--- title: "Worship for this week - Friendship" url: "https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2020-04-23-10-02-34-worship-for-this-week-friendship" school: "St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery" --- # Worship for this week - Friendship ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/blog/Worship/Friendship_poster.jpg) 23 April 2020 [Mr Mackley](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/author/head) [Worship](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/category/worship) Hello, for me one of the hardest things about not being in school 'as normal' is being able to gather together as a school family for our acts of worship. So, I thought I would share with you what we would have been thinking about this week. --- Normally I would light a candle and say these words: This day may we know: the wisdom of God the Father, the **friendship** of God the Son and the guidance of God the Holy Spirit. At this time of separation, it is very hard to meet with our friends and we will probably be really missing them. With the internet, mobile phones and video calling we can at least see each others' faces and talk but it's not the same as being with them in the same room. In the Old Testament part of the Bible there is a book of wise sayings called The Book of Proverbs. One saying is: There is a **friend** who sticks closer than a brother. *Proverbs Chapter 18, verse 24.* Christians believe that God, through Jesus, is our closest **friend**, even closer than our best friend or even a brother or sister. Different people have different views of **friendship**, what it means to them. This poem gives a few suggestions of what **friendship** can be: Friendship is: **F**inding things to do together **R**elying on each other **I**mpossible on your own **E**njoying being together **N**ever selfish **D**epending on someone else **S**haring hopes and dreams **H**appiness and laughter **I**ncluding others **P**recious Is this how you view friendship? During this time away from friends, spending much more time with family, have a think about what friendship means to you. Are you actually friends with your family (I know at times I find it hard to be friendly with mine!) and what qualities do you have that make you a good friend? Like everyone else, I am really looking forward to being able to meet up with my friends when this is all over and we can celebrate spending time together again. May God bless us all. Mr M **Prayer for a Special Friend** Dear Lord Jesus, You have shown us through the Bible that you want to be woven into our lives as our **friend**. Thank you that we can talk to you at any time because you are even closer to use than the people in our own family. Amen Previous ### [Easter Sunday](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2020-04-12-14-21-50-easter-sunday) Next ### [Update from the Headteacher](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/blog/2020-04-23-11-17-46-update-from-the-headteacher) ### Comments ### Leave a Comment - [![Artsmark Award](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/Am_Schl_Gld_RGB.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![EAL Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/EAL_Silver.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) - [![Halo Code](https://files.schudio.com/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary/images/partners/halo_code.jpg)](https://st-matthewscofe.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/our-awards) ##### Location New Hall Lane Preston Lancashire PR1 5XB ##### Contact Us 01772 794482 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587761925215) - [X](https://x.com/mackley_ma56490) © Copyright 2018–2026 St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy and Nursery School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stmatthewspreston.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)