Sunday Readings

Septugesima Sunday: 5 February 2012

2012-01-30T07:36:00.000-08:00

Torah: Numbers 21:1-35
Prophet: Obadiah 1:1-21
Writing: Judith 1:1-16
Psalm: 58
Epistle: II Corinthians 1: 1-24
Gospel: John 6:1-15
Collect: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: 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.

30 January: God of yesterday, today, and forever, may we always remember the
blessings we have received in the past, celebrate the joy of living each day, and anticipate your being with us tomorrow in this life or the next. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

31 January: Lord God, forgive us for trusting in our own strength rather than turning to you. Open our hearts and minds that we may invite your spirit to live within us and work through us, as witnesses of your love to our broken and hurting world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

February 1: We love you, Lord. Teach us to love even as you have loved us. Through
your word, teach us to live as you would have us live and to indeed hold fast to what is good. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

February 2: Father, as this day Yeshuah was presented in the temple, grant that our Lord Yeshuah would present us to you that we may serve you truly in this world and the next. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

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)

4th Sunday of Epiphany (proper 1): 29 January 2012

2012-01-23T21:33:00.000-08:00

Torah: Numbers 20:1-29
Prophet: Amos 8:1-9:15
Writing: Esther 9:1-10:31
Psalm: 30
Epistle: I Corinthians 16:1-24
Gospel: John 5: 1-18
Collect: Oh Lord, you manisfested the kingdom through acts of great power, remind us always in our hearts that you called us to show mercy and forgiveness and to do the same deeds and greater deeds that you did. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

23 January: Heavenly Father, as you raised Vincent to be deacon in Saragossa, and gave him eloquence to proclaim and strength to die for his faith, so fill us with your spirit that we would always be ready to proclaim the Gospel and to live and die for Yeshua. In the name of Yeshua we pray, Amen. (red)

24 January: Having you as our advocate, in whose favour we have our being, open our eyes to the needs of others. Make us, by your Spirit, defenders and
upholders, allies of all who suffer. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green).

25 January: Lord, as we remember your appearance to St. Paul and his marvellous conversion on this day, so move in our hearts that we would share his passion to proclaim the Gospel. 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)

26 January: Blessed Lord, you raised up Timothy and Titus to be Bishops in your church. So raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will follow the pure teachings of your blessed word that the church would grow in faith and knowledge and love of 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. (red)

27 January: Heavenly Father, you strengthened Gregory of Nazianzus through sickness and persecution. As he was on fire with love for you, so train us up that we may be aflame with your love and share it with all the world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

28 January: Eternal God, help us to maintain our focus on your glory, rather than on the glories of the world. We turn our hearts to you as the holy giver of all life, as we seek to deepen our devotion to you. Hear us, Lord, we pray. Amen.

The Holy Name: 1 Januarary 2012

2011-12-26T08:52:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 17:1-12
Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-6
Writing: Esther 4: 1-16
Psalm: 6
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
Collect: : Emanuel, you who are with us, help us to remember that the name of Yeshua proclaims your salvation and healing, and through his finished work on the cross he completed his obedience to the law and the prophets began on this day, when he first shed blood in obedience. Help us so to contemplate his holy name that we would truly accept that salvation, healing, and wholeness and that our obedience to you would lead to salvation and healing of many. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

26 December: Emanuel, you raised up your servant Stephan to a ministry of service and to preach the Gospel. Teach us like him to forgive those who persecute us, and to be faithful in service and proclaiming your kingdom, this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)

27 December: Emanuel, you raised up John to proclaim the Gospel, to reveal that you are love, and to be Bishop of Ephesus. Help us to so love one another that the world would see you in us and our behaviour and come to know you as Lord, and Saviour: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)

28 December: Emmanuel, as we remember the lives and deaths of those who died when Herod was attempting to kill you, help us to resist tyrants, and to stand strong against those forces today which would destroy innocent lives, whether through neglect or intent: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)

29 December: Emmanuel, you raised up Thomas Becket to protect the church against the authorities of this world. Help us to remember that the church must be in subjection to you and your word, and not to the authorities or whims of this world: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)

30 December: Emanuel, our God with us, grant us, we pray, a listening ear to hear your voice. We live in a world that is so loud with activities of the daily clamouring of life. It can be difficult to hear you Lord. Give us Samuel's ear to hear even your whispers: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)

31 December: Emanuel, as you raised up John Wycliff to challenge the church to follow Yeshua and to translate scriptures into the language of the common man, raise up for us clergy who will call us to follow you, and who will make scripture clear to all, that we may truly follow Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua, whose birth we celebrate. Amen. (White)

III Advent: 11 December 2011

2011-12-06T21:20:00.000-08:00

Torah: Numbers 15:1-41
Prophet: Amos 2:6-16
Writing: Esther 2:1-22
Psalm: 32
Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 1-34
Gospel: Mark 10:28-31
Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

5 December: El Shaddai, your presbyter Clement of Alexandria came to you after much seeking and dedicated himself to teaching the faith to Christians and Pagans. Grant in this and every place men and women who are dedicated to teaching your holy word to those who know and do not know you, and grant that we would truly teach Christians what is truly meant to walk with you. This we ask through our Saviour, Yeshuah haMoshiach who taught his disciples the truth. Amen. (red)

6 December: El Shaddai, as you raised up Nicholas of Myra to be generous to the poor, children and sailors, bless us that we may be blessings to all who are in need, and teach us to protect the poor, children, sailors, and others whom this world has forgotten, and let your blessing be upon them as well. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

7 December: El Shaddai, you raised up Ambrose to keep the peace, to teach the faith and to enrich our worship of you. Be for us Lord, medicine when we are sick, our strength when we need help, the way when we long for heaven, our light when all is dark, and our food when we need nourishment. Send your Ruach haKodesh upon us that we would serve you as Ambrose did. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

8 December: El Shaddai, God of all creation, we pray that your kingdom will be manifested in our lives this day. We pray for our congregations which sow the seeds of your word faithfully. May you nourish them that they may bring forth abundant harvest into your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

9 December: El Shaddai, Gracious God, you give us so much. We thank you for those whom you have blessed with the good news of the gospel for proclamation. May they be faithful. Continue your call to men and women for the full time ministry of your church. Through your word, we pray. Amen.

10 December: El Shaddai, our God, through whom the world is illuminated, may the light of HaMoshiach guide our path this day. We pray for those who are still trapped
in darkness brought about by unaffirmed sins. May the light of HaMoshiach direct them to the path of peace in Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
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13 November: 3rd Sunday of Kingdomtide

2011-11-08T21:03:00.000-08:00

Torah: Numbers 11:1-35
Prophet: Joel 2:3-27
Writing: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14
Psalm:
Epistle: I Corinthians 6:1-7:40
Gospel: Luke 20:1-40
Collect: Almighty Father, grant us the grace to persevere in faith and to trust in your Son's gospel of reconciliation. By the power of your Spirit, preserve us through this life, give us victory over sin and death, and lead us to your promised inheritance of everlasting life, the gift offered by your Son, Yeshuah haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

7 November: Let not the ways of this world distract us from you, Yeshua. Prepare in us a humble heart, to serve you and each other. We patiently await your presence with us again. In your most blessed name we pray. Amen.

8 November: May our lives be as candles ablaze in the darkness and our witness as a light for others to find their way home to you. Lift the covering of our light so we might shine and bear witness to the one true light. You enlighten all who seek you. This we ask in the name of Him who is light to the world. Amen.

9 November: Lord, you know our every thought and hear every word we speak. Help us to live the truth, unlike the double minded who live one way before people and another in the shadows. We are charged to live in your light where no one can be concealed. 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 November: Heavenly Father, as you gave your Bishop, Leo of Rome, abilities in administration, preaching and reconciliation, raise up in this and every generation ministers with talents to proclaim the Kingdom and run the church for your glory. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

11 November: Heavenly Father who raised up Martin of Tours as Bishop in your church. Help us to follow his examples of being generous to the poor, and charitable to those who oppose you, that they may see your mercy in us. This we ask through Yeshua who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

12 November: Our great Prince of Peace, we fall before you confessing that we often forget to practice peace. The warring world still waits for peace from the words of Yeshua. Give us the courage to face the might of force and claim the peace which surpasses all understanding. 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.

All Saints Sunday: 6 November 2011

2011-10-31T19:45:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deut. 6:4-9
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Eph 1:11-23
Gospel: Mat 5:1-16
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life. So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints. This we ask through 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)

4 November: Gracious Lord, pardon us from our disobedience and self-centered will. Bend us to kneel before your holy presence and obey you so we may conform to "a life worthy of our calling to which we have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1-2). 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.

5 November: O God, our Father, we confess that we have depended on our own foolishness and unwise choices. We have listened to the wrong voices which tend to please our ears. Turn us back toward that which is true and right in you so we may proclaim your power and wisdom. 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.

I Kingdomtide: 30 October 2011

2011-10-24T21:40:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 10:1-36
Prophet: Joel 1:1-2:2
Writing: Ecclesiastes 9:11-11:8
Psalm: 7
Epistle: I Corinthians 5: 1-6:20
Gospel: Luke 17:20-37
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.

24 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)

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.

28 October: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the example of Simon and Jude who were zealots for the faith, and who gave their lives for you. Grant us strength and courage to live and die for you as well. 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)

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.

23 October 2011: Proper 23

2011-10-16T22:02:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 9:1-23
Prophet: Hosea 13:1-14:9
Writing: Ecclesiastes 8:2-9:10
Psalm: 73
Epistle: I Corinthians 4: 1-21
Gospel: Luke 18:35-19:10
Collect: Gracious Father, who caused Zacheus to repent and make restitution for his sins, open our eyes to our own sins that we may repent, make good our errors, and be reconciled with those whom we have hurt;that the world may see that we truly serving the risen Lord. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

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.

21 October: Creator God, our bodies sense you in all things. In the cool grass under our feet, in the taste of ripe fruit, in the smell of blooming flowers, in the colors of the sunset, in the sound of beating drums. Touch us today Lord through your creation. 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.

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.

Proper 19: 25 September 2011

2011-09-18T21:46:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 29: 1-6
Prophet: Jeremiah 31:1-19
Writing: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26
Psalm: 25
Epistle: I Corinthians 2:1-16
Gospel: Luke 16:1-18
Collect: Gracious Father, you have blessed us in many ways. Teach us to always use those blessings for the advancement of your 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.

19 September: Heavenly Father, you sent Theodore to organize and put right the church of England and to reconcile the church of the English with the Church of the Celts. Raise up among us, clergy and laity, who will help organise the church today so that it would be an effective means of evangelising the world in which we live. This we ask in the name of Yeshua, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach ha Kodesh, one God in Glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

20 September: Creator God, by your will, families, communities, and nations come into being. Reveal yourself this day and remind us that we are not our own. Give us the spirit of humility to claim you alone as our helper and Lord. For Yeshua' sake. Amen.

21 September: Dear Father, as you raised Mathew from being a tax collector to an ambassador for your kingdom, and caused him to write his Gospel for the Messianic Jews of his time; so transform us that our lives would lead to the conversion of many and help us to remember that our lives may be the only Bible unbelievers will read. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

22 September: Gracious Lord, when we find ourselves in wilderness places, tempted and tried, we sometimes lose our way. Give us grace to wait on you with the assurance that you will send your angels to sustain us. In Yeshua' name. Amen.

23 September: Lord, as we join brothers and sisters in praying 'give us this day our daily bread,' help us to feed on your word and be clothed in your righteousness so that whether in this world or the next, we will be at home with you. For Yeshua' sake. Amen.

24 September: God, our Provider, we pray for the servants of your church who are working in very difficult circumstances right now. We pray that you will
remember them for we know that when you remember, you provide. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach. Amen.

4 September 2011: Proper 16, Gracetide 11

2011-08-28T21:01:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 4:1-49
Prophet: Hosea 9: 1-17
Writing: Baruch 3:1-38
Psalm: 106
For the Epistle: Acts 27:1-12
Gospel: Luke 12:49-13:35
Collect: : 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.

