need”.  Rolling Stones- God does not always give us what we want but he does give us what we need.
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Thought for the Day - 06/05/2010

“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about it’s own things”  Matt. 6:34
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Thought for the Day - 29/04/2010

Relationships Think of others - Is there someone you should talk to, have always said, you must catch up with, someone you should say sorry to, someone who is not well or could be cheered up with a vi...
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Thought for the Day - 26/04/2010

Enlightenment – Have you found what you are looking for?In their search for answers to life Buddhists have the goal of achieving enlightenment or nirvana.  They use the analogy of a lotus flower.  The...
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Thought for the Day - 14/04/2010

Blame.  Many times we blame a lot of things or others for our circumstances.  Many times the real answer lies with our own actions and us.
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Thought for the Day - 13/04/2010

“If you see someone in a hole, help them out.”  At the end of the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus says, “Go and do likewise”.
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Thought for the Day - 12/04/2010

Is Heaven just an endless supply of chocolate?What does eternal life hold for us?
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Thought for the Day - 26/03/2010

“The darkest hour is the one before the dawn”.There is hope. There is light at the end of the tunnel.  The story of Easter tells us of the trials and pain at Jesus’ death followed by his resurrection.
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Thought for the Day - 23/03/2010

“Why did Jesus come to earth?”
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Thought for the Day - 19/03/2010

A SmileA smile costs nothing, but gives much.  It enriches those who receive, without making poorer those who give.  It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.  None is so ri...
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Thought for the Day - 16/03/2010

“Poetry like music should communicate before it is understood”.  T.S. Elliott
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Thought for the Day - 10/03/2010

What is our purpose?  “It is God who directs the lives of his creatures, everyone’s life is in his power”.
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Thought for the Day - 08/03/2010

International Womens Day.Celebrating the dedication of women who work together to bring an end to much suffering in this world.“I will go wherever you go and live wherever you live.”  Ruth. 1.16
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Thought for the Day - 01/03/2010

GRACE.  “God’s riches at Christ’s Expense”
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Thought for the Day - 26/02/2010

Romans 13,13…  “we should be decent and true in every thing that we do”
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Thought for the Day - 23/02/2010

During the silence please remember Laura Breheny who died during the Christmas holidays and whose month’s mind occurred just before half term. Laura attended Newtown from 2001-2007, and those of you i...
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Thought for the Day - 22/02/2010

“Choose for yourselves this day”  Joshua 24.15
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Thought for the Day - 26/01/2010

"That success may crown our enterprises, joy dwell in our hearts and all around us, and what sorrow we cannot be spared, can be transfigured into a finer joy, the joy of knowing that we have occupied ...
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Music - 26/01/2010

Flute, clarinet, saxophone, voice, guitar and piano lessons today.  Details on the noticeboard.  Changes have been made to both Stephen Mackey's and Joe Whelan's timetables.  Please double check these...
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Thought for the Day - 26/01/2010

"Those who deal truthfully are his delight"  Proverbs, 2.22'I have to live with myself and so, I want to be fit for myself to know.  I want to be able as days go by, always to look myself in the eye. ...
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Thought for the Day - 25/01/2010

"Anyone who listens to my teaching and obeys me is wise.  But anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish"  (Matt. 7.24-26)
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Thought for the Day - 22/01/2010

Foundation - Hard WorkIn sport - it doesn't always pay off in the short term.  But it's the only thing that will give you a chance of success.
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Thought for the Day - 20/01/2010

"Who is my neighbour?"  Luke 10:29.  Who gave help to the dying man.  The good Samaritan.  "The one who showed him mercy"  v.37"Now you go and do the same."  We think especially of the people of Haiti...
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Thought for the Day - 19/01/2010

"Love your neighbour as yourself"As we strong enough to do this?  Are we secure enough of ourselves?  Do we love ourselves?  Are your foundations, beliefs and values, strong?Two parts:  Love yourself ...
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Thought for the Day - 18/01/2010

"Build your house on solid rock" - It is important to have a good foundation in your life.  You will be tested in all that you do.
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Thought for the Day - 15/01/2010

This morning we think of the people of Haiti and the devastation that is visited upon this poor country
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Thought for the Day - 13/01/2010

"Build Your House on Solid Rock"
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Thought for the Day - 08/01/2010

Even in tough times there is always somebody in a worse position than you.
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Thought for the Day - 07/01/2010

"Where 2 or 3 are gathered together" New Years Resolutions - Think and reflect on mistakes we have made and improvements we want to make.
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Thought for the Day - 09/12/2009

"I can't help you, I can't do anything for you,unless you let me."
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Thought for the Day - 08/12/2009

AdventWe have tested and tasted too much, lover -Through a chink too wide there comes in no wonder,But here in the Advent-darkened roomWhere the dry bread and the sugarless teaOf penance will charm ba...
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Thought for the Day - 04/12/2009

Doing Good"Do not withhold Good"   Prov. 3.27
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Thought for the Day - 01/12/2009

Today our thoughts and Prayers are with the Vogelaar family.
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Thought for the Day - 23/11/2009

