Friday, October 30, 2015

All Saints Day, 1 November 2015

Torah:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Prophet:  Micah 6:6-8
Writings:  Ecclesiasticus 2: 1-11
Psalm 37
Epistle:  Ephesians 1: 11-23
Gospel:  Matthew 5: 1-16
Collect: 

Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life.  So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

October 31: Reforrmation Day:
 Jeremiah 1:31-34                                                                                                                                     Psalm 46                                                                                                                                                Romans 3:19-28                                                                                                                                          John 8:31-36
  

Collect:  Heavenly Father, on this day Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, not to challenge the church, but to transform it into a true body for mission.  Grant us zeal in reforming the church and translating scripture and liturgy so all may understand your word, and be enabled for mission to the entire world.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah.  Amen.  (white)
  
November 2:  All Souls Day

Eve: Psalm: 116:10-17
Isaiah 25:6-9
I Thessalonians 4:13-18

All Souls Day:
Psalm: 130
Wisdom 3:1-9
John 5:24-27

Collect: Blessed Father, you are the Lord of the Living, and all the faithful are alive to you. Bless us with the memories of our loved ones who have gone on before us, that we following their examples may find a mansion prepared for us by our Lord Yeshua. This we ask in his most precious name. Amen. (white)

Saturday, October 17, 2015

18 October 2015 20th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Numbers 22:1-24:25
Prophets: II Kings 16: 1-20
Writings:  I Esdras 9: 1-55
Psalm: 51
Epistle:  I Cor 8: 1-13
Gospel: Luke 14: 1-34

Collect:   Gracious Father, who gives us many gifts to build the kingdom.  Help us not to bury our treasure and talents, but to use them in such a way that your kingdom is advanced.  This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.


Saturday, October 10, 2015

19th Sunday of Gracetide: 11 October 2015

Torah:  Numbers 21: 1-35
Prophets:  II Kings 15: 1-38
Writings:  I Ezra 8: 1-92
Psalm:  53
Epistle: I Corinthins 7: 35-40
Luke 12: 1-48


Gracious Father, who caused Zacheus to repent and make restitution for his sins, open our eyes to our own sins that we may repent,  make good our errors, and be reconciled with those whom we have hurt;that the world may see that we truly serving the risen Lord.  This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.