29 August: Father, you raised up your bishop, Augustine of Hippo in a time fraught with temporal dangers and hardships to inspire people to seek the City of God. Help us to be seekers of that eternal city, that we may always know that our true citizenship is in heaven and that we are heaven’s ambassadors here on earth. This we ask in the name of him whom we represent here on earth, Yeshuah, the true and rightful king. Amen. (white)

30 August: As the showers of springtime rain down upon the earth, O Lord, may your
love rain down upon us, bringing salvation and renewed faith to our
family and congregation. Let it pour, 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.

31 August: Heavenly Father, you raised up your bishop Aidan to restore Christianity to Northumbria, raise up men and women to restore the faith of the United States and Europe. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

1 September: Dear God, as you anointed your Son, Yeshua HaMoshiach, for his mission, we pray for your anointing on all your servants today so that we may bear witness boldly to your love and grace to those for whom they have been praying. In the name of Yeshua. Amen.

2 September: Dear Lord, as the faith in Papua New Guinea was watered by martyrs willing to give up all for you, help us to also be always ready to make that final sacrifice for you, this we ask in the name of him who died for us. Amen. (red)

Fifth Sunday of Easer: 24 May 2011

2011-05-17T04:41:00.001-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 17:10-18:30
Prophet: Ezekiel 42:1-43:27
Writing: Job 36:1-37:24
Psalm: 18
For the Epistle: Acts 18:1-28
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Collect: Risen Lord, who is known to us in the breaking of the bread. Remind us day by day to manifest your kingdom, that all peoples may see you in us. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: 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.

Tuesday: Living Lord, we celebrate your defeat of death and victory over the
grave. Our faith in you assures us that if we experience a death like yours, we will
also experience a resurrection like yours. In you we put our trust and hope. Amen.

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: Holy Spirit, you have called us to be authentic witnesses to our world of your love through Yeshua. We confess that we have failed, bearing witness instead to our divisiveness and indifference to your calling. Forgive us, and transform our lives to bear your fruit. Amen.

Saturday: 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.

Good Sheapher Sunday: 15 May 2011

2011-05-08T22:08:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-17:9
Prophet: Ezekiel 40:47-41:26
Writing: Job 35:1-16
Psalm: 23
For the Epistle: Acts 17:16-34
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Collect: Glorious Father, you sent your Son to be the Good Shepherd of your people. Through the help of your Spirit, grant that we may hear your Son's voice, without distraction, especially when he calls us by name, so that we may always follow where he leads. We ask this through your Son, Christ Jesus our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Monday: Heavenly Father, you cleansed the lips of Isaiah and raised him up to be a witness to the suffering servant and to help us to recognise the suffering servant. Remind us daily, since we are called by your name, that we are yours, and that we should daily remind those around us of your mighty deeds. Send us Lord into the world to proclaim that Messiah has come to save sinners. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (red)

Tuesday: Heavenly Father, you raised up Ludwig Count Zinzendorf to build up your church and to send out missionaries. Grant that, like Ludwig, we would love you not just with our minds, but with our hearts as well, seeking to build your kingdom with the tools and position you have given each of us. Remind us daily that we live not for ourselves, but for you. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshuah ha Moshiach. Amen.

Wednesday: Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Juilian visions of unspeakable things and gave her a grace to guide others in their spiritual lives. Raise up in this and every generation people who are willing to share their gifts and build up others in the spiritual life. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Thursday: 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.

Friday: Lord, have mercy on us and grant us your shalom. Shalom within our families, shalom with our neighbors, and shalom in our hearts so we may live in your love. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach, our Lord. Amen.

Saturday: O Lord, we are thankful that you have chosen us, strengthened us, and led us through times of difficulty. May our lives reflect your glory, your wisdom, and your truth. Hear us, gracious Savior. Amen

Thomas Sunday: May 1, 2011

2011-04-25T22:37:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 13:1-14:54
Prophet: Ezekiel 39:1-29
Writing: Job 32:1-33:33
Pslam:
For the Epistle: Acts 16:11-40
Gospel: John 20:19-31
Collect: Dear Lord, when Thomas could not believe without seeing, but recognised you as his Lord and God: release our faith, that we would recognise you as saviour of the world, and follow you as Lord, wherever you may lead. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reign with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Easter Monday: Dear Lord who gave St. Mark grace to present to your church the Gospel of our Lord, Yeshuah haMoshiach and to be the first Bishop of Alexandria. So fill us with your spirit that we would be living Gospels for all the world to see; which we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

Easter Tuesday: Living Lord, we celebrate your defeat of death and victory over the
grave. Our faith in you assures us that if we experience a death like yours, we will
also experience a resurrection like yours. In you we put our trust and hope. Amen.

Father, as we finish our Passover Observance, help us to maintain our lives free from sin and to keep our eyes on the Passover lamb.

Easter 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.

Easter 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

Easter Friday: Heavenly Father, you gave Catherine of Siena gifts of wisdom, insight and knowledge. Grant that we like she may seek true reconciliation of the church and that we would work mightily for those in need. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Easter 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.

4th Sunday of Lent: 3 April 2011

2011-03-27T22:49:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 11:1-47
Prophet: Ezekiel 37:1-28
Writing: Job 29:1-30:31
Psalm: 1
Epistle: 1 Corinthians 2
Gospel: Luke 9:57-62
Collect: 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: Forgiving Lord, you give us countless chances when we sin, make mistakes, and turn from you. Show us how to be more understanding and forgiving of others. Help us to forgive as we have been forgiven. Amen.

Tuesday: Eternal God, keep us from thinking of ourselves as better than others.
Place in our hearts a spirit of humility, that we might follow the example of Yeshua and serve the interests of others rather than our own. We pray this in his precious name. Amen.

Wednesday: Lord our God, we exile ourselves from your fellowship through sin and
disobedience. In your mercy and grace, you invite us to be restored and
refreshed by the bread of life. In the name of Yeshua. Amen.

Thursday: How easy it is to forsake you, O Lord. Forgive us for not recognizing your bounteous blessings to us. Help us to see the constant reminders of your presence in our lives. Help us to walk in the faith you have given to us through HaMoshiach our Lord. Amen.

Friday: Suffering Lord, during your earthly life you have experienced anguish and shame for the sake of humankind. With strong cries and supplication you implored the name of your heavenly father in the garden of Gethsemane. Endow us with your love that we may be steadfast in our faith. Amen.

Saturday: O God, we confess that we do not spend enough time in silence listening for your still, small voice. Bless us with patience and serenity to hear you calling, and then with eagerness to do your will. Amen.

3rd Sunday of Lent: 27 March 2011

2011-03-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 10:1-20
Prophet: Ezekiel 36:1-38
Writing: Job 27:1-28:28
Psalm: 111
Epistle: I Corinthians 1:1-39
Gospel: Luke 9:43-56
Collect: 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: Heavenly Father, you have commanded us not to murder as all men are made in your image. Help us not to murder others in thought, word or deed that we may truly honor your image. This we ask in the name of the Lord Yeshua who spoke with words of love. Amen.

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)

Tuesday: Heavenly Father, as you have commanded us not to commit adultery so as to remember your faithfulness to the church, keep us from committing spiritual adultery that we not allow idols or false gods to come between you and us, and keep our marriages strong that they may glorify you. This we ask in the name of the bridegroom who is coming for his church. Amen.

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)(transferred from Sunday)

Wednesday: Heavenly Father, stealing from out fellow man is the same as robbing you who created him in your image. Help us never to take what is not ours, and to always seek to treat our neighbour as we ourselves would like to be treated. This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who died that we too might be good neighbours. Amen.

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)

Thursday: Heavenly Father, you commanded us not to bear false witness, but we claim to be Christians but do not bear that witness in our lives. Transform our lives that we may faithfully witness to Yeshua and build up His church. This we ask in his most blessed name. Amen.

Friday: Lamb of God, you took away the sins of the world by your sacrifice on the cross. What wondrous love, what good news! You went to the cross silently; may we come to the cross singing your praises in thanksgiving! Amen.

We beseech you o Lord, so fill our hearts with your grace that as we have known the incarnation of your son our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach by the message of an angel, that so by his cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection. And what we ask for ourselves, we ask for all those for whom Messiah died, that those who sin against you would come to love you, and that those who love you would be drawn nearer to you. To the glory of God the Father, Amen. (Blue)

Saturday: Heavenly Father, you have taught us not to covet, so we would learn to be happy with those things you give us. Help us to be wise in determining our wants, that we may be pleased always with those things and events which you give us, this we ask through Yeshua who gratefully accepted all things from your hand. Amen.

2nd Sunday of Lent: 20 March 2011

2011-03-13T22:43:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 9:1-23
Prophet: Ezekiel 35:1-15
Writing: Job 25:1-26:14
Psalm:
Epistle: III John
Gospel: Luke 9:22-27
Collect: Abba, you sent Yeshua into the world to be rejected by the authorities and to be crucified for our sins. Guide us O Lord, that we would not be stumbling blocks to Messiah, nor his Kingdom, nor those who seek him. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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, 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)

First Sunday in Lent: 13 March 2011

2011-03-06T21:46:00.000-08:00

Torah: 8:1-36
Prophet: Ezekiel 34:1-31
Writing: Job 22:1-24:25
Pslm:
Epistle: II John
Gospel: Luke 3:23-4:13
Collect: Abba, Father, you sent your son Yeshua into the desert to fast and pray. Grant that we would so grow in the discipline of fasting, prayer, and study, that we would truly grow in knowledge and love of you, that the light of Yeshuah would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins 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)
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Shrove Tuesday: Lord, grant that we should make such a true confession, that we would truly walk in love and peace with one another that the light of Yeshua would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. (purple before sunset, Lenten array after sunset)

Ash Wednesday: Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness of our sins. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, now and forever.

Thursday: Blessed Saviour, you were tempted to turn stones to bread to meet your hunger. Grant that as you turned back Satan’s temptation through Scripture, that we too would truly learn that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God. In your precious name we pray. Amen.

Friday: Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you to proclaim your kingdom through great miracles, yet, you resisted him and proclaimed the Gospel through suffering. Help us to remember always that we should never tempt you, but follow where you led the way. This we pray in your precious name. Amen.

Saturday: Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you by offering all the kingdoms of the world, if you would worship him. Help us to cast off all false gods, that we too may worship God alone. In your precious name we pray. Amen.

Quincuagesima Sunday: 7 March 2011

2011-02-27T22:45:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 7:1-38
Prophet: Ezekiel 33:1-33
Writing: Job 20:1-21:34
Psalm: 73
For the Epistle: Acts 15: 22-40
Gospel: Luke 9:28-36
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)

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
your 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.

March 2: 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)

March 3: 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)

March 4: O God, we wonder how you have time for us. There is so much else in the vast cosmos of your creation. We realize that your deepest concern and compassion is for us through your scripture. You created and redeemed us to be fruitful children from the inside out. Thank you! Amen.

March 5: O God, there is nothing we hate more than our own suffering. We insulate
ourselves from it by feasting sumptuously every day and ignoring the poor who need our help so dearly. Make us into servants who are willing to help the hungry and the poor. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Sexagesima Sunday: 27 February 2011

2011-02-20T22:53:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 6:1-30
Prophet: Ezekiel 31:1-32:32
Writing: Job 18:1-19:29
Psalm:
For the Epistle: Acts 15:1-21
Gospel: Luke 8:40-56
Collect: Lord, you came among us healing the sick and raising the dead. So heal us that we may truly be alive to you and that you living in us would guide many to your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 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.

February 23: 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 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: Precious Lord, your words to us are so compelling and direct that we
cannot escape their impact. Help us to exalt your name in our daily words and deeds, gracious God. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

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.

