4 January 2009: Second Sunday after Christmas

Torah: >Deuteronomy 15:1-23
Prophet: Isaiah: 44:1-28
Writing: II Chronicles 11:5-23
Psalm: 43
Epistle: Titus 3:4-7
Gospel: Mathew 2:13-23
Collect: >Emanuel, you had wisdom beyond your age, yet you submitted to Joseph and Mary. Teach us to submit to legitimate authorities and your word, that we may grow in knowledge and love of you, and through humility would gain subjects for your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 5 January: Your generosity, Lord, humbles and inspires us. Make us more giving of all that we are. Make us more trusting in all that you are. Humbled and inspired, send us to all who hunger and thirst. this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (gold)

6 January: Lord Yaweh Sabbaoth, by the light of a star you guided the Magi into the presence of Yeshua to give him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. So let the light of Yeshua shine out through our hearts, that those around us would be drawn to your presence to render you homage and accept you as Lord and Saviour. This we ask in the blessed name of Yeshua haMoshiach. Amen. (gold)

7 January: Messiah, the good Shepherd and Lamb of God, grant us this day the willingness and the strength to follow both your lead and your example. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

8 January: Purge from us, Prince of peace, all indifference or resignation to the devaluing and destruction of human life. Create in us hearts that are broken and filled with your love for this world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

9 January: Spirit of the living God, embolden us to preach and to proclaim, to speak, to sing, and to share the good news that is ours to tell! This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

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10 January: You who are love and faithfulness, let each of us hear, respond, and give thanks for your call in our lives. Call us beyond ourselves. Call us to our neighbours. Call us to you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

28 December 2008: 1st Sunday after Christmas

Torah: Deuteronomy 14:3-29
Prophet: Isaiah 43:1-28
Writing: I Maccabees4:36-61
Psalm: 30
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7
Gospel: Mt. 1:18-25
Collect: Emanuel, you are the power which created the fiery sun and stars, the galaxies, and all that there is, yet you humbled yourself to be carried in the womb for nine months, and to be a little child, that you could dwell with us and be like us in all aspects save sin. Grant, Adonai, that we may fully appreciate what you did for us, that we would learn to humble ourselves in your sight, and truly allow Yeshua to be our guide. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: Emmanuel, as we remember the lives and deaths of those who died when Herod was attempting to kill you, help us to resist tyrants, and to stand strong against those forces today which would destroy innocent lives, whether through neglect or intent: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (Mathew 2:13-18)

Tuesday: Emmanuel, you raised up Thomas a Becket to protect the church against the authorities of this world. Help us to remember that the church must be in subjection to you and your word, and not to the authorities or whims of this world: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: Assuring God, what consolation we have in knowing that we serve a God of constant support. We can venture into the new year, knowing we are not alone but that God is with us, and all will be well. Help us to start anew in your love and mercy: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen.

Thurdsay: Emanuel, you who are with us, help us to remember that the name of Yeshua proclaims your salvation and healing, and through his finished work on the cross he completed his obedience to the law and the prophets began on this day, when he first shed blood in obedience to the law. Help us so to contemplate his holy name that we would truly accept that salvation and healing, and that our obedience to you would lead to salvation and healing of many: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white) (Luke 2:15-21)

Friday: Alpha and Omega, though we bear your holy image, we are often the first to blame and the last to forgive. Teach us instead to be the first to love and the last to condemn: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen.

Saturday: You deliver us, Lord, from many things so that we can belong to Messiah alone. May our lives which are freely lived, freely shared, and freely given bring honour, praise, and glory to your name: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen.

21 December: 4th Sunday of Advent

Torah: Deuteronomy 12:29-14:2
Prophet: Isaiah 42:1-25
Writing: II Chronicles 10:1-11:4
Psalm: 42
Epistle: II Peter 3:1-19
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Collect: El Shaddai, when you sent your angel Gabriel to Miriam, she accepted your message, and put her faith in you to complete your word in her, that The Word, Yeshua would be born into the world. Aid us, that our faith would be equal to hers, trusting you for defense, and trusting that you would complete your word in us today. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

Collects for the Week:
22 December (St. Thomas): El Shadai, who gave Thomas the strength to be ready to die for you, and the grace to travel to India. Help us that we may always be ready to give our lives for you and ready to travel to the far ends of the earth to proclaim your Gospel. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (John 20: 24-29)

23 December: El Shadai, Liberating God, it is awesome to call you father. You care for your children despite their circumstances. We thank you for institutions and individuals who minister to your will to uplift the poor, oppressed, and downtrodden, for as much as we do it to the least of these, we do it unto thee. Amen.

