4 November 2012: 1st Sunday of KIngdomtide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 31:30-32:43

Prophet:  Joshua 3:1-4:18

Writing:  Wisdom of Sirach 2:1-18

Psalm:  37

Epistle:  Ephesians 3: 1-21

Gospel:  John 5:30-47

Collect:  Almighty Father, your Son taught that he will return at the last day to be our Judge.   Through your Spirit keep us ever awake and vigilant, ready to welcome the glorious return of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

29 October:  Charitable Father, all we have comes from you. You have shown yourself to us and offered us your word, that we may know you, but still we turn away. We humbly ask forgiveness when we forsake 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. 

30 October:  Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, you have chosen us to live with you forever as children in your image. Guide us to be faithful to you, as we live each moment here on earth and as we patiently await our reward in heaven. 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. 

31 October:  Heavenly Father, on this day Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, not to challenge the church, but to transform it into a true body for mission.  Grant us zeal in reforming the church and translating scripture and liturgy so all may understand your word, and be enabled for mission to the entire world.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah.  Amen.  (white)

1 November:  Blessed God, you have raised up saints in every generation to be lights for us to show us that we too can imitate Messiah.  So govern our hearts, that as we remember the heroes of the church, that we follow their example and live for you.  This we ask in the name of Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, surrounded by saints and all the company of heaven.  Amen.  (white)

2 November: Blessed Father, you are the Lord of the Living, and all the faithful are alive to you.  Bless us with the memories of our loved ones who have gone on before us, that we following their examples may find a mansion prepared for us by our Lord Yeshua. This we ask in his most precious name. Amen.  (white)

3 November:  Heavenly Father, you gave your presbyter Richard Hooker wonderful gifts of understanding and teaching;  raise up in this and every generation men who would teach us the true faith, and help us with Richard to remember that all things are to be measured by scripture, and where scripture is silent we are to follow the traditions of the church, and where both are silent, we are to use our reason based on the witness of scripture and tradition.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

Sunday: 28 October 2012

Torah:  Deuteronomy 19:1-20:20

Prophet:  Joshua  2:1-24

Writing:  Wisdom of Jesus Ben Sirach 1:1-30

Psalm:  11

Epistle:  Ephesians 2:1-22

Gospel:  10:41-46

Collect:  :  Gracious Father, as your son Yeshua glorified you by being in the world, but not of the world, obeying you in all things; so help us to so obey you in all things that the world would see that we do not belong to it, but that we truly belong to you, glorifying you in all things.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you  and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

22 October:  Loving Father, as your children, we often are self-centered and we don't treat you with honor and respect. Forgive us when we don't acknowledge your love and don't give our thanks to you for all we are, all we have, and all you have done for us. 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. 

23 October:  Oh Lord, as James the Just, brother of Yeshuah worked for reconciliation through prayer and preaching, grant that we too may fervently pray for the kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (red)

24 October:  Giver of blessings, you have given us so much. May we be worthy of your gifts by showing understanding, forgiveness, and love to all with whom
we come in contact today. 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. 

25 October:  Precious Saviour, how happy we are to know you will relieve us of our
troubles. Give us the faith to leave our burdens and troubles with you.
Calm our troubled hearts and be with us through the challenges of this
day. 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. 

26 October:  Heavenly Father, as Alfred rebuilt England and restored the church, he also witnessed to his enemy Guthrum and persuaded him to receive Messiah.  Grant that we too, would pray and witness to all the world, whether they be our friends or foes.  This we ask through Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

27 October:  Adoring Father, your love for us is beyond our comprehension. We humbly attempt to show our adoration for you. You have kept your promises; forgive us our lies. Teach us how to love you and how to worship you so that we may be saved. Amen.

21 October 2012

Torah:  Deuteronomy  17:14-18:8

Prophet:  Joshua  1:1-18

Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 19:1-22

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Ephesians 1: 1-23

Gospel:  Luke 20: 41-21:47

Collect:   Gracious Father, who looks on the heart and not on appearances.  Help us to think  more about our relationship with you than with the goods and services of this world.   This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

15 October:  Heavenly Father, you gave Theresa of Avila gifts of endurance and a great love for you.   Grant that we may love you as much as she did, and seek your kingdom, not matter the cost.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

16 October:  Gentle Yeshua, give us the courage to reach out to touch the hand of a stranger or our neighbor, to show them the love you have for us all. Through our touch, may they feel your presence. 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. 

17 October:  Heavenly Father, as you raised up your servant Ignatius to be Bishop of Antioch and to suffer and die for his faith.  Grant that we may gather more frequently to celebrate the Eucharist, sharing the medicine of immortality, and that we would follow the bishop, as Jesus followed the Father, follow the presbytery as we would follow the apostles, and respect the deacons as we respect God’s law.  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)

18 October:  Almighty Healer, we are woven as part of your wondrous being, and you inspired your servant Luke to set down your life and tell of your healing love.   We are so grateful for the loving care you provide through the nurture of our bodies, minds, and souls in order that we can be for you in this world.  This we ask in the name of our blessed Saviour who healed the sick, raised the dead and proclaimed liberty to the captives.  Amen.  (red)

19 October:  Healing Lord, we come to you in sickness, despair, and with worries on our hearts. Thank you for allowing us to lay our fears and sins at your feet, knowing you will calm us and show us your mercy. Amen.

20 October:  Our pockets may be lined with riches, our homes filled with treasures, but without your blessings, Lord, we have nothing. You are our provider and protector. Only by your grace and your love will we prosper. Amen.

14 October 2012

My apologies for the lack of readings last week.  Too many things to do.

Torah: Deuteronomy 16:1-17:13

Prophet: Malachi  3:6-12

Writing: Wisdom of Solomon 18:1-25

Psalm: 

Epistle: Galatians 6

Gospel: Luke 19:41-20:17

Collect: Gracious Father, who gives us many gifts to build the kingdom.  Help us not to bury our treasure and talents, but to use them in such a way that your kingdom is advanced.  This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 

8 October:  Compassionate God, we are but lowly sinners who deserve nothing. Nevertheless, you forgive our sins when we come to you through Yeshua. You give us your grace and allow us to start anew. 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. 

9 October:  Omnipresent God, you are in the sound of the rain, the smell of the woods, the light at dawn. We feel your presence here on earth and we long to dance with you in heaven. May we take care of each other here, Lord, until you take us home to be with 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. 

10 October:  O Lord, you are fair and just and we desire to know you deeply. You are deserving of all our honor and praise. We bow before you, submitting ourselves to your will. Choose us Lord, use us Lord. 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. 

11 October:  Gracious Father, you gave Phillip boldness to preach the Gospel with grace to Jews and Gentiles.  Grant us boldness, like him to preach the Gospel boldly where ever you may take us.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (red)

12 October:  Dearest Lord, your human death brought us heavenly life. You freed us from the bonds of sin. Only through you can we hope to be with our Father, God, in his kingdom above. Praise be your name. Amen.

13 October:  Everlasting God, our lives are insignificant when measured by all of your creation, yet you chose to breathe life into us and allow us to know the wonders of your love. May we live each day for you, until we meet you in heaven. 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.