Sunday, December 27, 2009

3 January 2009: 2nd Sunday after Christmas

Torah: Genesis 25: 1-34
Prophet: Jeremiah 23: 1-40
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 7:1-10
Psalm: 119: 89-96
For the Epistle: Revelation 10:1-11
Gospel: Matthew. 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. Amen.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

27 December 2009: 1st Sunday after Christmas

Torah: Genesis 24: 1-67
Prophet: Jeremiah 22: 1-30
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 6:1-6
Psalm: 119:80-88
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7
Gospel: Matthew. 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.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Advent IV: 20 December 2009

Torah: Genesis 23: 1-20
Prophet: Jeremiah 21: 1-14
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 5:1-19
Psalm: Psalm 119:73-80
For the Epistle: Revelation 9:1-21
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. (blue)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

III Advent: 13 December 2009

Torah: Genesis 22:1-24
Prophet: Jeremiah 20: 1-18
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 4:1-25
Psalm: 119:65-72
For the Epistle: Rev. 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 10:28-31
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. (blue or rose)

Sunday, November 29, 2009

II Advent: December 2009

Torah: Genesis 21:1-34
Prophet: Jeremiah 19:1-15
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 3:1-12
Psalm: 119:57-64
For the Epistle: Rev. 7:1-17
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
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. (blue)

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Advent Sunday: 29 November 2009

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:10-20
Prophet: Isaiah 40:1-11
Writing: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Psalm: 139
Epistle: I Corinthians 1:1-9
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Collect: El Shadai, you raised up your prophet, John the Baptist to preach repentance 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. (Blue)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

22 November 2009: 4 Kindomtide

Torah: Genesis 20:1-18
Prophet: Jeremiah 18:1-23
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 2:1-37
Psalm: Psalm 119:48-55
For the Epistle: Revelation 6:1-17
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
Collect: Almighty Father, it is your will to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Through the power of your Spirit, free the peoples of the earth from the jaws of sin and death and unite us under the most gracious rule of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (blue)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

15 November 2009: Kingdomtide 3

Torah: Genesis 19:1-38
Prophet: Jeremiah 17:1-28
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 1:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 119:41-48
For the Epistle: Rev. 5: 1-14
Gospel: Matthew. 24:1-51
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 (blue)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

8 November 2009: Second Sunday of Kingdomtide

Torah: Genesis 18:1-23
Prophet: Jeremiah 16:1-21
Writing: IV Maccabees 18:1-23
Psalm: 119:33-40
Epistle: Rev. 3:1-4:11
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-39
Collect: Gracious Father, Yeshua promised signs and wonders to his disciples. Help us to so walk with our eyes upon Yeshua that we will recognise the signs of the times, and that we truly seek you kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, on God in glory everlasting. (Blue)

Sunday, October 25, 2009

1 November : All Saints Sunday

Torah: Genesis 16:1-17:27
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: 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.

Monday, October 12, 2009

18 October 2009: 20 Gracetide

Torah: Genesis 14:1-24
Prophet: Jeremiah 14:1-22
Writing: IV Maccabees 8:1-14:1
Psalm: 119:25-32
For the Epistle: Revelations 1:1-20
Gospel: Mathew 22:1-22
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.

Monday, October 5, 2009

11 October 2009: 19 Gracetide

Torah: Genesis 13:1-18
Prophet: Jeremiah 13:1-27
Writing: IV Maccabees 5:1-7:23
Palm: 119:17-24
Epistle: Jude
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-46
Collect: 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.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

4 October 2009: Gracetide 18

Torah: Leviticus 23:33-43
Prophet: Zachariah 14:1-21
Writing: IV Maccabees 4:1-26
Psalm: 119:9-16
Epistle: Romans 16:1-27
Gospel: Mathew 27:18-27
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.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

27 September 2009: 17 Gracetide

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34
Prophet: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Writing: IV Maccabees 3:1-22
Psalm: 119:1-8
Epistle: Romans 15:1-32
Gospel: Mathew 21:12-17
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. (green)