"Wise People Treasure Knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites trouble".
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Thought for the Day - 18/11/2009

Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson from A Return To Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are pow...
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Thought for the Day - 17/11/2009

"Those who dare do, those who done not, do not"Goliath challenged the Israelites.  Many saw his size and thought he's too big.  David looked at him and thought how can I miss.
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Thought for the Day - 16/11/2009

Let your light shine !!!"No one lights a lamp and then hides it under a basket" - Luke Iiv33
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Thought for the Day - 13/11/2009

Searching for quality but accepting our own shortcomings
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Thought for the Day - 11/11/2009

Peace Testimony of the Society of Friends.  "A Declaration from the Harmless and Innocent People of God called Quakers" - Charles II 1660.
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Thought for the Day - 10/11/2009

16.24    Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.17.22    A cheerful heart is good medicine but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.
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Thought for the Day - 09/11/2009

Today we remember the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.  We remember the prayer vigils in Leipzig which lead up to the peaceful marches.  We remember those people in other parts of the ...
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Thought for the Day - 04/11/2009

CHILDRENIf children live with criticismthey learn to condemnIf children live with hostilitythey learn to fightIf children live with ridiculethey learn to be shyIf children live with shamethey learn to...
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Thought for the Day - 03/11/2009

"We encourage individual responsibility to the group and the groups responsibility for each individual".We as members of a group of learners, should be on time, prepared and ready to work and  to part...
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Thought for the Day - 02/11/2009

"Oh that they were wise…..that they would consider their latter end"   Deut 32.29It is time to prioritise what we do, what things do we need to focus on and what distractions should we avoid.
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Thought for the Day - 23/10/2009

"Fly Away and Rest"
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Thought for the Day - 21/10/2009

"Use it or lose it"We are given many talents and gifts, we must use them to the best of our ability.
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Thought for the Day - 20/10/2009

"How we talk to each other and things we say is important"Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me - words cut deep and the wounds take a long time to heal.
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Thought for the Day - 19/10/2009

"God has no hands but ours".It is through us that God works.  It is what we do that helps create heaven on earth.
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Thought for the Day - 14/10/2009

“We all make many mistakes, but those who control their tongues can also control themselves in every other  way”  James 3 v 2.Be careful of what we say to each other.  Speak to each other with kindnes...
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Thought for the Day - 12/10/2009

"if anyone wants to be first, he must put himself last.In Gods kingdom the least are considered the greatest.The most honourable seat in the house is for the one we overlook"
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Thought for the Day - 08/10/2009

"24 hour Rule"Don Schula only gave his players 24 hours to celebrate a victory or to sulk over a defeat then they had to put it behind them.  Victory/defeat - we can learn a lot.  Victory cannot get a...
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Thought for the Day - 06/10/2009

"Ode to a Comfy Bed  -  Pat IngolosbyOh warm!Oh comfy!Oh glorious bed!I don’t' wish to  leave theeThough nightime has fled.Thou art warm and comfyThou art safe and snugOh heavenly blankets!Oh snuggeld...
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Thought for the Day - 05/10/2009

"Silence On the timetable"Why it is quite important in our day.Take time to be silent and listen to that of God which is inside you.
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Thought for the Day - 02/10/2009

"Come unto me all who are weary or carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest"
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Thought for the Day - 30/09/2009

“Why does suffering happen?”
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Thought for the Day - 29/09/2009

"A ship is safe in Harbour, but that's not what Ships are for".Bored, hanging around - step out, find a new challenge, stick at it, be disciplined, if there is a problem, solve it.
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Thought for the Day - 28/09/2009

"The Best a Man Can  Get"Set high standards for yourself and to get best results, like shaving, you have to practice on do it every day.
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Thought for the Day - 23/09/2009

Matt. 25 v13"Stay Awake And Be Prepared"
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Thought for the Day - 22/09/2009

Revelations 3 "Open The Door"
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Thought for the Day - 16/09/2009

"Sometimes we just have to have faith and trust    Without - we worry all the time."
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Thought for the Day - 15/09/2009

Lev. 6 1-7"Pay it Back, with 20%"
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Thought for the Day - 14/09/2009

Luke 6.31"Do for others as you would like them to do for you".
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Thought for the Day - 11/09/2009

“Forgive as the Lord forgave you”  Col. 3.13
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Thought for the Day - 09/09/2009

2 Timothy"I have fought the good fight.I have finished the Race"
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Thought for the Day - 08/09/2009

"When you lie down, you will not be afraid……….And your sleep will be sweet."GETTING TO BED EARLY"cannot soar with the eagles if you hoot with the owls"Important part of training - rest is important.  ...
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Thought for the Day - 07/09/2009

Corinthians 12v. 14-21.    "Yes the body has many parts….    What a strange thing a body would be if it only had one part"This quotation tells us to be involved in all the school has to offer.
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Thought for Today - 03/09/2009

Psalm 118.8"It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in people".
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Thought for Today - 02/09/2009

Philippians 2,4 "Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others"
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