12th Sunday of Gracetide: 18 August 2013

Torah:  Genesis 29:15-30:24

Prophet:  Judges  16:1-31

Writing:  Sirach  39:12-35

Psalm:  33

Epistle:  Romans 4: 13-25

Gospel:  Matthew 15:21-28

Gracious Father, you are always ready to forgive us.  Help us to see the true state we are in that we may repent and come to you for forgiveness, that we may join you in the banquet which you have prepared for all who serve you.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory  everlasting.

12 August:  Father, as you raised up Clare to serve you and your church, raise up in this and every generation men and women who will learn truly to put aside the things of this world and serve you truly, this we ask though him who gave up his glory for us, your son, our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach.  Amen.  (white) (transferred from Sunday)

13 August:  Precious Yeshua, even when we act with the smallest amount of faith you hear and respond to our call and make the possible into the seemingly impossible from our human perspective. We are awed by your presence with us. Amen.

14 August:  Holy One, we come to you imperfect and in need of your saving love and grace. We pray that you will breathe into us your Holy Spirit that alone can cleanse and renew us. In Yeshua' name we pray and live eternally.  Amen.

15 August:  Heavenly Father, you raised up Miriam to be the Theotokous, the mother of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach, grant that we like her may say, “be it unto me according to your word,” and to obey her instructions, “do whatever he tells you to do.  In the name of her son, Yeshuah, we pray.  Amen.   (blue)

16 August:  All-knowing Spirit, you have given us eyes to see your wonders as well as the needs of this world. We have ears to hear your call to be mindful and respectful of both. May we honor and serve you with our whole selves. In the way of Yeshua. Amen.

17 August:  Sustainer God, often we fail to remember that you provide for all our needs. There is nothing so insignificant that it escapes your notice. We humbly praise and thank you for your gracious care. Multiply our faith as you did loaves and fishes. In Yeshua' name. Amen.

11th Sunday of Gracetide, 11 August 2013, Proper 12

Torah:  Genesis 28:10-29:14

Prophet:  Judges  15:1-20

Writing:  Sirach  38:1-39:11

Psalm:  107

Epistle:  Romans 4:1-12

Gospel:  Matthew 15:1-20

Collect of the Day:  :  Gracious Father, your Son Yeshua wept for Jerusalem and its sins.  So open up our hearts and minds to the power of the Holy Spirit that we would enter through the narrow gate that leads to life.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

5 August Great Physician, we remember those ill in body or spirit. Use us to minister to those in need. We ask for pardon, cleansing, and healing. Help us to understand the great paradox of your strikes and healing nature so we may see the recovery of your power. 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. 

6 August:  Lord, you raised up your servant Dominic to preach and encourage others to teach the true faith.  Help us and all your church seek always the truth, which is Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

7 August:  Loving God, how awesome that you call on your hosts of angels to gather us to you. Your angels sing your praise as we listen with renewed faith.  Our finite human words can scarcely profess the depth of our thanks and praise. In Yeshua' name. Amen.

8 August:   El Shaddai, God of all nations, people, kindred, and tongue, we thank you for the freedom we have in Yeshua HaMoshiach. We pray for those in our world who have not yet experienced the deliverance which comes from knowing you. May your liberating grace reach every heart this day. Amen.

9 August:  Lamb of God, as a people called into being for you may we declare your good news and shine as your light in this place we call home. Thank you for the shelter you give us in your love. Amen.

10 August:  Father, you raised up your deacon Laurence to serve you through acts of love, and fearsome martyrdom.  Help us that we would always remember that the true treasures of the church are those who need to hear the word of God, this we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting, Amen.  (red)

10 Sunday of Gracetide, 4 August 2012, proper 11

Torah:  Genesis 27:41-28:9

Prophet:  Judges  14:1-20

Writing:  Sirach  36:18-37:31

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Rom 2:17-3:29

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 44-14: 13

9th Sunday of Gracetide: 28 July 2013, proper 10.

Torah:  Genesis 27:1-40

Prophet:  Judges  13:1-25

Writing:  Sirach  36:1-27

Psalm:  132

Epistle:  Rom 2:1-16

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 24-43

Collect:  Gracious Father, you have filled us with life and goodness.  You bless us and make us holy.  By the power of your Ruach haKodesh, stir up in our hearts faithfulness even unto death, all in the name of your Son, the Messiah Yeshua,  our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

22 July:  Heavenly Father, your son, Yeshua delivered Mary Magdalene of seven demons that she could serve him and be one of the first witnesses to his resurrections,.  We pray that you would remove all things from our lives, spiritual, mental, physical which would keep us from serving you.  This we ask in the name of him to died to free us form our sins, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach.  Amen.  (white)

23 July:  God of Peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach, the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the covenant, make us complete in everything good so that we may do your will, working among us all that is pleasing in your sight.  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. 