Sunday, September 13, 2009

20 September:

Torah: Numbers 29:1-6
Prophet: Jeremiah 31:1-19
Writing: IV Maccabees 2:1-24
Epistle: Romans 14:1-23
Gospel: Mathew 20:17-28
Collect: Gracious Father, who through your son, Yeshua cleansed the lepers and healed the sick. Guide us not to be obstacles to others, but to have that true faith in you that we too could say to the mountain, be removed and cast into the sea and have it done. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
(Green)

Friday, September 11, 2009

13 September: 15 Gracetide

Torah: Genesis 12:10-20
Prophet: Jeremiah 12:1-17
Writing: IV Maccabees 1:1-35
Psalm: 16
Epistle: Romans 13:1-14
Gospel: Mathew 19: 16-30
Collect: Gracious Father, you have blessed us in many ways. You have given us Moses and the prophets, and raised Jesus from the dead to show us the way. Grant that we would pay attention so as to follow you to the gates which lead to eternal bliss that we may join with Abraham and all the saints in the banquet with you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

Sunday, August 23, 2009

30 August 2009: 13 Gracetide

Torah: Genesis 10:1-11:9
Prophet: Jeremiah 10:1-25
Writing: III Maccabees 6:1-39
Psalm: 145
Epistle: Romans 10:1-24
Gospel: Mathew 18:15-35
Collect: Gracious Father, you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to see the true state we are in that we may repent and come to you for forgiveness, that we may join you in the banquet which you have prepared for all who serve you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
(green)

Sunday, August 16, 2009

23 August 2009: 12 Gractide

Torah: Genesis 9:18-32
Prophet: Jeremiah 8:18-9:26
Writing: III Mac 5:1-51
Psalm: 50
Epistle: Rom. 9
Gospel: Mt. 18:1-14
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son Yeshua told us that we must love him more than parents, children or spouse. Teach us to truly love you with all of our heart, mind and strength, that we may eat with you at that great banquet which is to come. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Green)

24 August: Father, you gave Bartholomew the grace to travel and die for his Lord Yeshuah, grant that we may persevere through the end that we representing Yeshuah here on earth would truly make him known. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

25 August: Protective Counselor, thank you for keeping us in your care as we seek to fulfill our call to your service. As humans we are unable to anticipate all that may challenge or keep us from that task. We so appreciate your constant presence with us. In the care of your Spirit. Amen.

26 August: Merciful God, you give us the power of speech to transform those that hear our words. We must carefully guard this gift and seek your understanding before we engage the use of it. Be the voice that we use in your service in the mission of HaMoshiach's church. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

27 August: Holy and Triune God, your word lives forever. May we bear the truth of it in our hearts, minds, and souls so that for our brief appearance on this earth we will be empowered to act as your witness to others with the power of the Spirit. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

28 August: Father, you raised up your bishop, Augustine of Hippo in a time fraught with temporal dangers and hardships to inspire people to seek the City of God. Help us to be seekers of that eternal city, that we may always know that our true citizenship is in heaven and that we are heaven’s ambassadors here on earth. This we ask in the name of him whom we represent here on earth, Yeshuah, the true and rightful king. Amen. (white)

29 August: Eternal Spirit, your glory is revealed to the youngest and least of your people. May we never believe ourselves so wise that we fail to recognize and acknowledge you and your creation. It is when we seek you that we are truly wise. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

16 August: 11 Gracetide

Torah: Genesis 8: 1-9:17
Prophet: Jeremiah 8:1-17
Writing: III Mac 4:1-21
Psalm: 90
Epistle: Rom. 8
Gospel: Mt. 17:22-27
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son Yeshua wept for Jerusalem and its sins. So open up our hearts and minds to the power of the Holy Spirit that we would enter through the narrow gate that leads to life. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you in glory everlasting. Amen. (Green)

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

9 August: Gracetide 10

Torah: Genesis 6:1-7:24
Prophet: Jeremiah 7:1-34
Writing: III Maccabees 3:1-29
Psalm: 51
Epistle: Romans 7
Gospel: Mathew 16: 21-28
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.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

9th Sunday of Gracetide: 2 August 2009

Torah: Genesis 4:25-5:32
Prophet: Jeremiah 6:1-30
Writing: III Maccabees 2:1-33
Psalm: 32
Epistle: Romans 6:1-fin
Gospel: Mathew 16:1-20
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

Thursday, May 28, 2009

31 May: Pentecost

Torah: Genesis 11:1-9
Prophet: Joel 2:28-32
Writing: Wisdom 1:1-8
Psalm: 104:25-37
For the Epistle: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel: John 15:26-16:11
Collect:

Heavenly Father who sent the Ruach haKodesh in this day to empower the church, so fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that empowered by Him we would go out preaching the Gospel, healing the sick, raising the dead and proclaiming liberty to the captives. 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.