24 December: Sacrificial Lord, your incarnation continues to startle the world. There are still those who question the divine mystery of your birth. Those who are touched by your intervention in their lives hail you as their King and Savior. We prepare to welcome you anew this Nativity celebration. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

25 December: At your birth upon this earth, Lord we adore you. We worship you and we bless you for indeed you are King of kings and Lord of lords. We receive you anew this day not as the child in the manger, but as our true Savior and Lord. Amen. (Luke 2:1-20)

26 December: Emanuel, you raised up your servant Stephan to a ministry of service and to preach the Gospel. Teach us like him to forgive those who persecute us, and to be faithful in service and proclaiming your kingdom, this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (Acts 6:8-7:2a, 51c-60)

27 December: Emanuel, you raised up John to proclaim the Gospel, to reveal that you are love, and to be Bishop of Ephesus. Help us to so love one another that the world would see you in us and our behaviour and come to know you as Lord, and Saviour: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (John 212:19b-24)

14 December 2008: Third Sunday of Advent

Torah: Deuteronomy 12:1-28
Prophet: Isaiah 41:1-29
Writing: II Chronicles 9:1-31
Psalm: 96
Epistle: II Peter 2:1-25
Gospel: Mathew 25:31-46
Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

Collects for the Week:

15 December: El Shaddai , our God, how comforting it is to be reminded that however much we falter and stray from you, you will keep reaching out for us. We thank you this day for being there to catch us when we fall from faith. Thank you for your love. Amen.

16 December: El Shadai, we live in a materialistic world where values are often misplaced. We have had many catastrophes in our recent past in which the possessions we work so hard to accumulate vanish in a moment. Help us to set our minds on things eternal rather than things which are transitory. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

17 December: El Shadai, Life-giving Savior, we come to you today seeking a new anointing. Come, dear Lord, and quench the thirsting of our souls. Bread of Heaven, feed us until we want no more. Fill our cup. Fill it up and make us whole.
Thank you for hearing us. Amen.

18 December: El Shadai, you suffered so much for our salvation. We may endure weeping for a night but through the manifold grace of our God, joy comes in the morning. Thank you for the mornings, which usher in new hope enabling us to go on another day. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

19 December: El Shadai, you are the only true God. You call and form everything into existence. Sometimes we behave as if we ourselves control our destiny. Give us the humility to recognize that you alone are God, and all things must come under your authority. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

20 December: Come, long expected Yeshua. Come, Lord, and set your people free. Many are still in darkness, being denied of your liberating power. As in days of old, redeem our souls unto your kingdom. Set your people free to glorify you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

7 December 2008

Torah: Deuteronomy 11:1-32
Prophet: Isaiah 40:1-31
Writing: II Chronicles 7:11-8:18
Psalm: 100
Epistle: II Peter 1:1-21
Gospel: Mt. 24:29-42
Collect: El Shadai, you sent Yeshua into the world to begin the kingdom, announcing by word and mighty acts that you were in the world. Open our hearts and minds through the power of the Ruach haKodesh, so that no matter when you return, we will be prepared for that coming, living lives of holiness, and bearing much fruit. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

Collects for the week:

8 December: El Shaddai, you raised up Ambrose to keep the peace, to teach the faith and to enrich our worship of you. Be for us Lord, medicine when we are sick, our strength when we need help, the way when we long for heaven, our light when all is dark, and our food when we need nourishment. Send your Ruach haKodesh upon us that we would serve you as Ambrose did. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

9 December: El Shaddai, Gracious God, you give us so much. We thank you for those whom you have blessed with the good news of the gospel for proclamation. May they be faithful. Continue your call to men and women for the full time ministry of your church. Through your word, we pray. Amen.

10 December: El Shaddai, our God, through whom the world is illuminated, may the light of HaMoshiach guide our path this day. We pray for those who are still trapped
in darkness brought about by unaffirmed sins. May the light of HaMoshiach direct them to the path of peace in Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
* (c) 1986, 1993 by Dosia Carlson. Used by permission.