24 July:  Dear God, you raised your presbyter, Thomas a Kempis to write the Imitation of Christ.  Raise up others to inspire us, and inspire us to seek truly to imitate the Messiah.  This we ask in his most blessed name.  Amen.  (white)

25 July:  Heavenly Father, who permitted James to be the first of the twelve to witness to Yeshua through martyrdom.  Make us willing to give up all for the sake of Messiah, this we ask in his most precious name.  Amen.  (red)

26 July:  Loving God, as we remember this day the parents of the Blessed Virgin, Miriam, guide us all that we would truly be one family in God, with the Messiah as head of all.  This we ask through Yeshua HaMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen  (white)

27 July:  God of Hope, help us to trust in you to lead us, even though the places in which we find ourselves are often difficult. Grant us the vision to see how it leads to you. In HaMoshiach's name. Amen.

8th Sunday of Gracetide: 21 July 2013

Torah:  Genesis 26:1-35

Prophet:  Judges  12:1-15

Writing:  Sirach  35:1-24

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Romans 1:1-32

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 1-23

Gracious Father, your Son taught that he will return in glory at a time that only you know, but we fear that our weakness compromises our vigilance.   Through your Spirit draw us away from the slumber of sin and keep us ever awake and watchful, rejoicing in the praises of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

22 July:  Heavenly Father, your son, Yeshua delivered Mary Magdalene of seven demons that she could serve him and be one of the first witnesses to his resurrections,.  We pray that you would remove all things from our lives, spiritual, mental, physical which would keep us from serving you.  This we ask in the name of him to died to free us form our sins, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach.  Amen.  (white)

23 July:  God of Peace, who brought back from the dead our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach, the great shepherd of the sheep by the blood of the covenant, make us complete in everything good so that we may do your will, working among us all that is pleasing in your sight.  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. 

24 July:  Dear God, you raised your presbyter, Thomas a Kempis to write the Imitation of Christ.  Raise up others to inspire us, and inspire us to seek truly to imitate the Messiah.  This we ask in his most blessed name.  Amen.  (white)

25 July:  Heavenly Father, who permitted James to be the first of the twelve to witness to Yeshua through martyrdom.  Make us willing to give up all for the sake of Messiah, this we ask in his most precious name.  Amen.  (red)

26 July:  Loving God, as we remember this day the parents of the Blessed Virgin, Miriam, guide us all that we would truly be one family in God, with the Messiah as head of all.  This we ask through Yeshua HaMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen  (white)

27 July:  God of Hope, help us to trust in you to lead us, even though the places in which we find ourselves are often difficult. Grant us the vision to see how it leads to you. In HaMoshiach's name. Amen.

14 July 2013: Seventh Sunday of Gracetide, proper 8

Torah:  Genesis 25:1-33

Prophet:  Judges  11:1-40

Writing:  Sirach  34:1-26

Psalm:  91

Epistle:  Acts 5:17-42

Gospel:  Matthew 12: 15-50

Collect:  Gracious Father, you have filled us with life and goodness.  You bless us and make us holy.  By the power of your Ruach haKodesh, stir up in our hearts faithfulness even unto death, all in the name of your Son, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever.  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. 

13 June:  God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we thank you for bringing us into relationship with you through Yeshua. Help us, in living as your people of faith, to enter into relationship with our Jewish neighbors who also have a covenantal history with you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

Third Sunday of Easter: 14 April 2013

Torah:  Genesis  16:1-16

Prophet:  Joshua  24:1-33

Writing:  Sirach 20:1-21:28

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Acts 2:14-41

Gospel:  Luke 24:13-35

Dear Lord, you manifested yourself through signs and miracles and commanded us to do the same.  So fill your church with your spirit that we truly would reach out to the world  with mighty acts of power that many would come to know you as the risen Lord and Saviour.  This we ask trough Yeshua ha Moshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

Monday:  Help us, Lord Yeshua, to live the risen life with you while we are still on earth. Make our faith in you such a reality that salvation is made manifest through our lives. May we act, forgive, love, and redeem in ways that reflect your way and your will. Amen.