1 June: Dear Lord, as Miriam was excited to share the good news of the upcoming birth of Yeshua, with her cousin, Elizabeth, grant us excitement that we may tell others how Yeshua may be born in their hearts. This we ask in his most glorious name.Amen. (white) (Visitation transferred from Sunday)


2 June: Heavenly Father, your martyr Justin wandered from teacher to teacher seeking you, and you revealed yourself unto him through your word. We beseech you O Lord, that all who seek you, or to increase their knowledge of you would find and be found by you, that they may know the true joys of the kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Justin Martyr transferred from Monday)


>3 June: Oh Lord, as you gave Blandina and her companions in Lyons courage and strength to confess they were Christians in the face of false accusations, and grim torture; grant us the courage and strength to confess with our lips and our lives that we live and die for Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Blandina and companions transferred from Tuesday)


3 June: Heavenly Father, you gave the young martyrs of Uganda strength and courage to refuse to have inappropriate relations with the king and to go joyfully to their death by burning, singing hymns on the way. Grant us grace in our society which glorifies perversion to stand up for the truth of obedience to your word, and to proceed joyfully, glorifying you in all that we do and say. This we ask through our blessed saviour, Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Martyrs of Uganda transferred from Wednesday)


4 June: Dear Lord, may we be like Noah - strong in faith and ready to do your
will. May we find favour in your sight as we labour in your kingdom. O God, we confess that we do not spend enough time in silence listening for your still, small voice. Bless us with patience and serenity to hear you calling, and then with eagerness to do your will. Amen. (White) Noah transferred from Thursday)


5 June: Oh Lord, you raised up your servant Boniface to proclaim the Gospel and organize the church in Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria; raise up in these and in all the world, Bishops who will organize the church to be an instrument for mission and the proclamation of the word. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you, one God in glory everlasting. (Boniface transferred from Friday)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Easter VII: 24 May 2009

Torah: Deuteronomy 31: 1-29
Prophet: Isaiah 63:1-14
Writing: Chronicles 29:1-36
Psalm: 46
For the Epistle: Acts 4:1-22
Gospel: Mathew 28:16-20
Collect: Heavenly Father, as you ascended the Messiah to heaven to sit at your right hand, leave us not without aid, but send the power of the Ruach haKodesh upon us, that so empowered we would complete the mission you have given us to do. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

Monday: Dear Lord, you gave the venerable Bede great gifts in writing and preserving the life of the early English church. Raise up in this and every generation men and women who can show how His Story is the true history of the world.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.


Tuesday:
0 Dear Lord, as you raised up Augustine to be first Archbishop of Canterbury, so guide us that we many learn from his good deeds and his mistakes how to proclaim the Gospel to an unbelieving world, and how to work with Christians of other traditions. This we ask though Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: We thank you, gracious Lord, for the living water you provide, refreshing our souls. May all who thirst for your truth turn to you as their nourishing Savior. In Yeshua's name we pray. Amen. (white)


Thursday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)


Friday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)


Saturday: O Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. Equip us to live and express the good news of salvation through Yeshua HaMoshiach. May others sense that your Spirit indeed dwells in us, guiding people to the Savior. It is by your Spirit that we gain power and humility. Amen. (white)

Thursday, May 14, 2009

6th Sunday of Easter: 17 May 2009

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:1-20
Prophet: Isaiah 61:1-62:12
Writing: II Chronicles 28:1-27
Psalm: 15
For the Epistle: Acts 3:11-26
Gospel: John 21:1-14
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 (white)