11 December: El Shaddai, loving and Eternal God, you came in human history to reconcile lost mankind to the joy and fellowship we first knew. You created us and said, "It is good." Thank you, dear Lord, for your work of reconciliation. Amen.

12 December: El Shaddai, ever-present God, it is sometimes difficult to shut out the many distractions around us and focus on you. Help us, O Lord, to cultivate a true attitude of meditating on you so that we can truly grasp the real joy of abiding in you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.


13 December: El Shaddai, you are our loving, merciful God, when we contemplate the debt of your mercy, we are at a loss to know how you could love us so. Thank you for your grace and mercy. May we use our new found freedom in HaMoshiach to forgive someone who has wronged us. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

30 November 2008: Advent Sunday

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:10-20
Prophet: Isaiah 40:1-11
Writing: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Psalm: 139
Epistle: Romans 10: 1-21
Gospel: Mathew 3:1-12
Collect: El Shadai, you raised up your prophet, John the Baptist to preach repentence and to prepare the path for Yeshua and the kingdom. So prepare our hearts and minds that our Adonai Yeshua may find a home from where through us he may reign and prepare the world for his future return. This we ask through our Adonai Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

23 November 2008: Trinity Sunday

Torah: Exodus 3:1-16
Prophet: Isaiah 6:1-8
Writing: Proverbs 8:22-31
Psalm: 93
Epistle: Rom 8:12-17
Gospel: Mark 16:14-18
Collect: Almighty Triune God, your name is veiled in mystery; yet, we dare to call you Father. Your Son was begotten before all ages; yet, he was born among us in time. Your Spirit fills your whole creation; yet you pour forth that same Spirit into the hearts of your adopted sons and daughters. As you have created, called, and loved us by name, draw us ever more deeply into the mystery of your divine life, that we may glorify you rightly through your Son, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

16 November 2008: 4th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah: Deuteronomy 10:1-22
Prophet: Isaiah 38:1-39:8
Writing: II Chronicles 6:1-7:10
Psalm: 132
Epistle: Titus 2:1-3:15
Gospel: Luke 18:15-17
Collect: Blessed are you, Holy Master, our God, King of the universe who sent your son Yeshua to reign over all the earth. So prepare our hearts, that we would always be prepared for the coming kingdom, that our light would shine before men, that they too would prepare for the coming kingdom. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

9 November 2008: Kingdomtide 3

Torah: Deuteronomy 9:1-29
Prophet: Isaiah 36:1-37:38
Writing: II Chronicles 5:2-14
Psalm: 138
Epistle: Titus 1:1-16
Gospel: Luke 12:22-40
Collect: Almighty Father, grant us the grace to persevere in faith and to trust in your Son's gospel of reconciliation. By the power of your Spirit, preserve us through this life, give us victory over sin and death, and lead us to your promised inheritance of everlasting life, the gift offered by your Son, Yeshuah haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

2 November: All Saints Sunday

Torah: Deuteronomy 8:1-20
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Eph 1:11-23
Gospel: Luke 6:20-36
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.

26 October 2008: Kingdomtide I

Torah: Deuteronomy 7:1-26
Propphet: Isaiah 34:1-35:10
Writing: II Chronicles 3:1-5:1
Psalm: 73
Epistle: Collosians 4:1-18
Gospel: John 5:30-47
Collect: Almighty Father, your Son taught that he will return at the last day to be our Judge. Through your Spirit keep us ever awake and vigilant, ready to welcome the glorious return of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

19 October 2008: 23 Gracetide

Torah: Deuteronomy 6:1-25
Prophet: Isaiah 33:1-24
Writing: II Chronicles 1:1-2:18
Psalm: 139
Epistle: Collosians 3:1-25
Gospel: John 17:1-26
Collect: Gracious Father, as your son Yeshua glorified you by being in the world, but not of the world, obeying you in all things; so help us to so obey you in all things that the world would see that we do not belong to it, but that we truly belong to you, glorifying you in all things. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

12 October2008: Gracetide 22

Torah: Lev. 23:33-43
Prophet: Zachariah 14:1-21
Writing: I Chronicles 29:1-30
Psalm: 11
Epistle: Collosians 2:1-23
Gospel: John 15:1-26
Collect: Gracious Father, your son Yeshua promised that whatever we asked in his name would be granted to us. Teach us to so love and imitate him, that all of our prayers would truly be in his name: This we ask through Yeshua who made this promise to us. Amen.