Septuagesima Sunday: 20 February 2011

2011-02-13T23:54:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 5:1-18
Prophet: Ezekiel 29:1-30:26
Writing: Job 16:1-17:16
Psalm:
For the Epistle: Acts 14: 8-28
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
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 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.

February 16: Most gracious God and Lord, the world's almighty Savior, we indeed acknowledge you as the author of our salvation. Through our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach, your Son, we are redeemed and set free. Thank you, Lord. 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.

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: 13 February 2011

2011-02-07T04:34:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 4:1-35
Prophet: Ezekiel 28:1-26
Writing: Job 15:1-34
Psalm: 1
For the Epistle: Acts 14:1-7
Gospel: Luke 8:22-25
Collect: 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 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)

February 9: Our God, how thankful we are that we need fear no evil for you are with us in spite of fire, floods, earthquake, or tsunami. Your presence sustains us in the midst of the storm. We are so grateful, Lord. Amen. (green)

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)

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: 6 February 2011

2011-02-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 1:1-3:17
Prophet: Ezekiel 26:1-27:36
Writing: Job 12:1-14:22
Psalm: 107
For the Epistle: Acts 13:1-52
Gospel: Luke 6:6-19
Collect: 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.

31 January: Lord God, forgive us for trusting in our own strength rather than turning to you. Open our hearts and minds that we may invite your spirit to live within us and work through us, as witnesses of your love to our broken and hurting world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

February 1: We love you, Lord. Teach us to love even as you have loved us. Through
your word, teach us to live as you would have us live and to indeed hold fast to what is good. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

February 2: Father, as this day Yeshuah was presented in the temple, grant that our Lord Yeshuah would present us to you that we may serve you truly in this world and the next. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

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)

4th Sunday after Epiphany: 30 January 2011

2011-01-24T21:18:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 40:1-38
Prophet: Ezekiel 25:1-17
Writing: Job 11:1-20
Psalm:
For the Epistle: Acts 9:1-31
Gospel: Luke 5:17-6:5
Collect: Gracious Father, you desire not the death of a sinner but rather his repentance, conversion, and rebirth unto eternal life. By the power of your Spirit, convict our hearts to know and grieve the error of our ways and to flee unto the saving mercy of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

24 January: Having you as our advocate, in whose favour we have our being, open our eyes to the needs of others. Make us, by your Spirit, defenders and
upholders, allies of all who suffer. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green).

25 January: Lord, as we remember your appearance to St. Paul and his marvellous conversion on this day, so move in our hearts that we would share his passion to proclaim the Gospel. 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)

26 January: Blessed Lord, you raised up Timothy and Titus to be Bishops in your church. So raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will follow the pure teachings of your blessed word that the church would grow in faith and knowledge and love of 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. (red)

27 January: Heavenly Father, you strengthened Gregory of Nazianzus through sickness and persecution. As he was on fire with love for you, so train us up that we may be aflame with your love and share it with all the world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

28 January: Eternal God, help us to maintain our focus on your glory, rather than on the glories of the world. We turn our hearts to you as the holy giver of all life, as we seek to deepen our devotion to you. Hear us, Lord, we pray. Amen.

29 January: How recklessly we spend and break ourselves, Bread of life, serving
wealth, pleasure, and ourselves. Despite our best efforts and good
intentions, our deepest hunger is for you. Feed us, Yeshua. Amen. (green)

Third Sunday after Epiphany: 23 January 2011

2011-01-17T06:27:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 39:1-43
Prophet: Ezekiel 24:1-27
Writing: Job 9:1-10:22
Psalm:
Epistle: Timothy 4:1-22
Gospel: Luke 5:1-16
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you cleansed lepers and taught in the synagogues. So cleanse us by your power and teach us through your word, that we would shine with grace and truth, that many would come to your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKosdesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. (Green)

17 January: Dear Lord, you raised up Anthony to be a shining light in the desert, encouraging those suffering persecution, and strengthening those tempted by Aryanism, so raise up in this and every generation encouragers to strengthen us in true doctrine. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

18 January: Heavenly Father, as we remember Peter’s recognition of Yeshua as the Messiah, help us to truly recognize him as well in heart and mind that we may follow Peter, walking on water, healing the sick, raising the dead, and proclaiming the Gospel. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

19 January: Dear Lord, you raised up Miles Coverdale to work on presenting the Bible to the people of England in a language which they could understand. As he suffered much in this work, yet was faithful to you and your word, raise up in this and every generation men who are good and holy with a mission to help Christians understand your word. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah who revealed the Tanakh to the Jews. Amen. (white)

20 January: O Lord of the Universe, who used a dove to single out Fabien as Bishop of Rome. Grant us power to remember those before us and imitate them in giving all for Christ. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (red)

21 January: Lord Yeshua, who gave even children the strength to stand up for the true faith in face of persecution. Give us Agnes’s child like faith that we may always witness as to what you have done for us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

2nd Sunday after Epiphany: January 16, 2011

2011-01-09T23:16:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 38:1-31
Prophet: Ezekiel 23:1-49
Writing: Job 8:1-23
Psalm: 39
Epistle: II Timothy 3:1-17
Gospel: Luke 4: 14-44
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you came among us and called us to walk with you in discipleship, healing the sick, casting out demons and proclaiming the kingdom. Guide us o Lord, that being filled with the power of the Ruach haKodesh that we too would, in the name of Yeshua heal the sick, cast out demons and call people to participate in your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

10 January: You who are love and faithfulness, let each of us hear, respond, and give thanks for your call in our lives. Call us beyond ourselves. Call us to our neighbours. Call us to you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

11 January: Light of the world, reveal your glory. Drive away the darkness that hides you from us, and cast from our hearts the shadows in which we hide from you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

12 January: Almighty and Gracious Lord, we give thanks for your ever present help in times of struggle and distress. You are our sure and faithful friend in
the midst of storms and trials. What a privilege it is to carry everything to you in prayer. Let us see past our troubles and claim your
peace. Amen.

13 January: Dear Lord, as Hillary of Poitiers stood against heresy, and defended the true faith, help us also to stand against heresy that we may always stand for truth. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

14 January: Glorious God, let the words on our lips and the song in our hearts reflect our gratitude and devotion to you for all we hear and see of your amazing grace and constant love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

15 January: Messiah our teacher, gentle and humble in heart, help us relate trusting obedience to loving service. May we truly find rest for our souls under the yoke that is easy and the burden that is light. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

Baptism of our Lord: January 9, 2011

2011-01-06T21:10:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 36:2-37:29
Prophet: Isaiah 42: 1-9
Writing: Job 6:1-7:21
Psalm: 8
Epistle: I Corinthians 12:1-31
Gospel: Luke 3:21-38
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you were without sin, yet were baptised by John as an example for us. Through faith in you and through our baptisms, we died to sin, were raised to new life, and given the gift of the Ruach haKodesh to guide us. Remind us daily and infuse us with the Ruach haKodesh, that we must be examples to believers and non-believers that our lives would gather much fruit, new Christians dedicated to your service. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

3 January: You deliver us, Emanuel, from many things so that we can belong to Messiah alone. May our lives which are freely lived, freely shared, and freely given bring honour, praise, and glory to your name: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (gold)

4 January: Emanuel, forgive us the things we love more than you. You are the source of every good thing, each tender mercy and all blessing. May we love you even more than these gifts: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (gold)

5 January: Your generosity, Emanuel, humbles and inspires us. Make us more giving of all that we are. Make us more trusting in all that you are. Humbled and inspired, send us to all who hunger and thirst. this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (gold)

6 January: Lord Yahweh Sabbaoth, by the light of a star you guided the Magi into the presence of Yeshua to give him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. So let the light of Yeshua shine out through our hearts, that those around us would be drawn to your presence to render you homage and accept you as Lord and Saviour. This we ask in the blessed name of Yeshua haMoshiach. Amen. (gold)

7 January: Messiah, the good Shepherd and Lamb of God, grant us this day the willingness and the strength to follow both your lead and your example. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

8 January: Purge from us, Prince of peace, all indifference or resignation to the devaluing and destruction of human life. Create in us hearts that are broken and filled with your love for this world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (green)

Second Sunday after Christmas: 2 January 2011

2010-12-28T22:28:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 35:1-36:1
Prophet: Ezekiel 22:1-31
Writing: Job 4:1-5:27
Epistle: II Tim 2:1-26
Gospel: Luke 2:41-52
Collect: Emanuel, you had wisdom beyond your age, yet you submitted to Joseph and Mary. Teach us to submit to legitimate authorities and your word, that we may grow in knowledge and love of you, and through humility would gain subjects for your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

27 December: Emanuel, you raised up your servant Stephan to a ministry of service and to preach the Gospel. Teach us like him to forgive those who persecute us, and to be faithful in service and proclaiming your kingdom, this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)

28 December: Emanuel, you raised up John to proclaim the Gospel, to reveal that you are love, and to be Bishop of Ephesus. Help us to so love one another that the world would see you in us and our behaviour and come to know you as Lord, and Saviour: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)

29 December: Emmanuel, as we remember the lives and deaths of those who died when Herod was attempting to kill you, help us to resist tyrants, and to stand strong against those forces today which would destroy innocent lives, whether through neglect or intent: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)

30 December: Emmanuel, you raised up Thomas Becket to protect the church against the authorities of this world. Help us to remember that the church must be in subjection to you and your word, and not to the authorities or whims of this world: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)

31 December: Emanuel, as you raised up John Wycliff to challenge the church to follow Yeshua and to translate scriptures into the language of the common man, raise up for us clergy who will call us to follow you, and who will make scripture clear to all, that we may truly follow Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua, whose birth we celebrate. Amen. (White)

IV Advent: 19 December 2010

2010-12-15T09:29:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 33:1-33
Prophet: Ezekiel l 20:1-49
Writing: Job 1:1-2:10
Psalm: 74
Epistle: I Tim 6:1-21
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Collect: El Shaddai, when you sent your angel Gabriel to Miriam, she accepted your message, and put her faith in you to complete your word in her, that The Word, Yeshua would be born into the world. Aid us, that our faith would be equal to hers, trusting you for defense, and trusting that you would complete your word in us today. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

13 December: El Shaddai, you are our loving, merciful God, when we contemplate the debt of your mercy, we are at a loss to know how you could love us so. Thank you for your grace and mercy. May we use our new found freedom in HaMoshiach to forgive someone who has wronged us. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

14 December: El Shadai, Gracious God, your servant, St. John of the Cross learned to love you through suffering. Raise up in this and every generation, people of valour, willing to give their all for you, who will stand up for the truth, and proclaim through poetry, speech and deed your eternal love for us. This we ask through Yeshua, who lives and reigns with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

15 December: El Shadai , our God, how comforting it is to be reminded that however much we falter and stray from you, you will keep reaching out for us. We thank you this day for being there to catch us when we fall from faith. Thank you for your love. Amen.

16 December: El Shadai, we live in a materialistic world where values are often misplaced. We have had many catastrophes in our recent past in which the possessions we work so hard to accumulate vanish in a moment. Help us to set our minds on things eternal rather than things which are transitory. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

17 December: El Shadai, give us a faith like that of your servant, Daniel. He was not afraid to go into the lion's den or stand inside the burning fiery furnace. You delivered him! You upheld your faithful servant. Give us that kind of faith and take away our unbelief! This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

18 December: El Shadai, you suffered so much for our salvation. We may endure weeping for a night but through the manifold grace of our God, joy comes in the morning. Thank you for the mornings, which usher in new hope enabling us to go on another day. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

II Advent: 5 December 2010

2010-11-28T23:17:00.000-08:00

My apologies for not posting I Advent. I thought I had posted it.

