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.
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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