Rogation Monday: Dear Lord, who causes the earth to yield forth its fruit, the hills their cattle, and the sea its fish, so bless us with moderate rains and good climate that we would have abundant crops and harvests, with which to glorify your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Rogation Tuesday: Heavenly Father who gave Adam and Havah work in the garden, so bless the businesses of our community and those who work for them, that they may find joy in their work, and that it would truly be to the glory of your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Rogation Wednesday: Dear Lord, who created government for our good, and commanded us to pray for our officials. Bless all who work for the government, that they would have good health, wisdom, and strength, that their work for the government would be a blessing to the citizens of our country. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Ascension: Lord Yeshua, you ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father to intercede for us. Please pray for us that we would truly seek your will for us, that we keeping our eyes firmly fixed on you would learn to obey you as your angels in heaven obey you. This we ask in you name, you who live and reign with the Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (gold)

Friday: Holy Spirit, come upon our congregations and be with us. Help us in our
struggles that we might always be faithful to our calling and please you
in all that we do in your name. Amen. (white)

Saturday: Dear heavenly Father, we repent our sinful ways and are ready to receive
salvation. Create a clean heart within us and fill us with your Spirit.
Amen.
(white)



Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Good Shepherd Sunday: 3 May 2009

Torah: Deuteronomy 28: 15-68
Prophet: Isaiah 59:1-21
Writing: II Chronicles 26: 1-23
Psalm: 23
Epistle: Acts 2: 42-47
Gospel: John 10: 7-21

Collect: Glorious Father, you sent your Son to be the Good Shepherd of your people. Through the help of your Spirit, grant that we may hear your Son's voice, without distraction, especially when he calls us by name, so that we may always follow where he leads. We ask this through your Son, The Messiah, Yeshuah, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (white)


Collects for the week:

Monday: Father, you gave Monica the spiritual gifts to persevere in prayer for the conversion of her husband and son. Grant that we may so persevere in our prayers as to draw nearer to you each day. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)


Tuesday: Living Lord, we celebrate your defeat of death and victory over thegrave. Our faith in you assures us that if we experience a death like yours, we will also experience a resurrection like yours. In you we put our trust and hope. Amen.


Wednesday: May the Holy Spirit keep us ever mindful that our views are not always as God's views. Help us to have the patience to listen to his will and trust in his ways. In this, we shall become his patient children. Amen.


Thursday: Grant heavenly Father, that we who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection now go out into the world and do his will. The Lord is risen indeed! Let us glorify his name! Amen


Friday: Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Juilian visions of unspeakable things and gave her a grace to guide others in their spiritual lives. Raise up in this and every generation people who are willing to share their gifts and build up others in the spiritual life. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)


Saturday: Heavenly Father, you cleansed the lips of Isaiah and raised him up to be a witness to the suffering servant and to help us to recognise the suffering servant. Remind us daily, since we are called by your name, that we are yours, and that we should daily remind those around us of your mighty deeds. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (red)

Saturday, April 25, 2009

3rd Sunday of Easter: 26 April 2009

Torah: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
Prophet: Isaiah 58: 1-14
Writing: II Chronicles 25:1-28
Psalm: 76
For the Epistle:
Acts 2:14-41
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Collect: Dear Lord, you manifested yourself through signs and miracles and commanded us to to the same. So fill your church with your spirit that we truly would reach out to the world with mighty acts of power that many would come to know you as the risen Lord and Saviour. This we ask trough Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.


Monday: O Gracious Redeemer, we thank you for the assurance that despite our wanderings, you will not abandon us. As we gather for worship today, fill us anew with your spirit and grant us your peace again. For the glory of your name. Amen.


Tuesday: Dear God, we thank you for our wonderful salvation, which you have made possible to us by your Son, our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach. May our lives be worthy symbols of your love. Amen.