Torah: Exodus 29:38-31:11
Prophet: Ezekiel 19:1-14
Writing: Proverbs 30:1-31
Psalm: 92:1-15
Epistle: I Timothy 4:1-16
Gospel: Luke 21:25-28
Collect: El Shadai, you sent Yeshua into the world to begin the kingdom, announcing by word and mighty acts that you were in the world. Open our hearts and minds through the power of the Ruach haKodesh, so that no matter when you return, we will be prepared for that coming, living lives of holiness, and bearing much fruit. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (blue)

29 November: Shine, Yeshua, shine, cast your light on us so our way is always lit. Gather the nations so we may bow down before you as did the wise ones of long ago. You are worthy to be praised! We will sing of your great kingdom to come on earth! Grant this we ask in your most glorious name. Amen.

30 November: Dear Lord, you gave your apostle Andrew that special gift of bringing people to Yeshuah, starting with his own brother, Peter. Take away our fear and help us to love you so much that we would always bring people to you. This we ask through Yeshuah, who died that many may enter the kingdom. Amen. (red)

1 December: El Shaddai, you gave your deacon, Nicholas Ferrar the ability to form a Christian community that was truly dedicated to you both in prayer and ministry to others. Grant that we, like the Ferrar family would worship you through prayer and fasting, but also in witnessing and taking care of the poor. This we ask through Yeshua, who prayed, forgave sins and preached to the sinner. Amen. (white)

2 December: El Shaddai , today we have one more opportunity to come to you. We come as sinners saved by your grace. Thank you for your patience which has given us yet another chance to reconcile all our failures and weaknesses. May we use this day to do so, in Yeshua' name we pray. Amen.

3 December: Holy and Almighty God, you so divinely entered human history. Although you came in so humble a fashion, you triumphed over all earthly adversities to become the King of kings and Lord of lords. Help us to overcome that which may have the potential to rob us of focusing on your power. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.

4 December: El Shaddai, you raised up your presbyter, John of Damascus to defend the faith, and write hymns. So raise up in this and every generations men and women who will defend the church against heresy and who will stand up for the faith. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who stood against the false teaching of his time, and who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Kingdom Tide IV: 21 November 2010

2010-11-14T21:26:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 29:38-31:11
Prophet: Ezekiel 18:1-31
Writing: Proverbs 30:1-33
Psalm: Psalm 73:1-28
Epistle: I Timothy 2:1-15
Gospel: Mark 11:20-33
Collect: Blessed are you, Holy Master, our God, King of the universe who sent your son Yeshua to reign over all the earth. So prepare our hearts, that we would always be prepared for the coming kingdom, that our light would shine before men, that they too would prepare for the coming kingdom. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

15 November: Come rule over us, O King of Glory. Make us your subjects so we may live in your kingdom for ever and ever. Without your peace we would live in fear, and without your righteousness we would live in iniquity. We are thankful this day for your peace and joy. You give them to us as guarantees. 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.

16 November: Dear Lord, you placed Margaret in a position of authority that she could advance the causes of your kingdom. Grant our leaders love for you and your people that the kingdom may be advanced here on earth as in heaven. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

17 November: Heavenly Father, as you imbued your Bishop Hugh of Lincoln with true grace and agape for all, help your church to love and serve the poor, oppressed, and outcasts, that they may come to know you through our witness, which we ask in the name of your beloved son, who loved us even unto death on the cross. Amen. (white)

18 November: Dear Lord, you gave your abbess Hilda of Whitby gifts on prudence, good sense and encouragement, help us like her to encourage others in the faith and to submit to the authority of the church, even it does not follow our will. This we ask in the name of our saviour, Yeshuah, who prayed, not my will but your will be done. Amen. (white)

19 November: Dear Lord, your daughter, Elizabeth was princess of Hungary, yet was willing to sell even her jewels to do your work. Grant to us as you did to Elizabeth a love for helping those in need and the ability to minister to the sick, that we like Elizabeth may fulfill the command of visiting the sick, clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. This we ask through Yeshuah who multiplied loaves and fishes to feed the hungry. Ame. (white)

20 November: O Pre-eminent Lord Yeshua, we have often forgotten your supremacy over all things. There is no other "name under heaven given among people whereby we must be saved." Help our unbelief so we may become your obedient subjects and serve under your kingship. 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.

Kingdomtide III: 14 November 2010

2010-11-07T20:58:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 28:1-29:37
Prophet: Ezekiel 17:1-24
Writing: Proverbs 29:1-28
Psalm: 40:1-17
Epistle: I Timothy 1:1-20
Gospel: Mark 12:1-12
Collect: Almighty Father, grant us the grace to persevere in faith and to trust in your Son's gospel of reconciliation. By the power of your Spirit, preserve us through this life, give us victory over sin and death, and lead us to your promised inheritance of everlasting life, the gift offered by your Son, Yeshuah haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

8 November: May our lives be as candles ablaze in the darkness and our witness as a light for others to find their way home to you. Lift the covering of our light so we might shine and bear witness to the one true light. You enlighten all who seek you. This we ask in the name of Him who is light to the world. Amen.

9 November: Lord, you know our every thought and hear every word we speak. Help us to live the truth, unlike the double minded who live one way before people and another in the shadows. We are charged to live in your light where no one can be concealed. 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 November: Heavenly Father, as you gave your Bishop, Leo of Rome, abilities in administration, preaching and reconciliation, raise up in this and every generation ministers with talents to proclaim the Kingdom and run the church for your glory. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

11 November: Heavenly Father who raised up Martin of Tours as Bishop in your church. Help us to follow his examples of being generous to the poor, and charitable to those who oppose you, that they may see your mercy in us. This we ask through Yeshua who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

12 November: Our great Prince of Peace, we fall before you confessing that we often forget to practice peace. The warring world still waits for peace from the words of Yeshua. Give us the courage to face the might of force and claim the peace which surpasses all understanding. 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 November: 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 our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

All Saints Sunday: November 7, 2010

2010-10-31T22:23:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Eph 1:11-23
Gospel: Luke 6:20-37
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life. So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

31 October 2010: Kinddomtide I

2010-10-29T12:37:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 26:1-27:21
Prophet: Ezekiel 16:1-63
Writing: Proverbs 28:1-28
Psalm: 37:1-40
Epistle: II Thessalonians 2:1-3:18
Gospel: 12:18-13:23

24 October 2010:

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Torah: Exodus 24:1-25:40
Prophet: Ezekiel 14:1-15:8
Writing: Proverbs 27:1-27
Psalm: 1: 1:1-6
Epistle: II Thessalonians 1:1-12
Gospel: Mark 9:14-29
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.

17 October 2010: 20th Sunday of Gracetide

2010-10-16T18:04:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 22:16-23:33
Prophet: Ezekiel 13:1-23
Writing: Proverbs 26:1-28
Psalm: 27:1-14
Epistle: I Thessalonians 5: 1-28
Gospel: Mark 12: 41-44
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.
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10 October 2010: 19th Sunday of Gracetide

2010-10-09T22:41:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 21:1-22:15
Prophet: Ezekiel 12:1-28
Writing: Proverbs 25:1-28
Psalm: Psalm 19:1-14
Epistle: I Thessalonians 4:1-18
Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
Collect: Gracious Father, who caused Zacheus to repent and make restitution for his sins, open our eyes to our own sins that we may repent, make good our errors, and be reconciled with those whom we have hurt;that the world may see that we truly serving the risen Lord. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

19 September 2010: 16th Sunday of Gracetide

2010-09-14T22:04:00.001-07:00

Torah: Lev. 23:33-43
Prophet: Zachariah 14:1-21
Writing: Proverbs 22:1-29
Psalm: 119:169-176
For the Epistle: Rev. 17:1-18
Gospel: Mark 7:24-37
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.

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.

16 September: Father, as you raised up Ninian as Bishop of Galloway and to preach the Gospel to the Picts. Raise us in this and every land evangelists who are willing to suffer for the faith by preaching no matter what the circumstances. We ask this through the same Yeshuah who gives us joy in all circumstances. Amen. (white)

17 September: Teach us, O Lord, to see our neighbors with new eyes so that by your grace we may become more useful to them for your sake. In the name of Yeshua, we pray. Amen

Yom Kippur: Heavenly Father, as we remember the day of atonement which prefigured Messiah’s death on the cross. Separate our sins as far from us as the east is from the west, and grant that we may enter into the holy place where you now rein, one God, in glory everlasting. (Lenten array or violet)
Eve: Lev 16:1-34
Morning:
Psalm 16
Jonah 1:1-4:11
Luke 43:44-46

12 September: Fifteenth Sunday of Gracetide

2010-09-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

Torah: Lev 16:1-34
Prophet: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Writing: Proverbs 21:1-31
Psalm: 119:169-176
For the Epistle: Rev. 16:1-21
Gospel: Mark 7:1-23
Collect: Gracious Father, you have blessed us in many ways. You have given us Moses and the prophets, and raised Jesus from the dead to show us the way. Grant that we would pay attention so as to follow you to the gates which lead to eternal bliss that we may join with Abraham and all the saints in the banquet with 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.

6 September: Holy God, we confess that we have broken our covenant with you and have not been faithful to our vows with one another. Lead us by your grace to find peace with you and with all of our neighbors. For the sake of Yeshua HaMoshiach our Lord. Amen.

7 September: Merciful God, use our church family scattered in various places to show forth your praise in all that we do. Let us as individuals build up our
church families. Grant us grace to accept others in their struggles so that they may draw near to you. In the precious name of Yeshua. Amen.

8 September: Gracious God, we pray that you will draw us all nearer to you. Strengthen the devotion of those who are falling away and inspire anew all those whose doubts burden them. In the matchless name of Yeshua. Amen.

9 September: Rosh Hashanah: Father as on this day we commemorate the creation of human kind, help us to repent in truth from our many sins, and to learn to truly walk and talk with you as did Adam and Hava. Let the shofar truly call us to be with you, and may you grant us a sweet year to come. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. (white)

10 September: Father, Constance and her companions remained in Memphis to visit and care for the sick despite the great danger. Grant that we too would be willing to risk danger to visit the sick, clothe the naked, and help the stranger. This we ask through him who gave us the example of how to live. Amen. (red)

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.

13th Sunday of Gracetide: 29 August 2010

2010-08-23T22:13:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 15:22-17:7
Prophet: Ezekiel 6:1-7:27
Writing: Proverbs 19:1-29
Psalm: Psalm 119:153-160
For the Epistle: Revelations 14:1-20
Gospel: Mark 6:30-44
Collect: 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.

22 August 2010: 13th Sunday of Gracetide

2010-08-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 14:1-15:21
Prophet: Ezekiel 4:1-5:17
Writing: Proverbs 18:1-24
Psalm: Psalm 119:145-152
Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-25
Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son Yeshua told us that we must love him more than parents, children or spouse. Teach us to truly love you with all of our heart, mind and strength, that we may eat with you at that great banquet which is to come. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

15 August 2010: 11th Sunday of Gracetide

2010-08-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 12:29-13:22
Prophet: Ezekiel 2:1-3:27
Writing: Proverbs 17:1-28
Psalm: Psalm 119:137-144
Epistle: Hebrews 12:13-29
Gospel: John 4:4-42
Collect: 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.

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)

11 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)

12 August: Our Creator, the voices of the Old Testament prophets speak loudly to us in our day. You direct us to love mercy, to do justice, and to walk humbly with you. May we faithfully respond to your call. In your enduring name. Amen.

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.

9 Gracetide: 1 August 2009

2010-07-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 7:14-10:29
Prophet: Jeremiah 52:1-34
Writing: Proverbs 15:1-33
Psalm: 119:121-128
Epistle: Hebrews 11:1-40
Gospel: Mark 4:21-29
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.