9 April:  Gracious Father, you raised up Dietrich Bonhoeffer to challenge evil government and its actions, and gave him strength to leave his refuge in London and to take action.  Help us that following the example of Dietrich, Yeshua and many others, we may not be people of just words, but action as well, not fearing for our lives, but seeking your kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

Wednesday:  May the Holy Spirit keep us ever mindful that our views are not always as God's views. Help us to have the patience to listen to his will and trust in his ways. In this, we shall become his patient children. Amen.

Thursday:  Grant heavenly Father, that we who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection now go out into the world and do his will. The Lord is risen indeed! Let us glorify his name! Amen

Friday:  Forgive us, O Lord, for neglecting to pray for one another and especially for those who suffer from illness of the body and pain of the heart. We would pray this day with righteous intent for all who seek the peace of HaMoshiach that they may find it. Amen.

Saturday:  O Gracious Redeemer, we thank you for the assurance that despite our wanderings, you will not abandon us. As we gather for worship today, fill us anew with your spirit and grant us your peace again. For the glory of your name. Amen.

Lessons for the Great Vigil of Easter:

Lesson 1 - Gen 1:1-2:2 (The Creation)

Lesson 2 - Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 (The Flood)

Lesson 3 - Gen 22:1-18 (Abraham Sacrifices Isaac)

Lesson 4 - Exodus 12:1-14 or Exodus 12:1-24 (The First Passover)

Lesson  5  Exodus 13:17-15:1a (Exodus and Crossing the Red Sea)

Lesson 6 - Isaiah 55:1-11 (Come to the Waters)

 

Lesson 7 - Baruch 3:9-37 (The Command to Israel in Exile)

Lesson 8 – Ezekiel 36:24-28

Lesson 9 - Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The Dry Bones)

Lesson 10 - Isaiah 4:2-6 (The Future glory of Zion)

Lesson 11 - Jonah 3:1-10 (The Conversion of Nineveh)

Lesson 12 - Deuteronomy 31:19-30 (The Charge to Moses and Joshua)

Lesson 13 - Daniel 3:1-29 (The Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace)

Lesson 14 – Zephaniah 3:12-20

Epistle: Romans 6:3-11

Gospel: Mathew 28:1-10

Palm Sunday: 24 March 2013

Protogospel:  Mt. 21:1-11

Torah:  Gen 22:1-19

Prophet:  IS. 53:4-12

Writing:  Wisdom 2:12-24

Psalm:  22:1-19

Epistle:  Phil 2:5-11

Gospel:  Mt. 26:47-27:56

  ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who of your tender love towards mankind, has sent your Son, our Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility; Mercifully grant, that we may both follow the example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through the same Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord.

18 March:  Heavenly Father, you raised up Cyril as Patriarch of Yerushalayim to guide Bishops and Presbyters in their calling to be teachers and ministers of the sacraments.  Raise up in this and every generation Bishops and Presbyters who will faithfully instruct your people in practical Christian faith and living.  This we ask through the author and perfecter of our faith, Yeshuah haMoshiach our Lord, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

19 March:   Heavenly Father, you raised up Yosef to be a step Father to our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach.  Grant that every father would be as faithful as Yosef in his sacred responsibility of modeling your fatherhood to us.  This we ask through the same Yeshuah  haMoshiach our Lord, who called Yosef, “father.”  Amen.  (white)

20 March:  Father, you called Cuthbert from being a shepherd of sheep to being a shepherd of persons.  Grant that as we was willing to spread the Gospel in remote and dangerous places, that we too may be willing to proclaim the Gospel in areas of which we might fear and to people of whom we may be afraid.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

21 March:  Heavenly Father, you granted to your Bishop Thomas Cranmer great gifts in ordering the worship and prayer life of the English people, and though he slipped led him to repent of his recantations.  Grant that we would truly seek to worship you in the spirit of holiness, and be ready to give up our lives for you.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins and is worshipped with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

22 March:  Heavenly Father; who gave Patrick the strength to persevere and power to forgive his enemies, give us the strength and ability to forgive those who wrong us, and willingness of heart to tell them of the great love of Yeshuah.  This we ask in his name, who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (white)

23 March:  Heavenly Father, you raised up Gregory to proclaim the Gospel in Armenia and to light up central Asia.  Grant us o Lord, people willing to go to the ends of the world for the sake of the Gospel.  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)

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Lent is drawing to its end.  Today marks the last of the baptismal lessons that prepare the catechumens for their baptism.  

