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  1. Back to school… this academic year marks 200th birthday of CofE schools, which educate 1m children today. More at www.natsoc200.org.uk
  2. "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."
  3. Today we remember Birinus, bishop, 650
  4. Remember that the nominations for the new General Synod close today: http://www.generalsynodelections2010.org
  5. Today we reflect on Luke 5:35 (NIV) But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; in those days they will fast."
  6. Today we remember Gregory the Great, bishop, teacher of the faith, 604
  7. Luke 5:10-11 "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
  8. Today we remember Martyrs of Papa New Guinea, 1901, 1942
  9. Today we reflect on Mark 8:29 (NIV) "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ.[b]"
  10. Today we remember Giles, hermit, c.710
  11. Remember there are two days to go before the nominations for General Synod close: http://www.generalsynodelections2010.org.
  12. Today we reflect on Luke 4:32 (NIV) They were amazed at his teaching, because his message had authority.
  13. Today we remember Aiden, bishop, missionary, 651
  14. Acts 10 "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
  15. Today we remember John Bunyan, spiritual writer, 1688
  16. Today we reflect on Jonah 3:3 (NIV) Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh.
  17. Today we reflect on Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
  18. Matthew 25:26 (NIV) 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?
  19. Today we remember Augustine, bishop, teacher of the faith, 430
  20. Today we reflect on Matthew 25:13 (NIV) "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.