26 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)

27 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)

28 July: Almighty God, beautiful in majesty and majestic in holiness,
who have taught us in Holy Scripture to sing your praises, and who have given to your servants Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frederick Handel, and Heinrich Schuetz grace to show forth your glory in their music: Be with all your servants who write and make music for your people, that with joy we on earth may glimpse your beauty, and at length may know the inexhaustible richness of your new creation in Yeshua HaMoshiach our Lord. Amen. (white)

29 July: Blessed Father, you raised up Mary and Martha of Bethany to serve our Lord, each in her own way. Grant that we may serve you directly and though others with the same love that Mary and Martha had, this we ask through our Lord and Saviour, Yeshuah, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in Glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

30 July: God of the Covenant, your word inspires us to live in relationship to your call. Help us to follow the example of William Wilberforce, that we may constantly defend the poor, help those with no helper, and seek the kingdom. Through Yeshuah who freed us from the slavery to our sins we pray. Amen. (white)

31 July: Heavenly Father, you raised up Ignatius of Loyola to found the Society of Jesus. We pray with him, that you would take us away from ourselves, and let us belong completely to you, take away from us everything that keeps us apart from you, and grant us everything that draws us closer to you, this we ask, through Yeshua, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

8th Sunday of Gracetide: 25 July 2010

2010-07-19T22:34:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 6:2-7:13
Prophet: Jeremiah 51: 1-63
Writing: Proverbs 14:1-35
Psalm: 119:113-120
Epistle: Hebrews 10:1-39
Gospel: Mark 4:1-20
Collect: 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.

19 July: Lord God, you know us inside and out -- our every need and every joy. Your knowledge of us is beyond our understanding. In our weakness, we stand humbled by your love and care. Amen.

20 July: Dear Lord, you raised up Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Ross Tubmen to challenge a system of oppression and slavery. Guide us that when we see injustice and oppression that we would stand firmly against it and challenge it in the name of our Lord and saviour, Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

21 July: Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach, by your grace we are called to be your hands and feet upon this earth in service and in witness to your power and might. Give us strength to be faithful servants in your name. 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.

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)

7th Sunday of Gracetide: 18 July 2010

2010-07-15T09:01:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 4:18-6:1
Prophet: Jeremiah 50:1-46
Writing: Proverbs 13:1-25
Psalm: 119:105-112
Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-27
Gospel: Mark 3:13-35
Collects: 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.

12 July: Blessed Father, your raised up Benedict of Nursia, to give us a rule of moderation prayer and work. Teach us also to pray as we work and work in our prayer for your kingdom. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

13 July: You are the God who waters the desert. By your power we have a future and a hope. By your mercy we know that all shall be well. Bring life to us this day; keep us whole. In the name of our blessed Messiah, we pray. Amen.

14 July: Come, Lord Yeshua. Bring the gift of peace where there is violence. Bring justice where there is inequality. Bring community where there is alienation. This we ask through Him who died to reconcile humankind to you, and who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

15 July: O God, say the word and make us healthy and whole. Say the word and make us instruments of your grace. We pray in the name of Yeshua whose word to us is love. Amen.

16 July: Sovereign God, as we gather in our churches, open our eyes and ears anew to hear and see your glory. Then send us out into the world equipped to tell the good news you have given to all. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen.

17 July: God of Hope, we bow before you confessing our sins and rise to the promise of forgiveness. Hallelujah! Amen.

6th Sunday of Gracetide:

2010-07-05T21:56:00.001-07:00

Torah: Exodus 3:1-4:17
Prophet: Jeremiah 49:1-39
Writing: Proverbs 12:1-28
Psalm: 119:97-104
Epistle: Hebrews 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 2:13-27
Collect: Gracious Father, you commanded us to love you with all out heart, with all our soul and all our strength, and to love our neighbours as ourselves. So fill us with the power of your Ruach haKodesh, that we truly would love you and our neighbours, and that those around us seeing your love in us, would truly turn to you for salvation, healing and joy. This we ask in the name of Yeshua. Amen.

5 July: Holy Spirit, bring to our remembrance the teachings of HaMoshiach. In these moments of contemplation free us from distraction. Help us to listen. Help us to hear. Grant us God's peace. Guard our hearts and minds in HaMoshiach Yeshua. This we ask in his most blessed name. Amen.

6 July: Heavenly Father, you raised up Jan Huss to translate the Bible and liturgy into the Czech language and to die for his faith. Remind us always that your word should always be accessible to your people, and that prayer should be in the common tongue. And help us to be always ready, as Jan was to live fully unto you, and to be ready to die for our faith. In the name of Yeshua we pray. Amen. (red)

7 July: Steadfast God, hold firmly to that which is fragile in us. Enable us to endure in faith, love, and hope. We pray in the name of Yeshua who receives the cares of our souls. Amen.

8 July: Creator of All, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Awed by your steadfast love, we bow before your majesty. With the angels and all the company of heaven, we offer you our thanks and praise. 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 July: O Wisdom From on High, forgive us for claiming to be wiser than we truly are. Teach us the strength that comes in weakness, the wisdom that comes in foolishness. We pray in the name of the crucified HaMoshiach. Amen.

10 July: I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, his ear to hearken to my need, the wisdom of my God to teach, his hand to guide, his shield to ward; the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard. Amen. (St. Patrick's Hymn, Moravian Book of Worship,

27 June 2010: 4th Sunday of Gracetide (proper 4)

2010-06-21T22:10:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 1:1-2:10
Prophet: Jeremiah 47:1-7
Writing: Proverbs 10:1-32
Psalm: 119:81-88
Epistle: Hebrews 6:1-20
Gospel: Mark 5:1-20
Collect of the Day: Gracious Father, you desire not the death of a sinner but rather his repentance, conversion, and rebirth unto eternal life. By the power of your Spirit, convict our hearts to know and grieve the error of our ways and to flee unto the saving mercy of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

21 June: Eliyahu (transferred from Sunday): Heavenly Father, as Eliyahu had faith in you to call drought upon the land, and to call its end, and to raise the dead, may we be so inspired by his steadfast faith that we may be made worthy through the blood of Yeshua to join him in worship of you in heavenly places. 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. (white)

22 June: Heavenly Father, you raised up Alban to be the first martyr in Britain. Grant that we too may be willing to give all for our Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

23 June: Yeshua, there are times when we find it difficult to turn back to you; when we feel too guilty or too separated from you. Help us to always remember that your love is so great that, while we were still sinners, you died for our sins and brought us back into the fold. Nothing can separate us from your love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

24 June: Lord, John the Baptist was born to ready the way for Yeshuah, leaping for joy at the sound of Miriam’s voice. Grant us the will and strength to prepare our families and neighbours to join with us in following the Lord Yeshua, no matter where it leads. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

25 June: O Lamb of God, forgive us when our worship is passive and irreverent in your presence. Forgive us when we talk only casually about your death and resurrection. Give us passion that comes from believing what we profess. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

26 June: Yeshua HaMoshiach, Head of your church, give peace to your body. Bid our quarrels to cease, renew our communion to each other, and bind us eternally to you. May our confession of faith forever be your death and resurrection. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

2010-06-15T21:58:00.000-07:00

My apologies. We have been revamping the four year Gospel lectionary.

Torah: Genesis 49:29-50:26
Prophet: Jeremiah 45:1-46:28
Writing: Proverbs 9:1-18
Psalm: 119:73-80
Epistle: Hebrews 5:1-14
Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Collect: Gracious Father, you have shown us that the path of life leads unto the fullness of your eternal kingdom and that the path of death leads unto eternal damnation. Send your Spirit to dispel our confusion so that we may daily choose the way of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Colour: green

16 June Spirit of God, too often our love has been stymied by our fears.
Give us hearts and minds of faith, so that we might see beyond our fears and carry your perfect love wherever you send us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

17 June: Dear Jesus, we thank you for supplying all our needs each day. Forgive
us when we want more than we really need. Move our hearts to share our
abundance with those less fortunate. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

18 June: Father, you raised up Bernard Mizeki to proclaim your word in Africa. Grant that all who proclaim the Gospel would share in his faith and perseverance, even unto death, .Yeshua, we long for your healing words and your touch of peace.
Be with those who are in want and pain and remind us of our call to be your comforting presence in our world. In your name we pray. Amen. (red)

19 June: Awesome God, you have created the universe and all that is in it, yet you chose to be revealed through a lowly birth and an innocent death. How unfathomable your power and love are, O God! We praise you that, in all your glory, you have also been intimate in relationship with us. O God, we confess that we do not spend enough time in silence listening for your still, small voice. Bless us with patience and serenity to hear you calling, and then with eagerness 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.

2 Gracetide: 13 June 2010

2010-06-09T21:23:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 49:1-28
Prophet: Jeremiah 43:1-44:30
Writing: Proverbs 8:1-36
Psalm: 119:65-72
Epistle: Hebrews 3:1-4:16
Gospel: Mark 3:13-35
Collect: Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have called your people by name to know, love, and serve you. From the waters of baptism, your Spirit has called us to be living witnesses of your Son. Strengthen us to serve him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

7 June: Dear heavenly Father, forgive us in all our wrong doings. Give us
courage to forgive others and not hold grudges. Cleanse our hearts that
we may begin a new week with a clean slate. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. 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.

Trinity Sunday: 30 May 2010

2010-05-25T08:01:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 3:1-16
Prophet: Isaiah 6:1-8
Writing: Proverbs 8:22-31
Psalm: 93
Epistle: Romans 8:12-17
Gospel: Mathew 28:16-20
Collect: Almighty Triune God, your name is veiled in mystery; yet, we dare to call you Father. Your Son was begotten before all ages; yet, he was born among us in time. Your Spirit fills your whole creation; yet you pour forth that same Spirit into the hearts of your adopted sons and daughters. As you have created, called, and loved us by name, draw us ever more deeply into the mystery of your divine life, that we may glorify you rightly through your Son, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

24 May: Everlasting God, prepare our hearts, our homes, and our lives for your coming. You are the King of all glory, strong and mighty, and we welcome your reign upon your creation. May we devote our lives to serving you, this day and always. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

25 May: Dear Lord, you gave the venerable Bede great gifts in writing and preserving the life of the early English church. Raise up in this and every generation men and women who can show how His Story is the true history of the world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

26 May: Dear Lord, as you raised up Augustine to be first Archbishop of Canterbury, so guide us that we many learn from his good deeds and his mistakes how to proclaim the Gospel to an unbelieving world, and how to work with Christians of other traditions. This we ask though Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

27 May: We thank you this day, O Lord, for all those who accepted your promise
of salvation, heard your call, and risked all to follow in your foot-steps. Be with all those this day who are enduring hardship, affliction, and calamity. Strengthen them with your spirit. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

28 May Loving God, we thank you for your gracious call, and we thank you that you bring us together as your family. Help us to continue to respond to your calling, and may we be worthy to be called your children. In a spirit of gratitude and love we pray. Amen.

29 May Steadfast Lord, you alone are holy and merciful, the one true God. The gods of this world are unsatisfying, and we turn to you for our strength, comfort, and guidance. Our faith abides in you as you fill us with your peace. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Pentecost Sunday: 23 May 2010

2010-05-21T21:25:00.000-07:00

Torah: Gen. 11:1-9
Prophet: Joel 2: 28-32
Writing: Wisdom 1:1-8
Psalm: 104:25-37
For the Epistle: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel: John 14:15-30
Collect: Heavenly Father who sent the Ruach haKodesh in this day to empower the church, so fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that empowered by Him we would go out preaching the Gospel, healing the sick, raising the dead and proclaiming liberty to the captives. 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: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)

Tuesday: Holy Spirit, teach us how to pray. Help us to take time to reflect quietly amidst a bustling world. Give us that peace which Yeshua promised. Help us to come to know you so that we may fulfill our role in your eternal purpose, in the name of Yeshua. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: Jewish Pentecost: Heavenly Father, on this day you gave Moshe the Ten Commandments and other laws to teach us how to live and follow you. Inscribe your commandments on our hearts that we may love and serve you with all our heart mind and being. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Thursday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)

Friday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)

Saturday: O Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. Equip us to live and express the good news of salvation through Yeshua HaMoshiach. May others sense that your Spirit indeed dwells in us, guiding people to the Savior. It is by your Spirit that we gain power and humility. Amen. (white)

7th Sunday of Easter: 16 May 2010

2010-05-09T21:02:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 46:1-47:31
Prophet: Jeremiah 40:1-41:18
Writing: Proverbs 6:1-35
Psalm: 119:41-48
Epistle: Phil. 1-25
Gospel: Mark 16:9-20
Collect: Heavenly Father, as you ascended the Messiah to heaven to sit at your right hand, leave us not without aid, but send the power of the Ruach haKodesh upon us, that so empowered we would complete the mission you have given us to do. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

10 May Heavenly Father, you raised up your Bishop, Nicholas Ludwig Count Zinzendorf to build up your church and to send out missionaries. Grant that, like Ludwig, we would love you not just with our minds, but with our hearts as well, seeking to build your kingdom with the tools and position you have given each of us. Remind us daily that we live not for ourselves, but for you. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshuah ha Moshiach. Amen.

