Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Trinity Sunday: 30 May 2010

Torah: Exodus 3:1-16
Prophet: Isaiah 6:1-8
Writing: Proverbs 8:22-31
Psalm: 93
Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: Mathew 28:16-20
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.

24 May: Everlasting God, prepare our hearts, our homes, and our lives for your coming. You are the King of all glory, strong and mighty, and we welcome your reign upon your creation. May we devote our lives to serving you, this day and always. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

25 May: 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. (white)

26 May: 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)

27 May: We thank you this day, O Lord, for all those who accepted your promise
of salvation, heard your call, and risked all to follow in your foot-steps. Be with all those this day who are enduring hardship, affliction, and calamity. Strengthen them with your spirit. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

28 May Loving God, we thank you for your gracious call, and we thank you that you bring us together as your family. Help us to continue to respond to your calling, and may we be worthy to be called your children. In a spirit of gratitude and love we pray. Amen.

29 May Steadfast Lord, you alone are holy and merciful, the one true God. The gods of this world are unsatisfying, and we turn to you for our strength, comfort, and guidance. Our faith abides in you as you fill us with your peace. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Pentecost Sunday: 23 May 2010

Torah: Gen. 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 14:15-30
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.


Monday: 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)

Tuesday: Holy Spirit, teach us how to pray. Help us to take time to reflect quietly amidst a bustling world. Give us that peace which Yeshua promised. Help us to come to know you so that we may fulfill our role in your eternal purpose, in the name of Yeshua. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: Jewish Pentecost: Heavenly Father, on this day you gave Moshe the Ten Commandments and other laws to teach us how to live and follow you. Inscribe your commandments on our hearts that we may love and serve you with all our heart mind and being. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 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)

Sunday, May 9, 2010

7th Sunday of Easter: 16 May 2010

Torah: Genesis 46:1-47:31
Prophet: Jeremiah 40:1-41:18
Writing: Proverbs 6:1-35
Psalm: 119:41-48
Epistle: Phil. 1-25
Gospel: Mark 16:9-20
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)

10 May Heavenly Father, you raised up your Bishop, Nicholas Ludwig Count Zinzendorf to build up your church and to send out missionaries. Grant that, like Ludwig, we would love you not just with our minds, but with our hearts as well, seeking to build your kingdom with the tools and position you have given each of us. Remind us daily that we live not for ourselves, but for you. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshuah ha Moshiach. Amen.

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)

11 May: 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)

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

12 May: 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)

14 May: 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)

15 May: 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)

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

6th Sunday of Easter: 9 May 2010

Torah: Genesis 45:1-28
Prophet: Jeremiah 39:1-18
Writing: Proverbs 5:1-23
Psalm: 119:33-40
For the Epistle: Acts 8:26-40
Gospel: Mark 12:18-27
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)


3 May: 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)

4 May: 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)

5 May: Creator and Sustainer of the universe, you made all things in your
wisdom. O God, you indicated to all of us that you are the "I Am, who
Am." You have always protected your people. You saved steadfast Noah and
his family from the flood. Give us courage and strength to be always
willing and ready to walk uprightly before you. Through Christ, in whom
we have redemption and forgiveness for our sins. Amen.


6 May: God of Creation, in all our imagination, we struggle to see a world at peace. Hunger, homelessness, war, and disaster have come between us and your intent for creation. May your power for peace come to dwell in our hearts and lives. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

7 May: Holy Father, the noise around us tends to drown out the voice of the
Holy Spirit you've sent to guide and comfort us. Make us sensitive to
your calling, as we take moments from the hustles and tussles of life to
listen to you. Beloved Friend, create in us a clean heart and renew a
right spirit within us. 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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8 May: Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Julian 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)