Wednesday: : Heavenly Father, you gave Catherine of Siena gifts of wisdom, insight and knowledge. Grant that we like she may seek true reconciliation of the church and that we would work mightily for those in need. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Thursday: Help us, Lord Yeshua, to live the risen life with you while we are still on earth. Make our faith in you such a reality that salvation is made manifest through our lives. May we act, forgive, love, and redeem in ways that reflect your way and your will. Amen


Friday: Heavenly Father, you raised up Saints Phillip and James to be disciples of Jesus and to proclaim the Gospel. Grant that we like them may proclaim the Gospel wherever we are, and whatever we are doing. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)


Saturday: Dear Lord, you raised up Athanasius to stand for the holy Catholic faith. Raise up for us fearless Bishops who will stand up for the truth, not matter what the consequences. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Monday, April 6, 2009

9 April: Passover:
Torah: Exodus 11:1-14:31
Epistle: I Corinthians 10: 1-16
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you led your ancient people into freedom through signs and wonders. Help us o Lord, to follow where you lead, that we may obtain our freedom in you. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Maundy Thursday:

Torah: Exodus 12:1-14a

Psalm: 78: 14-25

Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 23-32

Gospel: John 13: 1-15

Collect: Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Good Friday:

Old Testament: Wisdom 2:1, 12‑24

Psalm: 69:1‑23

Epistle: Hebrews 10:1‑25

Gospel: Matthew 15:6-47

Collect: Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Great Vigil of Easter:
Lessons:

Genesis 1:1-2:2
Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
Gen 22:1-18
Exod 12:1-24
Exod 13:17-15:1a
Isaiah 55:1-11
Baruch 3:9-37
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Isaiah 4:2-6
Jonah 3:1-10
Deut 31:19-30
Daniel 3:1-29
Zephaniah 3:12-20
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel: Mathew 28:1-10
Collect: O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord’s resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please note as the Great Vigil is the principle service of Easter, there will be no other Easter Services.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Torah: Genesis 22:1-19
Prophet: Isaiah 53:4-12
Writing: Wisdom 2:12-24
Psalm: 22:1-19
Epistle: Phillipians 2:5-11
1st Gospel: Mathew 21:1-11
2nd Gospel: Mathew. 26:47-27:56
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.

Holy Monday: Dear Lord, as we remember the unknown woman, who anointed Jesus’s feet in prepation for his burial, help us to learn to truly to worship you in Spirit and truth, this we ask in the name of him who was crucified for our sins, our Lord, Yehsuah. Amen. (crimson)

Holy Tuesday: Dear Lord, we claim to know you, but fear of what others will say or think closes our mouths. Help us to be always willing to proclaim that we live for Yeshua, and for him alone. We ask in his most precious name, who feared not to tell the temple priests who he was. Amen. (crimson)

Holy Wednesday: Dear Lord, as Judas betrayed you, so we betray you in thousands of ways each and every day. Help us to truly repent of our sin, that being filled with your Ruach haKodesh that we would truly serve you. This we ask in the precious name of Yeshua. Amen. (crimson)

Passover: (Thursday Morning) Blessed Saviour, you led your ancient people into freedom through signs and wonders. Help us o Lord, to follow where you lead, that we may obtain our freedom in you. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Maundy Thursday: Heavenly Father who commands us to wash one another’s feet, and calls us to participate in the body and blood of our Lord Yeshua. Help us to truly serve one another in love, and to discern the body and the blood, so that we may truly be empowered to do your will. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (crimson)

Good Friday: Dear Lord, behold us your family gathered together to remember how Yeshua suffered for us, and what he did for us. Guide us that we may crucify in our selves all of those desires and actions which lead us away from you, and help us to truly contemplate and understand what you did for us. (crimson)

Holy Saturday: Keep watch, O God, over us as you kept watch over your Son on that Sabbath day. Keep us in your care and help us to remember the miracle that took place on that Easter morning. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

29 march 2008: Fifth Sunday of Lent

Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1-19
Prophet: Isaiah 56:1-57:13
Writing: II Chronicles 22:10-23:21
Psalm: 31
Epistle: James 5:7-20
Gospel: Mathew. 7:15-29
Collect: Dear Lord, you were spit upon, jeered, beaten and crucified for our sake. Teach us dear Lord to put you first in our lives, and humble us that serving you truly here we would attain greatness in your sight. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: How easy it is to forsake you, O Lord. Forgive us for not recognizing your bounteous blessings to us. Help us to see the constant reminders of your presence in our lives. Help us to walk in the faith you have given to us through HaMoshiach our Lord. Amen.