Dear Lord, who causes the earth to yield forth its fruit, the hills their cattle, and the sea its fish, so bless us with moderate rains and good climate that we would have abundant crops and harvests, with which to glorify your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

11 May: Heavenly Father, you cleansed the lips of Isaiah and raised him up to be a witness to the suffering servant and to help us to recognise the suffering servant. Remind us daily, since we are called by your name, that we are yours, and that we should daily remind those around us of your mighty deeds. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (red)

Heavenly Father who gave Adam and Havah work in the garden, so bless the businesses of our community and those who work for them, that they may find joy in their work, and that it would truly be to the glory of your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

12 May: Dear Lord, who created government for our good, and commanded us to pray for our officials. Bless all who work for the government, that they would have good health, wisdom, and strength, that their work for the government would be a blessing to the citizens of our country. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Ascension: Lord Yeshua, you ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father to intercede for us. Please pray for us that we would truly seek your will for us, that we keeping our eyes firmly fixed on you would learn to obey you as your angels in heaven obey you. This we ask in you name, you who live and reign with the Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (gold)

14 May: Holy Spirit, come upon our congregations and be with us. Help us in our
struggles that we might always be faithful to our calling and please you
in all that we do in your name. Amen. (white)

15 May: Dear heavenly Father, we repent our sinful ways and are ready to receive
salvation. Create a clean heart within us and fill us with your Spirit.
Amen. (white)

6th Sunday of Easter: 9 May 2010

2010-05-04T18:24:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 45:1-28
Prophet: Jeremiah 39:1-18
Writing: Proverbs 5:1-23
Psalm: 119:33-40
For the Epistle: Acts 8:26-40
Gospel: Mark 12:18-27
Collect: Risen Lord, transform us daily into true citizens of the kingdom that we would transform the world around us into that kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

3 May: Dear Lord, you raised up Athanasius to stand for the holy Catholic faith. Raise up for us fearless Bishops who will stand up for the truth, not matter what the consequences. 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)

4 May: Father, you gave Monica the spiritual gifts to persevere in prayer for the conversion of her husband and son. Grant that we may so persevere in our prayers as to draw nearer to you each day. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

5 May: Creator and Sustainer of the universe, you made all things in your
wisdom. O God, you indicated to all of us that you are the "I Am, who
Am." You have always protected your people. You saved steadfast Noah and
his family from the flood. Give us courage and strength to be always
willing and ready to walk uprightly before you. Through Christ, in whom
we have redemption and forgiveness for our sins. Amen.

6 May: God of Creation, in all our imagination, we struggle to see a world at peace. Hunger, homelessness, war, and disaster have come between us and your intent for creation. May your power for peace come to dwell in our hearts and lives. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

7 May: Holy Father, the noise around us tends to drown out the voice of the
Holy Spirit you've sent to guide and comfort us. Make us sensitive to
your calling, as we take moments from the hustles and tussles of life to
listen to you. Beloved Friend, create in us a clean heart and renew a
right spirit within us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
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8 May: Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Julian visions of unspeakable things and gave her a grace to guide others in their spiritual lives. Raise up in this and every generation people who are willing to share their gifts and build up others in the spiritual life. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

5th Sunday of Easter: 2 May 2010

2010-04-28T22:20:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 42:1- 43:34
Prophet: Jeremiah 37:1-38:28
Writing: Proverbs 4:1-27
Psalm: 119:17-24
For the Epistle: Acts 8:4-25
Gospel: Luke 24:36-49
Collect: Risen Lord, who is known to us in the breaking of the bread. Remind us day by day to manifest your kingdom, that all peoples may see you in us. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

29 April: Heavenly Father, you gave Catherine of Siena gifts of wisdom, insight and knowledge. Grant that we like she may seek true reconciliation of the church and that we would work mightily for those in need. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

1 May: : Heavenly Father, you raised up Saints Phillip and James to be disciples of Jesus and to proclaim the Gospel. Grant that we like them may proclaim the Gospel wherever we are, and whatever we are doing. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

Psalm 119:33-40;
Isaiah 30:18-21;
2 Corinthians 4:1-6;
John 14:6-14

Third Sunday of Easter: 18 April 2010

2010-04-16T22:00:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 39:1-40:22
Prophet: Jeremiah 35:1-19
Writing: Proverbs 2:1-22
Psalm: 119:9-16
For the Epistle: Acts 7:1-53
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Collect: 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)

Palm Sunday

2010-03-21T22:37:00.000-07:00

1st Gospel: Mark 11:1-11
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: Mark 14:43-15:41
Collect: 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.

22 March: Thomas Cranmer, Bishop, main author 1662 Book of Common Prayer
23 March: Gregory the Illuminater: Bishop, Missionary to Armenia
25 March: The Annunciation

Fifth Sunday of Lent: 21 March 2010

2010-03-15T21:24:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 37:1-38
Prophet: Jeremiah 33:1-26
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 18:1-12
Psalm: 119:177-184
Epistle: Philemon 1-25
Gospel: Mark 10:32-45
Collect: 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.

17 March: St. Patrick
18 March: Cyril of Jerusalem
19 March: St. Joseph
20 March: St. Cuthbert

4th Sunday in Lent: 14 March 2010

2010-03-07T21:52:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 36:1-37:3a
Prophet: Jeremiah 32:1-44
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 17:1-46
Psalm: 169-176
For the Epistle: Rev. 22:1-21
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50
Collect: 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.

8 March: Thomas Aquinas
9 March: Gregory of Nyssa
10 March: Perpetua (transferred from Sunday)
12 March: Gregory of Rome

3rd Sunday in Lent: 7 March 2010

2010-03-01T04:51:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 35:1-29
Prophet: Jeremiah 31:1-40
Writings: Psalms of Solomon 16:1-15
Psalm: 119:161-168
For the Epistle: Rev. 21:1-27
Gospel: Mark 9:30-37
Collect: : 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.

2 March: St. Chad, bishop.
3 March: John and Charles Wesley: Reformers and hymnodists.
6 March: The finding of the true cross.

2nd Sunday in Lent: 28 February 2010

2010-02-21T21:44:00.000-08:00

Gospel: Genesis 34:1-31
Prophet: Jeremiah 30:1-24
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 15:1-13
Psalm: 119:153-160
For the Epistle: Revelation 20:1-15
Gospel: Mark 8:31-9:1
Collect: Father, you sent Yeshua into the world to be rejected by the authorities and to be crucified for our sins. Guide us O Lord, that we would not be stumbling blocks to Messiah, nor his Kingdom, nor those who seek him. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

22 February 2010: Moses, transferred from 21st (8 Adar)

23 February 2010: Polycarp, Bishop

24 February 2010: Matthias, Apostle

First Sunday of Lent: 21 February 2010

2010-02-14T23:25:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 32:1-32
Prophet: Jeremiah 29:1-32
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 14:1-10
Psalm: 119:144-152
For the Epistle: Revelations 19:1-21
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-10
Collect: Abba, Father, you sent your son Yeshua into the desert to fast and pray. Grant that we would so grow in the discipline of fasting, prayer, and study, that we would truly grow in knowledge and love of you, that the light of Yeshuah would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: 15 February: Sts. Cyril and Methodius (transferred from 14 Feb)
Tuesday: Shrove Tuesday: 7:00 PM Services
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday: 7:00 AM Services
Thursday: Martin Luther

Ultimate Sunday of Epiphany

2010-02-07T22:24:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 31:1-55
Prophet: Jeremiah 28:1-17
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 13:1-12
Psalm: 119:137-143
For the Epistle: Revelations 18:1-24
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)

7 February 2010: Penultimate Sunday of Epiphany

2010-01-31T22:10:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 29:31-30:43
Prophet: Jeremiah 27:1-22
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 12:1-6
Psalm: 119:129-136
For the Epistle: Revelations 17:1-18
Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
Collect: Lord, you came among us healing the sick and raising the dead. So heal us that we may truly be alive to you and that you living in us would guide many to your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Holy Days:
2 February: The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
3 February: St. Anskar, missionary to Scandinavia
4 February: Cornelius
5 February: Martyrs of Japan

31 January 2010: Septuagesima

2010-01-24T21:32:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 29:1-30
Prophet: Jeremiah 26:1-24
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 11:1-9
Psalm: 119:121-128
For the Epistle: Revelations 15:1-16:21
Gospel: Mark 4:35-5:20
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.

25 January: Conversion of St. Paul
26 January: Sts. Timothy and Titus

3rd Sunday after Epiphany: 24 January 2010

2010-01-17T21:36:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 28:6-22
Prophet: Jeremiah 25: 1-38
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 10:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 119:113-120
For the Epistle: Revelations 13:1-14:20
Gospel: Mark 3:1-12
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you cleansed lepers and taught in the synagogues. So cleanse us by your power and teach us through your word, that we would shine with grace and truth, that many would come to your kingdom. 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. (Green)

18 January: Confession of St. Peter
19 January: Miles Coverdale, Translator
20 January: Fabian, Bishop of Rome
21 January: St. Agnes, Martyr
22 January: St. Vincent of Zaragoza, Deacon, martyr
23 January: St. Anthony the Great, Monk (transferred from 17 January)

2nd Sunday after Epiphany: 17 January 2010

2010-01-10T21:44:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 27:1-28:5
Prophet: Jeremiah 24: 1-10
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 9:1-11
Psalm: 119:106-112
For the Epistle: Revelations 11:1-12:18
Gospel: Mark 1:14-2:12
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you came among us and called us to walk with you in discipleship, healing the sick, casting out demons and proclaiming the kingdom. Guide us o Lord, that being filled with the power of the Ruach haKodesh that we too would, in the name of Yeshua heal the sick, cast out demons and call people to participate in your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

10 January 2010: The Baptism of our Lord

2010-01-04T04:33:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 26:1-35
Prophet: Isaiah. 42:1-9
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 8:1-34
Psalm: 119:97-105
For the Epistle: Acts 10:34-38
Gospel: Mark 1:9-13
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you were without sin, yet were baptised by John as an example for us. Through faith in you and through our baptisms, we died to sin, were raised to new life, and given the gift of the Ruach haKodesh to guide us. Remind us daily and infuse us with the Ruach haKodesh, that we must be examples to believers and non-believers that our lives would gather much fruit, new Christians dedicated to your service. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

3 January 2009: 2nd Sunday after Christmas

2009-12-27T22:34:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 25: 1-34
Prophet: Jeremiah 23: 1-40
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 7:1-10
Psalm: 119: 89-96
For the Epistle: Revelation 10:1-11
Gospel: Matthew. 2:13-23
Collect: Emanuel, you had wisdom beyond your age, yet you submitted to Joseph and Mary. Teach us to submit to legitimate authorities and your word that we may grow in knowledge and love of you, and through humility would gain subjects for your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

27 December 2009: 1st Sunday after Christmas

2009-12-20T23:53:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 24: 1-67
Prophet: Jeremiah 22: 1-30
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 6:1-6
Psalm: 119:80-88
Epistle: Galatians 3:23-4:7
Gospel: Matthew. 1:18-25
Collect: Emanuel, you are the power which created the fiery sun and stars, the galaxies, and all that there is, yet you humbled yourself to be carried in the womb for nine months, and to be a little child, that you could dwell with us and be like us in all aspects save sin. Grant, Adonai, that we may fully appreciate what you did for us, that we would learn to humble ourselves in your sight, and truly allow Yeshua to be our guide. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh in glory everlasting. Amen.