5 October 2008: 21st Sunday of Gracetid

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34
Prophet: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Writing: I Chronicles 28:1-21
Psalm: 116
Epistle: Colosians 1:1-29
Gospel: John 15:1-26
Collect: Gracious Father, who looks on the heart and not on appearances. Help us to think more about our relationship with you than with the goods and services of this world. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

28 September, Gracetide 20

Torah: Numbers 29:1-6
Prophet: Jeremiah 31:1-19
Writing: I Chronicles 23:1-21
Psalm: 74
Epistle: Phillipians 4:1-23
Gospel: John 14:15-31
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.

7 September 2008: 17th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah: Deuteronomy 4:1-49
Prophet: Isaiah 30:1-31:9
Writing: I Chronicles 21:1-22:1
Psalm: 73
Epistle: Phillipians 1
Gospel: John 8:12-59
Collect: Gracious Father, who commands us to be persistent in prayers. Teach us to humble ourselves in your sight and to recognise our own faults that we may have your help in conquering them, and that we may turn to you as little children turn to their parents. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

20 July 2008: Gracetide 10

Torah: Numbers 32:1-42
Prophet: Isaiah 19:1-20:6
Writing: I Chronicles 11:1-47
Psalm: 20
Epistle: Galatians 6:1-18
Gospel: John 13:1-38
Collect: Gracious Father, you command us to prepare for the kingdom by doing justice, loving with all our hearts and walking humbly with you. Help us to be faithful servants building up treasures in heaven by serving you through our neighbours here on earth. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen

Gracetide 9: 13 June 2008

Torah: Numbers 31:1-54
Prophet: Isaiah 17:1-18:7
Writing: Chronicles 10:1-14
Psalm: 47
Epistle: Galatians 5:1-26
Gospel: John 12:1-26
Collect: Gracious Father, you have filled us with life and goodness. You bless us and make us holy. By the power of your Ruach haKodesh, stir up in our hearts faithfulness even unto death, all in the name of your Son, the Messiah Yeshua, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

8 July 2008: Eighth Sunday of Gracetide

Torah: Numbers 30:1-16
Prophet: Isaiah 15:1-16:13
Writing: Nehemiah 13:1-31
Psalm: 106
Epistle: Galatians 4:1-31
Gospel: John 8:12-59
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son taught that he will return in glory at a time that only you know, but we fear that our weakness compromises our vigilance. Through your Ruach haKodesh draw us away from the slumber of sin and keep us ever awake and watchful, rejoicing in the praises of your Son, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

6th Sunday of Easter: 27 April 2008

Torah: Numbers 20:1-29
Prophet: Isaiah 5:1-30
Writing: Nehemiah 2:1-20
Psalm: 122
For the Epistle: Acts 12:1-5
Gospel: John 21:20-25
Collect: : Risen Lord, transform us daily into true citizens of the kingdom that we would transform the world around us into that kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

Fifth Sunday of Easter: 20 April 2008

Torah: Numbers 19:1-22
Prophet: Isaiah 3:1-4:6
Writing: Nehemiah 1:1-11
Psalm: 137
For the Epistle: Acts 11:19-30
Gospel: John 21:15-19
Collect: Risen Lord, who is known to us in the breaking of the bread. Remind us day by day to manifest your kingdom, that all peoples may see you in us. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

Thomas Sunday: 30 March 2008

Torah: Numbers 16:1-50
Prophet: II Kings 25:1-30
Writing: Ezdra 8:15-36
Psalm: 87
For the Epistle: Acts 9:32-10:33
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Introit: To you Oh Christ our God we give glory, and we ask that as you were willing to die for our sins, and on the third day were resurrected in glory from among the dead, that we, freed by you from sin, that we would find our eternal joy in you. Amen.
Collect: Dear Lord, when Thomas could not believe without seeing, but recognised you as his Lord and God: release our faith, that we would recognise you as saviour of the world, and follow you as Lord, wherever you may lead. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reign with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Palm Sunday

Gospel: John 12:12-19
Torah: Genesis 22:1-19
Prophet: Isaiah 53:4-12
Writing: Wisdom 2:12-24
Psalm: 22:1-19
Epistle: Phil 2:5-11
Gospel: John 18:1-19:37
Collect: ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of your tender love towards mankind, has sent your Son, our Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility; Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord.

