Sunday, 16 September: 16th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 15:1-23
Prophet:  Malachi 2:10-3:5
Writing: Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-19
Psalm:  78 part 2
Epistle:  Galatians 5:1-26

Gospel:  John 16:1-33

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.

10 September:  Light of the world, shine down on us this day and open our eyes to the
needs of those around us. Grant us the desire to work for you bringing your hope to those around us. Amen.

11 September:  Lord, we pray for our children and young people who will be tempted to deny you at school and elsewhere as some of their friends do. Please strengthen them as they, like us, have no good apart from you. In Yeshua' name. Amen.

12 September:  Holy Spirit, come and be with us and lift us up. Open our minds to receive the message of God's love. Guide us and set us free 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. 

13 September:  Father, you raised up Cyprian to be bishop of Carthage, and gave him gifts to administer and guide his church during time of great persecution.  Grant that we may like him encourage others to follow the true faith, and like him be prepared to give up our lives for you.  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.  (red)

14 September:   Heavenly Father, as you raised John Chrysostom to preach the Gospel and suffer for the faith.  Grant that all preachers would have the eloquence to proclaim your word so as to build us up in faith and knowledge and love of you.  Through the Messiah we pray, Amen.  (red) (14 September)

15 September:  We confess Lord, that sometimes our own witness is dimmed by our pride and stubbornness. Forgive us, we pray, and remind us that the journey is not yet over. Give us grace to persevere under your guidance. For Yeshua's sake. Amen.