Sunday, February 23, 2014

2 March 2014: Transfiguration Sunday



Torah:  Exodus 24:12-18
Prophet:  I Kings 19: 1-18
Writing:  Job 38: 1-41, 40: 1-5
Psalm:  99
Epistle:  Philippians 3: 17-21
Gospel:  Mark 9: 2-13

Collect:  :  Lord, on the mount of Transfiguration, the glory of the Father truly shone upon you.  Let your power so overshadow us, that conquering sin and death in our lives, that we would join you in healing the sick, raising the dead, proclaiming the kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (gold)

February 24:  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)

February 25: 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)


February 26:  Almighty and Gracious God, you have supplied our needs far beyond what we could ever ask or think. Help us to be more content with that which we have and less concerned with our wants. We thank you Lord. Amen.

February 27:  Compassionate Savior, thank you for coming to save us. Thank you for the joy you give us in serving you through our service to others. Help us to joyfully accept your challenge to proclaim Yeshua HaMoshiach as Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

28 February:  Gracious Lord, we confess that we are not worthy of your blessings, yet we are blessed when our hearts truly seek you. We pray for the power of our Holy Spirit to live as Jesus lived; humble and gentle, patient and loving. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

March 1:  We have referred to you, O God, as a rock, a fortress, a mountain, a sun, and a shield. We try to picture you as a God who is steady, sure and unwavering. Reassure us this day that you are always with us and always will be, to embrace us with unending love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 




Sunday, February 16, 2014

23 February 2014: 2nd Sunday of Shrovetide



Torah:  Exodus 3:1-4:17
Prophet:  1 Samuel 19:8-24
Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 15: 1-13
Psalm:  112
Epistle:  Romans 14
Gospel:  Mark 5:1-20

Collect:  Lord, by your word were the possessed freed and people healed.  Speak into our hearts that we would be freed from all that oppresses or possesses us that we may know that true freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 17:  In times of discouragement, depression, disappointment, and despair, help us to place our complete trust in you, Lord, our God. Then our hearts can rest in peace and we sing with joy for the victory. Thank you for your presence. Amen.

February 18:  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. 

February 19:  Loving God, in spite of the many ways we are treated by the arrogance
and selfish pride of others, we have come to realize that you are always
present to offer a helping hand when the entire world appears to be
falling on us. Remind us of your mercy and unending love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 20: Gracious Master, show us where we fail you in thought, word, and deed.  Instill within us a humble and contrite spirit to serve you more acceptably. In your holy name we pray. Amen. 

February 21:  Patient Savior, because you don't want anyone to perish, help us to see our brothers' and sisters' need of your saving grace. Use our humble efforts and prayers to be your useful servants. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 22:  Forgive our foolish reasoning when we question your plan for us, O God. Illuminate our understanding to see more clearly the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you, Lord. Amen.


Sunday, February 9, 2014

16 February: 1st Sunday of Shrovetide



Torah:  Exodus 2:11-25
Prophet:  1 Samuel 18:6-19:7
Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 14: 1-10
Psalm:  91
Epistle:  Romans 13: 1-14
Gospel:  Mark 4: 35-41

Collect for 1st Sunday of Shrovetide:
Lord, by your command the wind and the waves were calmed.  Speak to the hearts of your children that they may know that true shalom that the world cannot give.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 10:  Eternal God, who covenanted with Noah, Abraham, and men of old -covenant with us today as we renew our pledge to follow and serve you all the days of our lives. We pray in the name of Yeshua our Lord. Amen.  (green)

February 11:  Loving Saviour, we confess that we can do nothing to earn forgiveness, and we are grateful that you pardon our sins in mercy and grace in accordance with your great love. Thank you, Yeshua. Amen.  (green)

February 12:  Lord our God, we thank you for daily protection and guidance through the Holy Spirit. Keep our hearts in tune with you through prayer, so we may discern your will for our daily walk with you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 13: Our God in whom we live and move and have our being, grant us your presence to live that life which you have chosen for us. Overcome our apathy and energize us with your powerful Spirit. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 14:  Lord our God, you raised Cyril and Methodius to proclaim the Gospel in a hostile land and gave them intellectual gifts to translate, create an alphabet, and teach, so raise up in this and every land bishops and ministers who are willing to persevere to the end in proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

February 15:  Loving God, when all seems impossible and without any solution, we are once again reminded that you are the creator of the universe and in you the entire world is contained. Help, O Lord, that we can be assured of your grace and mercy. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 


Monday, February 3, 2014

(9 February 2014: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany



Torah:  Exodus 1:1-2:10
Prophet:  1 Samuel 17:1-18:5
Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 13: 1-12
Psalm:  91
Epistle:  Romans 12
Gospel:  Mark 3:1-12

Collect of  the Day:     Lord, you demonstrated your power to forgive sins through healings and miracles.  Grant that your church empowered by the Holy Spirit would proclaim your forgiveness to all nations in all times and places.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

February 3:  Dear Lord, as you raised up Anskar to be missionary to the lands of Germany, Denmark and Sweden, raise up in this and every  generation Bishops who will preach the Gospel and guard the Faith.  This we ask though Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

February 4:  Blessed Saviour, by dreams and visions you ensured that Cornelius the Centurion would be the first Christian of the Goyim.  Grant that your Spirit would continue to work in miraculous ways to invite all Jews and Goyim into the kingdom.  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. (white)

February 5:  Heavenly Father, despite much suffering, your church in Japan continued through persecutions.  Grant that we observing their perseverance, would have the courage to follow where they lead the way, proclaiming Christ with our very lives.  This we ask in his most blessed name.  Amen.  (red)

February 6:  Let our eyes be opened to your wonderful peace and joy that we experience when we accept you as Lord and master of our lives. Keep our eyes and hearts ever focused on you, Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 7:  Savior Lord, so often we think of ourselves more highly than we ought,
dishonoring that holy name we bear and turning aside from that path of holiness and service you have called us to follow. Forgive us, Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 8:  Your love to mankind on Calvary overwhelms our human understanding,
Lord. Instill in our hearts a greater love for you and for our fellow man; especially those in need of our Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.  (green)