Advent IV: 20 December 2009

2009-12-13T23:28:00.001-08:00

Torah: Genesis 23: 1-20
Prophet: Jeremiah 21: 1-14
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 5:1-19
Psalm: Psalm 119:73-80
For the Epistle: Revelation 9:1-21
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
Collect: El Shaddai, when you sent your angel Gabriel to Miriam, she accepted your message, and put her faith in you to complete your word in her, that The Word, Yeshua would be born into the world. Aid us, that our faith would be equal to hers, trusting you for defense, and trusting that you would complete your word in us today. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (blue)

III Advent: 13 December 2009

2009-12-06T22:56:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 22:1-24
Prophet: Jeremiah 20: 1-18
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 4:1-25
Psalm: 119:65-72
For the Epistle: Rev. 8:1-13
Gospel: Mark 10:28-31
Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (blue or rose)

II Advent: December 2009

2009-11-29T22:11:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 21:1-34
Prophet: Jeremiah 19:1-15
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 3:1-12
Psalm: 119:57-64
For the Epistle: Rev. 7:1-17
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Collect: El Shadai, you sent Yeshua into the world to begin the kingdom, announcing by word and mighty acts that you were in the world. Open our hearts and minds through the power of the Ruach haKodesh, so that no matter when you return, we will be prepared for that coming, living lives of holiness, and bearing much fruit. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (blue)

Advent Sunday: 29 November 2009

2009-11-22T18:58:00.000-08:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:10-20
Prophet: Isaiah 40:1-11
Writing: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Psalm: 139
Epistle: I Corinthians 1:1-9
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Collect: El Shadai, you raised up your prophet, John the Baptist to preach repentance and to prepare the path for Yeshua and the kingdom. So prepare our hearts and minds that our Adonai Yeshua may find a home from where through us he may reign and prepare the world for his future return. This we ask through our Adonai Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (Blue)

22 November 2009: 4 Kindomtide

2009-11-15T23:18:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 20:1-18
Prophet: Jeremiah 18:1-23
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 2:1-37
Psalm: Psalm 119:48-55
For the Epistle: Revelation 6:1-17
Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
Collect: Almighty Father, it is your will to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Through the power of your Spirit, free the peoples of the earth from the jaws of sin and death and unite us under the most gracious rule of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (blue)

15 November 2009: Kingdomtide 3

2009-11-08T21:40:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 19:1-38
Prophet: Jeremiah 17:1-28
Writing: Psalms of Solomon 1:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 119:41-48
For the Epistle: Rev. 5: 1-14
Gospel: Matthew. 24:1-51
Collect: Almighty Father, grant us the grace to persevere in faith and to trust in your Son's gospel of reconciliation. By the power of your Spirit, preserve us through this life, give us victory over sin and death, and lead us to your promised inheritance of everlasting life, the gift offered by your Son, Yeshuah haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (blue)

8 November 2009: Second Sunday of Kingdomtide

2009-11-01T21:29:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 18:1-23
Prophet: Jeremiah 16:1-21
Writing: IV Maccabees 18:1-23
Psalm: 119:33-40
Epistle: Rev. 3:1-4:11
Gospel: Matthew 23:1-39
Collect: Gracious Father, Yeshua promised signs and wonders to his disciples. Help us to so walk with our eyes upon Yeshua that we will recognise the signs of the times, and that we truly seek you kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, on God in glory everlasting. (Blue)

1 November : All Saints Sunday

2009-10-25T20:26:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 16:1-17:27
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Ephesians 1:11-23
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-16
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life. So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

18 October 2009: 20 Gracetide

2009-10-12T16:48:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 14:1-24
Prophet: Jeremiah 14:1-22
Writing: IV Maccabees 8:1-14:1
Psalm: 119:25-32
For the Epistle: Revelations 1:1-20
Gospel: Mathew 22:1-22
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.

11 October 2009: 19 Gracetide

2009-10-05T23:03:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 13:1-18
Prophet: Jeremiah 13:1-27
Writing: IV Maccabees 5:1-7:23
Palm: 119:17-24
Epistle: Jude
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-46
Collect: Gracious Father, who caused Zacheus to repent and make restitution for his sins, open our eyes to our own sins that we may repent, make good our errors, and be reconciled with those whom we have hurt;that the world may see that we truly serving the risen Lord. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

4 October 2009: Gracetide 18

2009-09-27T23:49:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 23:33-43
Prophet: Zachariah 14:1-21
Writing: IV Maccabees 4:1-26
Psalm: 119:9-16
Epistle: Romans 16:1-27
Gospel: Mathew 27:18-27
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.

27 September 2009: 17 Gracetide

2009-09-20T22:37:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34
Prophet: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Writing: IV Maccabees 3:1-22
Psalm: 119:1-8
Epistle: Romans 15:1-32
Gospel: Mathew 21:12-17
Collect: Gracious Father, who commands us to be persistent in prayers. Teach us to humble ourselves in your sight and to recognise our own faults that we may have your help in conquering them, and that we may turn to you as little children turn to their parents. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. (green)

20 September:

2009-09-13T18:07:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 29:1-6
Prophet: Jeremiah 31:1-19
Writing: IV Maccabees 2:1-24
Epistle: Romans 14:1-23
Gospel: Mathew 20:17-28
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.
(Green)

13 September: 15 Gracetide

2009-09-11T22:47:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 12:10-20
Prophet: Jeremiah 12:1-17
Writing: IV Maccabees 1:1-35
Psalm: 16
Epistle: Romans 13:1-14
Gospel: Mathew 19: 16-30
Collect: Gracious Father, you have blessed us in many ways. You have given us Moses and the prophets, and raised Jesus from the dead to show us the way. Grant that we would pay attention so as to follow you to the gates which lead to eternal bliss that we may join with Abraham and all the saints in the banquet with 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.

30 August 2009: 13 Gracetide

2009-08-23T22:39:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 10:1-11:9
Prophet: Jeremiah 10:1-25
Writing: III Maccabees 6:1-39
Psalm: 145
Epistle: Romans 10:1-24
Gospel: Mathew 18:15-35
Collect: 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.
(green)

23 August 2009: 12 Gractide

2009-08-16T21:34:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 9:18-32
Prophet: Jeremiah 8:18-9:26
Writing: III Mac 5:1-51
Psalm: 50
Epistle: Rom. 9
Gospel: Mt. 18:1-14
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son Yeshua told us that we must love him more than parents, children or spouse. Teach us to truly love you with all of our heart, mind and strength, that we may eat with you at that great banquet which is to come. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Green)

24 August: Father, you gave Bartholomew the grace to travel and die for his Lord Yeshuah, grant that we may persevere through the end that we representing Yeshuah here on earth would truly make him known. 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. (white)

25 August: Protective Counselor, thank you for keeping us in your care as we seek to fulfill our call to your service. As humans we are unable to anticipate all that may challenge or keep us from that task. We so appreciate your constant presence with us. In the care of your Spirit. Amen.

26 August: Merciful God, you give us the power of speech to transform those that hear our words. We must carefully guard this gift and seek your understanding before we engage the use of it. Be the voice that we use in your service in the mission of HaMoshiach's church. 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.

27 August: Holy and Triune God, your word lives forever. May we bear the truth of it in our hearts, minds, and souls so that for our brief appearance on this earth we will be empowered to act as your witness to others with the power of the Spirit. 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.

28 August: Father, you raised up your bishop, Augustine of Hippo in a time fraught with temporal dangers and hardships to inspire people to seek the City of God. Help us to be seekers of that eternal city, that we may always know that our true citizenship is in heaven and that we are heaven’s ambassadors here on earth. This we ask in the name of him whom we represent here on earth, Yeshuah, the true and rightful king. Amen. (white)

29 August: Eternal Spirit, your glory is revealed to the youngest and least of your people. May we never believe ourselves so wise that we fail to recognize and acknowledge you and your creation. It is when we seek you that we are truly wise. 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.

16 August: 11 Gracetide

2009-08-09T21:41:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 8: 1-9:17
Prophet: Jeremiah 8:1-17
Writing: III Mac 4:1-21
Psalm: 90
Epistle: Rom. 8
Gospel: Mt. 17:22-27
Collect: 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. (Green)

9 August: Gracetide 10

2009-08-04T17:54:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 6:1-7:24
Prophet: Jeremiah 7:1-34
Writing: III Maccabees 3:1-29
Psalm: 51
Epistle: Romans 7
Gospel: Mathew 16: 21-28
Collect: Gracious Father, you command us to prepare for the kingdom by doing justice, loving with all our hearts and walking humbly with you.Help us to be faithful servants building up treasures in heaven by serving you through our neighbours here on earth.This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting.

9th Sunday of Gracetide: 2 August 2009

2009-08-01T14:53:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 4:25-5:32
Prophet: Jeremiah 6:1-30
Writing: III Maccabees 2:1-33
Psalm: 32
Epistle: Romans 6:1-fin
Gospel: Mathew 16:1-20
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

31 May: Pentecost

2009-05-28T21:33:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 11:1-9
Prophet: Joel 2:28-32
Writing: Wisdom 1:1-8
Psalm: 104:25-37
For the Epistle: Acts 2:1-13
Gospel: John 15:26-16:11
Collect:

Heavenly Father who sent the Ruach haKodesh in this day to empower the church, so fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that empowered by Him we would go out preaching the Gospel, healing the sick, raising the dead and proclaiming liberty to the captives. 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.

1 June: Dear Lord, as Miriam was excited to share the good news of the upcoming birth of Yeshua, with her cousin, Elizabeth, grant us excitement that we may tell others how Yeshua may be born in their hearts. This we ask in his most glorious name.Amen. (white) (Visitation transferred from Sunday)

2 June: Heavenly Father, your martyr Justin wandered from teacher to teacher seeking you, and you revealed yourself unto him through your word. We beseech you O Lord, that all who seek you, or to increase their knowledge of you would find and be found by you, that they may know the true joys of the kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Justin Martyr transferred from Monday)

>3 June: Oh Lord, as you gave Blandina and her companions in Lyons courage and strength to confess they were Christians in the face of false accusations, and grim torture; grant us the courage and strength to confess with our lips and our lives that we live and die for Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Blandina and companions transferred from Tuesday)

3 June: Heavenly Father, you gave the young martyrs of Uganda strength and courage to refuse to have inappropriate relations with the king and to go joyfully to their death by burning, singing hymns on the way. Grant us grace in our society which glorifies perversion to stand up for the truth of obedience to your word, and to proceed joyfully, glorifying you in all that we do and say. This we ask through our blessed saviour, Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red) (Martyrs of Uganda transferred from Wednesday)

4 June: Dear Lord, may we be like Noah - strong in faith and ready to do your
will. May we find favour in your sight as we labour in your kingdom. O God, we confess that we do not spend enough time in silence listening for your still, small voice. Bless us with patience and serenity to hear you calling, and then with eagerness to do your will. Amen. (White) Noah transferred from Thursday)

5 June: Oh Lord, you raised up your servant Boniface to proclaim the Gospel and organize the church in Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria; raise up in these and in all the world, Bishops who will organize the church to be an instrument for mission and the proclamation of the word. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you, one God in glory everlasting. (Boniface transferred from Friday)

Easter VII: 24 May 2009

2009-05-17T21:27:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 31: 1-29
Prophet: Isaiah 63:1-14
Writing: Chronicles 29:1-36
Psalm: 46
For the Epistle: Acts 4:1-22
Gospel: Mathew 28:16-20
Collect: Heavenly Father, as you ascended the Messiah to heaven to sit at your right hand, leave us not without aid, but send the power of the Ruach haKodesh upon us, that so empowered we would complete the mission you have given us to do. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

