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.