Dean Close Viral Chaplaincy: Recent Episodes
John Ash
An attempt to do Chaplaincy and Community in this new virtual world of working remotely. Seeking to lift our eyes beyond ourselves to one another and God himself.
"The LORD is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
For the final Chaplaincy pod we take a look back at the past term and consider the lessons learnt and what we might want to take with us into the new normal. We consider how we can pursue morality whilst remaining true to ourselves. Join us!
"Praise be to the LORD, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege." Psalm 31:21
"For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5
"Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name; worship the LORD in the splendour of his holiness." Psalm 29:2
One Decanian's story of dramatic return home to the Ukraine, a top tip for living peaceably on social media and a thought from a passage which frees us into patience even when we're fed up with life.
"My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the LORD." Psalm 26:12
A thought-provoking recipe including the following ingredients: #blacklivesmatter, the power of thankfulness, the dangers of carrying out eye surgery blind, and one squeaky chair. Enjoy.
"Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up you ancient doors that the 🤴 of glory may come in." Psalm 24:7
Another Dean Close Chapel production with a Charlie Harris good news story, top tips from Evie Sharpe, and advice on finding joy when life feels empty from Habakkuk (great name). Enjoy!
"My God, my God why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?" Psalm 22:1
"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD my Rock and Redeemer." Psalm 19: 14
"May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you." Psalm 20:1
A blend of community news, advice, good news, Bible and worship for Dean Close School, Cheltenham. Shout outs to Mrs Ledlie, Katie Hunt, Milo Jeffrey, and Beth Ellison.
"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." Psalm 19:14
"He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters." Psalm 18:16
Good news story from Lorcan Knox. Top tips from Biance Smith. Reading from Kate Smart. The origins and definition of love from 1 John. Enjoy!
"LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?" Psalm 15:1
"How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?" Psalm 13:2
"The words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times." Ps 12:6
Some Community news, top tips for isolation living, reflection, prayer and a chance to pause and look up in the midst of the online learning. Thanks to James Candy, Matt Beecham, and Evan Little for their contributions!
"...the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face." Psalm 11:7
"You, LORD, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry." Psalm 10:17
"God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish." Ps 9.18
"I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness; I will sing praises of the name of the LORD Most High." Ps 7:17
A chance to take ten, reflect, breath and look UP in a way which will make us more useful to loved ones around, whatever our day holds.
"Many, LORD are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us." Ps 4:6
"But you LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high." Ps3:3
John Ash invites DC staff to take a moment now to reflect on the things which matter most. Reading from Psalm 1.