 

Torah:   Genesis 14:1-24

Prophet:   Joshua 22:1-34

Writing:   Lamentations 5:1-22

Psalm:  44

Epistle:  Galatians 3:21-4:4

Gospel:   Matthew 26:1-13

Collect for 5^th Sunday of Lent:  :  Dear Lord, you were spit upon, jeered, beaten and crucified for our sake.  Teach us dear Lord to put you first in our lives, and humble us that serving you truly here we would attain greatness in your sight.  This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (Lenten array or rose)

18 March:  Heavenly Father, you raised up Cyril as Patriarch of Yerushalayim to guide Bishops and Presbyters in their calling to be teachers and ministers of the sacraments.  Raise up in this and every generation Bishops and Presbyters who will faithfully instruct your people in practical Christian faith and living.  This we ask through the author and perfecter of our faith, Yeshuah haMoshiach our Lord, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

19 March:   Heavenly Father, you raised up Yosef to be a step Father to our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach.  Grant that every father would be as faithful as Yosef in his sacred responsibility of modeling your fatherhood to us.  This we ask through the same Yeshuah  haMoshiach our Lord, who called Yosef, “father.”  Amen.  (white)

20 March:  Father, you called Cuthbert from being a shepherd of sheep to being a shepherd of persons.  Grant that as we was willing to spread the Gospel in remote and dangerous places, that we too may be willing to proclaim the Gospel in areas of which we might fear and to people of whom we may be afraid.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

21 March:  Heavenly Father, you granted to your Bishop Thomas Cranmer great gifts in ordering the worship and prayer life of the English people, and though he slipped led him to repent of his recantations.  Grant that we would truly seek to worship you in the spirit of holiness, and be ready to give up our lives for you.  This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins and is worshipped with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

22 March:  Heavenly Father; who gave Patrick the strength to persevere and power to forgive his enemies, give us the strength and ability to forgive those who wrong us, and willingness of heart to tell them of the great love of Yeshuah.  This we ask in his name, who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (white

23 March:  Heavenly Father, you raised up Gregory to proclaim the Gospel in Armenia and to light up central Asia.  Grant us o Lord, people willing to go to the ends of the world for the sake of the Gospel.  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)

Readings for 4th Sunday of Lent: 10 March 2013

Torah:  Genesis 13:1-18

Prophet:   Joshua 21:27-45

Writing:   Lamentations 4:1-22

Psalm:  137

Epistle:  Colossians 2: 6-15

Gospel:   Matthew 7:1-28

Collect for 4^th  Sunday of  Lent:  Heavenly Father who commands the Universe, blessed be your name.  Cleanse us by the power of your spirit that we would not stumble, nor cause others to stumble, and teach us to work with all who work in your name that we would not lose our reward, but further evermore the advance of your kingdom.  This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Monday:  Dear Lord, you gave John and Charles Wesley zeal and gifts of preaching and songwriting.  Raise up  today preachers who truly are worried for the lost, the poor and the helpless, that we once again would be a community of true faithful proclaiming your word to those whom the world despises.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white) (transferred from Sunday)

Tuesday:  Creator God, you have formed us from dust and have elaborated a handy work that is beyond all human understanding. We are mindful of who we are and from whence we came. Enable us to reflect your image which is the fruits of the spirit. Thank you, Lord, for making us who we are. Through Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

March 6 :  Dear Lord, as you on this day miraculously helped Helena to discover your cross and nails, daily remind us that each day we must take up our own cross and follow you.  Help us to remember that when we sin, we help nail you to the cross and grant us grace to turn away from our sins and to turn to you.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshua, who lives and rains with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

March 7:  Dear Lord, you gave Perpetua and her companions boldness to confess your name before the rulers of this world, and courage to encourage one another.  Grant us boldness to proclaim your name, and help us to always build up one another in the true faith and perseverance in that faith.  This we ask through the author of our faith, Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen  (red)

8 March:  Lord, as you raised Thomas Aquinus as a theologian in your church, grant wisdom as grace that your church may always have teachers to expound the truth and guide us in faith and knowledge of you, that our faith would not be blind, but based on understanding.  This we ask through our great teacher Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

9 March:   Heavenly Father, you raised up your servant Gregory of Nyssa to proclaim the Christian faith of one God in trinity of persons.  Strengthen us, that like him we may continue steadfast in proclaiming the truth faith.  This we ask through Yeshuah HaMoshiach, our Lord and Saviour who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (white)

3rd Sunday of Lent: 3 March 2013

Torah:  Genesis 12:10-20

Prophet:  Joshua 20:1-21:26

Writing:  Lamenations 3:1-66

Psalm:  88

Epistle:  Romans 6:1-23

Gospel: Matthew 5: 27-48

Collect:  Sunday

Dear Lord, who took up your cross and commanded us to follow you. Help us not to worry about our place in this world, nor that to come, but to learn to humble ourselves in your sight, to pick up our crosses and to follow you. 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:  Jesus Christ, our mediator between human being and God, we put our lives in your  hands so you can plead our case before the Almighty God. Help us to be constant in our faith in you as the one who is there to support and sustain us. With prayer and supplication we make our concerns known to you. Amen.