Tuesday: Merciful God, we try to do your will, which is to love kindness and mercy, and to walk humbly before you. We have come to realize that it is not possible by might nor power but by your Holy Spirit. Help us not to lose heart but to be encouraged by your words that constantly sustain us by knowing that you are still in control. Amen.

Wednesday: Don't you ever grow weary of our bad habits and weaknesses, O Lord? Why are you so patient with us? You believe that we can change. And your faith in us is just the thing to soften our hearts. Make it so, O Lord! Amen.

Thursday: Heavenly Father, your servant Richard of Chichester truly loved you and was so humble, that he eschewed riding horseback. Grant that we may follow his example and see you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more dearly day by day. Through Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)


Friday: Dear Lord, you raised up Martin Luther King, Jr. to challenge how we lived in faith and how we related to people who were different. Grant that when we are in error, we would repent, and make amends. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.


Saturday: All powerful God, there is nothing beyond your understanding or that you cannot do. With a word spoken by your mouth or by a touch of your hands you can restore the sick to health and the dead to life. Make us sensitive to that miraculous touch so we can be healed both spiritually and physically. Through Christ's name we pray. Amen.

Monday, March 9, 2009

15 March 2009: 3rd Sunday of Lent

Torah: Deuteronomy 24:1-22
Prophet: Isaiah 54:1-17
Writing: II Chronicles 21;1-20
Psalm: 111
Epistle: James 4:13-17
Gospel: Mathew. 5:27-48
Collect: Dear Lord, who took up your cross and commanded us to follow you. Help us not to worry about our place in this world, nor that to come, but to learn to humble ourselves in your sight, to pick up our crosses and to follow you. 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.

Monday: Jesus Christ, our mediator between human being and God, we put our lives in your hands so you can plead our case before the Almighty God. Help us to be constant in our faith in you as the one who is there to support and sustain us. With prayer and supplication we make our concerns known to you. Amen.

Tuesday: Creator God, you have formed us from dust and have elaborated a handy work that is beyond all human understanding. We are mindful of who we are and from whence we came. Enable us to reflect your image which is the fruits of the spirit. Thank you, Lord, for making us who we are. Through Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

Heavenly Father; who gave Patrick the strength to persevere and power to forgive his enemies, give us the strength and ability to forgive those who wrong us, and willingness of heart to tell them of the great love of Yeshuah. This we ask in his name, who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: Gracious God, we are challenged daily by the need to love and trust others in our homes and in the world at large. Help us to learn from Jesus our Lord. Though he was betrayed he was able to pray for the forgiveness of his betrayers and abusers. Amen.

Thursday: Sacrificial Lamb, we are grateful for your willingness to give your lifefor the sake of all who are willing to surrender their life to you. Itis with your love and example shown that we can now reconcile to you, OGod almighty, as the guardian of our soul. Amen.

Heavenly Father, you raised up Yosef to be a step Father to our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach. Grant that every father would be as faithful as Yosef in his sacred responsibility of modeling your fatherhood to us. This we ask through the same Yeshuah haMoshiach our Lord, who called Yosef, “father.” Amen. (white)


Friday: Suffering servant HaMoshiach, by your sacrifice we are saved from death and redeemed to serve you. Help us to proclaim your kingship and your kingdom to the world. Amen

Father, you called Cuthbert from being a shepherd of sheep to being a shepherd of persons. Grant that as we was willing to spread the Gospel in remote and dangerous places, that we too may be willing to proclaim the Gospel in areas of which we might fear and to people of whom we may be afraid. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)


Saturday: Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you have called us to be your disciples;however, we do not want to obey you as our commander. We talk when weshouldn't and keep silent when we should stand up for what is right andpleasing in your sight. Help us to be of sound mind so that in humilitywe can respond to your calling. Have mercy on us humbly; through Jesusour anointed King. Amen.

Heavenly Father, you granted to your Bishop Thomas Cranmer great gifts in ordering the worship and prayer life of the English people, and though he slipped led him to repent of his recantations. Grant that we would truly seek to worship you in the spirit of holiness, and be ready to give up our lives for you. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins and is worshipped with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)