9 March 2008: 5th Sunday in Lent

Torah: Numbers 15:1-41
Prophet: II Kings 23:36-24:20
Writing: Ezra 7:1-26
Psalm: 125
Epistle: II Cor 10:1-18
Gospel: John 12:37-50
Collect: Heavenly Father, who inspired the prophets to tell us about the coming of Yeshua and call us to repentance; open our eyes and ears to see and hear Jesus, that we may believe, obey, and not be judged by his word. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

4th Sunday in Lent: 2 March 2008

Torah: Numbers 14:1-45
Prophet: II Kings 23:4-35
Writing: Ezra 6:13-22
Psalm: 102
Epistle: II Corinthians 9:1-15
Gospel: John 12:27-36
Collect: Heavenly Father, you glorified your son Jesus, through his life, death, and resurrection. Help us to always walk with him who is the light, that darkness may not overcome us. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

25 February 2007: 3rd sunday of Lent

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Torah: Numbers 13:1-32

Prophet: II Kings 22:1-37

Writing: Ezra 5:1-17

Psalm: 68

Epistle: II Corinthians 7:1-8:24

Gospel: John 8:1-11

Collect: Dear Lord, you condemned not the woman caught in adultery. Help us to learn to be forgiving and not to cast stones at one another and to sin no more. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Lent I:10 February 2008

Torah: Numbers 11:1-35
Prophet: II Kings 20:1-26
Writing: Ezra 3:1-13
Psalm: 125
Epistle: II Corinthians 3:1-4:18
Gospel: John 2:13-25
Collect: Abba, Father, you sent your son Yeshua into the desert to fast and pray. Grant that we would so grow in the discipline of fasting, prayer, and study, that we would truly grow in knowledge and love of you, that the light of Yeshuah would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Transfiguration: 4 February 2008

Transfiguration Sunday
Torah: Numbers 10:1-36
Prophet: II Kings 18:1-37
Writing: Ezra 2:1-2, 64-70
Psalm: 147
Epistle: II Corinthians 1:1-2:17
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
Collect of the Day: Lord, on the mount of Transfiguration, the glory of the Father truly shone upon you. Let your power so overshadow us, that conquering sin and death in our lives, that we would join you in healing the sick, raising the dead, proclaiming the kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.


Shrove Tuesday
Epistle: Collosians 3:12-17
Gospel: Mathew 6:7-15
Collect: Heavenly Father, help us to truly forgive one another, that me may truly be your children, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Ash Wednesday
Prophet: Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm: 103:8-14
Epistle: II Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Gospel: Mathew 6:1-6, 16-21
Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness of our sins. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, now and forever.

27 February 2008: 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Torah: Numbers 9:1-23
Prophet: II Kings 17:1-41
Writing: Ezra 1:1-11
Psalm: 147
Epistle: I Corinthians 15:1-16:24
Gospel: John 4:43-5:18
Collect: Lord, you demonstrated your power to forgive sins through healings and miracles. Grant that your church empowered by the Holy Spirit would proclaim your forgiveness to all nations in all times and places. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Second Sunday After Epiphany: 20 January 2008

Torah: Numbers 8:1-26
Prophet: II Kings 16:1-20
Writing: Tobit 14:1-15
Psalm: 79
Epistle: I Corinthians 14:1-40
Gospel: John 2:1-12
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you came among us and called us to walk with you in discipleship, healing the sick, casting out demons and proclaiming the kingdom. Guide us o Lord, that being filled with the power of the Ruach haKodesh that we too would, in the name of Yeshua heal the sick, cast out demons and call people to participate in your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

1st Sunday after Epiphany:13 January 2008

Torah: Numbers 7:1-89
Prophet: II Kings 15:1-38
Writing: Tobit 11:1-12:22
Psalm: Psalm 9
Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-24
Gospel: John 1:29-34
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you were without sin, yet were baptised by John as an example for us. Through faith in you and through our baptisms, we died to sin, were raised to new life, and given the gift of the Ruach haKodesh to guide us. Remind us daily and infuse us with the Ruach haKodesh, that we must be examples to believers and non-believers that our lives would gather much fruit, new Christians dedicated to your service. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.