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)