Dear Lord, you raised up Matthias to take the place of Judas Iscariot as a witness to your name amongst the twelve.  Grant that your church would not follow false teachers, but in this and every generation their would be faithful men to lead us in your ways;  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

Tuesday:  Creator God, you have formed us from dust and have elaborated a handy work that is beyond all human understanding. We are mindful of who we are and from whence we came. Enable us to reflect your image which is the fruits of the spirit. Thank you, Lord, for making us who we are. Through Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen

Wednesday:  Gracious God, we are challenged daily by the need to love and trust others in our homes and in the world at large. Help us to learn from Yeshua our Lord. Though he was betrayed he was able to pray for the forgiveness of his betrayers and abusers. Amen.

Thursday:  Sacrificial Lamb, we are grateful for your willingness to give your life
for the sake of all who are willing to surrender their life to you. It
is with your love and example shown that we can now reconcile to you, O
God almighty, as the guardian of our soul. Amen.

Friday:  Suffering servant HaMoshiach, by your sacrifice we are saved from death and redeemed to serve you. Help us to proclaim your kingship and your kingdom to the world. Amen

Saturday:  Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you have called us to be your disciples;
however, we do not want to obey you as our commander. We talk when we
shouldn't and keep silent when we should stand up for what is right and
pleasing in your sight. Help us to be of sound mind so that in humility
we can respond to your calling. Have mercy on us humbly; through Jesus
our anointed King. Amen.

Dear Lord who raised up Chad to be Bishop of Lichtfield, and gave him humility to cheerfully to relinquish his honours.  Grant in this and every generation that we would seek only your honour and glory.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

2nd Sunday of Lent: 24 February 2013

Torah:  Genesis 12:1-9

Prophet:  Joshua 18:1-19:52

Writing:  Laminations 2:1-23

Psalm:  74

Epistle:  I  Corinthians 12: 1-31

Gospel:  Matthew 5: 13-26

Monday:   Heavenly Father, you are the Lord our God who delivers us.  Help us to remember that this is true, and that it is you who have made us, and not we ourselves.  This we ask through your blessed son, Yeshua.  Amen.

Dear Lord, you raised up Martin Luther to challenge the church in its errors to reform its ways.  Guide the church today that she may always be ready to correct errors and seek you in your word and sacraments.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

Tuesday:  Heavenly Father, you alone are God, and you alone are worthy of all worship.  Help us that we may renounce and reject all false gods, whether ideas, or things, that we may truly love and serve you alone.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Yahweh Shabbaoth, you raised up your prophet Moshe to free the Hebrew people and to talk to you face to face.  Grant that we freed from our sins by the blood of Yeshuah would know the liberty of truly being your friends and children as Moshe was.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)(transferred from Sunday)

Wednesday:  Heavenly Father, we use your name in cursing, in greetings, and just in passing through.  Help us that when we pronounce your glorious name, that we should fear and respect you and your name always.  Through Yeshua whose name proclaims your salvation and healing power we pray.  Amen

Thursday:  Heavenly Father, you have commanded us to set aside a day of rest here on Earth.  Help us always to rest in you, to study your word, and to put you first on your day.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua who kept the Sabbath to glorify you.  Amen. 

Friday:    Lord God, in this season of Lent may we be reminded that you seek mercy rather than sacrifice. Instead of denying ourselves in the body, we resolve to share the spiritual food of Yeshua with our neighbour. Amen.

Saturday:  Heavenly Father, you commanded us to obey and respect our earthly parents as a preparation for obeying and respecting you.  We pray that we would truly learn to honor and respect our parents that we may live long in the land which you have given us.  This we ask in the name of him who obeyed and honored his parents, your son our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach.  Amen. 

Heavenly Father, who gave Polycarp courage and boldness to confess Yeshuah as Messiah, Saviour and Lord and to die for that faith, grant us courage, boldness and faith to imitate him that we may be willing to live and die for you.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)