Monday, June 21, 2010

27 June 2010: 4th Sunday of Gracetide (proper 4)

Torah: Exodus 1:1-2:10
Prophet: Jeremiah 47:1-7
Writing: Proverbs 10:1-32
Psalm: 119:81-88
Epistle: Hebrews 6:1-20
Gospel: Mark 5:1-20
Collect of the Day: Gracious Father, you desire not the death of a sinner but rather his repentance, conversion, and rebirth unto eternal life. By the power of your Spirit, convict our hearts to know and grieve the error of our ways and to flee unto the saving mercy of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

21 June: Eliyahu (transferred from Sunday): Heavenly Father, as Eliyahu had faith in you to call drought upon the land, and to call its end, and to raise the dead, may we be so inspired by his steadfast faith that we may be made worthy through the blood of Yeshua to join him in worship of you in heavenly places. 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)

22 June: Heavenly Father, you raised up Alban to be the first martyr in Britain. Grant that we too may be willing to give all for our Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

23 June: Yeshua, there are times when we find it difficult to turn back to you; when we feel too guilty or too separated from you. Help us to always remember that your love is so great that, while we were still sinners, you died for our sins and brought us back into the fold. Nothing can separate us from your love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

24 June: Lord, John the Baptist was born to ready the way for Yeshuah, leaping for joy at the sound of Miriam’s voice. Grant us the will and strength to prepare our families and neighbours to join with us in following the Lord Yeshua, no matter where it leads. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

25 June: O Lamb of God, forgive us when our worship is passive and irreverent in your presence. Forgive us when we talk only casually about your death and resurrection. Give us passion that comes from believing what we profess. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

26 June: Yeshua HaMoshiach, Head of your church, give peace to your body. Bid our quarrels to cease, renew our communion to each other, and bind us eternally to you. May our confession of faith forever be your death and resurrection. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

My apologies. We have been revamping the four year Gospel lectionary.

Torah: Genesis 49:29-50:26
Prophet: Jeremiah 45:1-46:28
Writing: Proverbs 9:1-18
Psalm: 119:73-80
Epistle: Hebrews 5:1-14
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Collect: Gracious Father, you have shown us that the path of life leads unto the fullness of your eternal kingdom and that the path of death leads unto eternal damnation. Send your Spirit to dispel our confusion so that we may daily choose the way of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Colour: green

16 June Spirit of God, too often our love has been stymied by our fears.
Give us hearts and minds of faith, so that we might see beyond our fears and carry your perfect love wherever you send us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

17 June: Dear Jesus, we thank you for supplying all our needs each day. Forgive
us when we want more than we really need. Move our hearts to share our
abundance with those less fortunate. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

18 June: Father, you raised up Bernard Mizeki to proclaim your word in Africa. Grant that all who proclaim the Gospel would share in his faith and perseverance, even unto death, .Yeshua, we long for your healing words and your touch of peace.
Be with those who are in want and pain and remind us of our call to be your comforting presence in our world. In your name we pray. Amen. (red)

19 June: Awesome God, you have created the universe and all that is in it, yet you chose to be revealed through a lowly birth and an innocent death. How unfathomable your power and love are, O God! We praise you that, in all your glory, you have also been intimate in relationship with us. 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. 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.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

2 Gracetide: 13 June 2010

Torah: Genesis 49:1-28
Prophet: Jeremiah 43:1-44:30
Writing: Proverbs 8:1-36
Psalm: 119:65-72
Epistle: Hebrews 3:1-4:16
Gospel: Mark 3:13-35
Collect: Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have called your people by name to know, love, and serve you. From the waters of baptism, your Spirit has called us to be living witnesses of your Son. Strengthen us to serve him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.


7 June: Dear heavenly Father, forgive us in all our wrong doings. Give us
courage to forgive others and not hold grudges. Cleanse our hearts that
we may begin a new week with a clean slate. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

8 June: Faithful and compassionate Shepherd, be with us. We need you to take us
by your strong hands and lead us through each hour. Bring us safely to
our rest at the end of the day. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

9 June: Heavenly Father, for penance, Columba was sent to gather members for the kingdom. Grant that as he proclaimed the gospel to Scotland, that we in shame for our sins should proclaim with the same fervour the Gospel to our neighbours and families. This we ask through Yeshua who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

10 June: : Oh Lord, as you gave your deacon, Ephrem the ability to compose hymns to build up the church in faith and knowledge of you, raise up in this and every generation those who teach the true faith by song and charitable works, that we may every glorify your holy name. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

11 June: Oh Lord, as your Apostle Barnabas was generous and encouraged the church in his time, raise up in this and every generation those who would generously support the work of the church, and who would encourage her in proclaiming the Gospel, this we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

12 June: Lord, open our mouths that we may sing praises to you. Open our hearts
and loosen our tongues that we may tell others of your wonderful love
for us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.