Monday: Dear Lord, you gave the venerable Bede great gifts in writing and preserving the life of the early English church. Raise up in this and every generation men and women who can show how His Story is the true history of the world.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Tuesday:0 Dear Lord, as you raised up Augustine to be first Archbishop of Canterbury, so guide us that we many learn from his good deeds and his mistakes how to proclaim the Gospel to an unbelieving world, and how to work with Christians of other traditions. This we ask though Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Wednesday: We thank you, gracious Lord, for the living water you provide, refreshing our souls. May all who thirst for your truth turn to you as their nourishing Savior. In Yeshua's name we pray. Amen. (white)

Thursday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)

Friday: Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)

Saturday: O Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. Equip us to live and express the good news of salvation through Yeshua HaMoshiach. May others sense that your Spirit indeed dwells in us, guiding people to the Savior. It is by your Spirit that we gain power and humility. Amen. (white)

6th Sunday of Easter: 17 May 2009

2009-05-14T21:13:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:1-20
Prophet: Isaiah 61:1-62:12
Writing: II Chronicles 28:1-27
Psalm: 15
For the Epistle: Acts 3:11-26
Gospel: John 21:1-14
Collect: Risen Lord, transform us daily into true citizens of the kingdom that we would transform the world around us into that kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (white)

Rogation Monday: Dear Lord, who causes the earth to yield forth its fruit, the hills their cattle, and the sea its fish, so bless us with moderate rains and good climate that we would have abundant crops and harvests, with which to glorify your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Rogation Tuesday: Heavenly Father who gave Adam and Havah work in the garden, so bless the businesses of our community and those who work for them, that they may find joy in their work, and that it would truly be to the glory of your name. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Rogation Wednesday: Dear Lord, who created government for our good, and commanded us to pray for our officials. Bless all who work for the government, that they would have good health, wisdom, and strength, that their work for the government would be a blessing to the citizens of our country. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)

Ascension: Lord Yeshua, you ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father to intercede for us. Please pray for us that we would truly seek your will for us, that we keeping our eyes firmly fixed on you would learn to obey you as your angels in heaven obey you. This we ask in you name, you who live and reign with the Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (gold)

Friday: Holy Spirit, come upon our congregations and be with us. Help us in our
struggles that we might always be faithful to our calling and please you
in all that we do in your name. Amen. (white)

Saturday: Dear heavenly Father, we repent our sinful ways and are ready to receive
salvation. Create a clean heart within us and fill us with your Spirit.
Amen. (white)

Good Shepherd Sunday: 3 May 2009

2009-04-29T19:28:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 28: 15-68

Prophet: Isaiah 59:1-21
Writing: II Chronicles 26: 1-23
Psalm: 23
Epistle: Acts 2: 42-47
Gospel: John 10: 7-21

Collect: Glorious Father, you sent your Son to be the Good Shepherd of your people. Through the help of your Spirit, grant that we may hear your Son's voice, without distraction, especially when he calls us by name, so that we may always follow where he leads. We ask this through your Son, The Messiah, Yeshuah, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen. (white)

Collects for the week:

Monday: Father, you gave Monica the spiritual gifts to persevere in prayer for the conversion of her husband and son. Grant that we may so persevere in our prayers as to draw nearer to you each day. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Tuesday: Living Lord, we celebrate your defeat of death and victory over thegrave. Our faith in you assures us that if we experience a death like yours, we will also experience a resurrection like yours. In you we put our trust and hope. Amen.

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: Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Juilian visions of unspeakable things and gave her a grace to guide others in their spiritual lives. Raise up in this and every generation people who are willing to share their gifts and build up others in the spiritual life. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Saturday: Heavenly Father, you cleansed the lips of Isaiah and raised him up to be a witness to the suffering servant and to help us to recognise the suffering servant. Remind us daily, since we are called by your name, that we are yours, and that we should daily remind those around us of your mighty deeds. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (red)

3rd Sunday of Easter: 26 April 2009

2009-04-25T21:12:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 28:1-14
Prophet: Isaiah 58: 1-14
Writing: II Chronicles 25:1-28
Psalm: 76
For the Epistle: Acts 2:14-41
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Collect: Dear Lord, you manifested yourself through signs and miracles and commanded us to to 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 haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: 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.

Tuesday: Dear God, we thank you for our wonderful salvation, which you have made possible to us by your Son, our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach. May our lives be worthy symbols of your love. Amen.

Wednesday: : Heavenly Father, you gave Catherine of Siena gifts of wisdom, insight and knowledge. Grant that we like she may seek true reconciliation of the church and that we would work mightily for those in need. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Thursday: 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

Friday: Heavenly Father, you raised up Saints Phillip and James to be disciples of Jesus and to proclaim the Gospel. Grant that we like them may proclaim the Gospel wherever we are, and whatever we are doing. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)

Saturday: Dear Lord, you raised up Athanasius to stand for the holy Catholic faith. Raise up for us fearless Bishops who will stand up for the truth, not matter what the consequences. 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)

2009-04-06T21:25:00.001-07:00

9 April: Passover:
Torah: Exodus 11:1-14:31
Epistle: I Corinthians 10: 1-16
Collect: Blessed Saviour, you led your ancient people into freedom through signs and wonders. Help us o Lord, to follow where you lead, that we may obtain our freedom in you. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Maundy Thursday:

Torah: Exodus 12:1-14a

Psalm: 78: 14-25

Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 23-32

Gospel: John 13: 1-15

Collect: Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Good Friday:

Old Testament: Wisdom 2:1, 12‑24

Psalm: 69:1‑23

Epistle: Hebrews 10:1‑25

Gospel: Matthew 15:6-47

Collect: Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Great Vigil of Easter:
Lessons:
Genesis 1:1-2:2
Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
Gen 22:1-18
Exod 12:1-24
Exod 13:17-15:1a
Isaiah 55:1-11
Baruch 3:9-37
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Isaiah 4:2-6
Jonah 3:1-10
Deut 31:19-30
Daniel 3:1-29
Zephaniah 3:12-20
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
Gospel: Mathew 28:1-10
Collect: O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord’s resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Please note as the Great Vigil is the principle service of Easter, there will be no other Easter Services.

2009-03-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

Torah: Genesis 22:1-19
Prophet: Isaiah 53:4-12
Writing: Wisdom 2:12-24
Psalm: 22:1-19
Epistle: Phillipians 2:5-11
1st Gospel: Mathew 21:1-11
2nd Gospel: Mathew. 26:47-27:56
Collect. 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.

Holy Monday: Dear Lord, as we remember the unknown woman, who anointed Jesus’s feet in prepation for his burial, help us to learn to truly to worship you in Spirit and truth, this we ask in the name of him who was crucified for our sins, our Lord, Yehsuah. Amen. (crimson)

Holy Tuesday: Dear Lord, we claim to know you, but fear of what others will say or think closes our mouths. Help us to be always willing to proclaim that we live for Yeshua, and for him alone. We ask in his most precious name, who feared not to tell the temple priests who he was. Amen. (crimson)

Holy Wednesday: Dear Lord, as Judas betrayed you, so we betray you in thousands of ways each and every day. Help us to truly repent of our sin, that being filled with your Ruach haKodesh that we would truly serve you. This we ask in the precious name of Yeshua. Amen. (crimson)

Passover: (Thursday Morning) Blessed Saviour, you led your ancient people into freedom through signs and wonders. Help us o Lord, to follow where you lead, that we may obtain our freedom in you. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Maundy Thursday: Heavenly Father who commands us to wash one another’s feet, and calls us to participate in the body and blood of our Lord Yeshua. Help us to truly serve one another in love, and to discern the body and the blood, so that we may truly be empowered to do your will. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (crimson)

Good Friday: Dear Lord, behold us your family gathered together to remember how Yeshua suffered for us, and what he did for us. Guide us that we may crucify in our selves all of those desires and actions which lead us away from you, and help us to truly contemplate and understand what you did for us. (crimson)

Holy Saturday: Keep watch, O God, over us as you kept watch over your Son on that Sabbath day. Keep us in your care and help us to remember the miracle that took place on that Easter morning. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

29 march 2008: Fifth Sunday of Lent

2009-03-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1-19
Prophet: Isaiah 56:1-57:13
Writing: II Chronicles 22:10-23:21
Psalm: 31
Epistle: James 5:7-20
Gospel: Mathew. 7:15-29
Collect: 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.

Monday: How easy it is to forsake you, O Lord. Forgive us for not recognizing your bounteous blessings to us. Help us to see the constant reminders of your presence in our lives. Help us to walk in the faith you have given to us through HaMoshiach our Lord. Amen.

Tuesday: Merciful God, we try to do your will, which is to love kindness and mercy, and to walk humbly before you. We have come to realize that it is not possible by might nor power but by your Holy Spirit. Help us not to lose heart but to be encouraged by your words that constantly sustain us by knowing that you are still in control. Amen.

Wednesday: Don't you ever grow weary of our bad habits and weaknesses, O Lord? Why are you so patient with us? You believe that we can change. And your faith in us is just the thing to soften our hearts. Make it so, O Lord! Amen.

Thursday: Heavenly Father, your servant Richard of Chichester truly loved you and was so humble, that he eschewed riding horseback. Grant that we may follow his example and see you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more dearly day by day. Through Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Friday: Dear Lord, you raised up Martin Luther King, Jr. to challenge how we lived in faith and how we related to people who were different. Grant that when we are in error, we would repent, and make amends. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Saturday: All powerful God, there is nothing beyond your understanding or that you cannot do. With a word spoken by your mouth or by a touch of your hands you can restore the sick to health and the dead to life. Make us sensitive to that miraculous touch so we can be healed both spiritually and physically. Through Christ's name we pray. Amen.

15 March 2009: 3rd Sunday of Lent

2009-03-09T04:46:00.000-07:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 24:1-22
Prophet: Isaiah 54:1-17
Writing: II Chronicles 21;1-20
Psalm: 111
Epistle: James 4:13-17
Gospel: Mathew. 5:27-48
Collect: 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.

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

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)

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 Jesus 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 lifefor the sake of all who are willing to surrender their life to you. Itis with your love and example shown that we can now reconcile to you, OGod almighty, as the guardian of our soul. Amen.

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)

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

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)

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 weshouldn't and keep silent when we should stand up for what is right andpleasing in your sight. Help us to be of sound mind so that in humilitywe can respond to your calling. Have mercy on us humbly; through Jesusour anointed King. Amen.

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)

8 March 2009: 2nd Sunday in Lent

2009-03-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 23:1-24
Prophet: Isaiah 52:1-53:12
Writing: II Chronicles 20:1-37
Psalm: 106
Epistle: James 4:11-12
Gospel: Mathew. 5:13-26
Collect: Father, you sent Yeshua into the world to be rejected by the authorities and to be crucified for our sins. Guide us O Lord, that we would not be stumbling blocks to Messiah, nor his Kingdom, nor those who seek him. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

Monday: Heavenly Father, you have commanded us not to murder as all men are made in your image. Help us not to murder others in thought, word or deed that we may truly honor your image. This we ask in the name of the Lord Yeshua who spoke with words of love. Amen.

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)

Tuesday: Heavenly Father, as you have commanded us not to commit adultery so as to remember your faithfulness to the church, keep us from committing spiritual adultery that we not allow idols or false gods to come between you and us, and keep our marriages strong that they may glorify you. This we ask in the name of the bridegroom who is coming for his church. Amen.

Wednesday: Heavenly Father, stealing from out fellow man is the same as robbing you who created him in your image. Help us never to take what is not ours, and to always seek to treat our neighbour as we ourselves would like to be treated. This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who died that we too might be good neighbours. Amen.

Thursday: Heavenly Father, you commanded us not to bear false witness, but we claim to be Christians but do not bear that witness in our lives. Transform our lives that we may faithfully witness to Yeshua and build up His church. This we ask in his most blessed name. Amen.

Lord, you raised up Gregory of Rome to be a servant to the servants of God, and inspired him to send missionaries to England. Raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will truly serve their people in imitation of Messiah, and who are willing to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)

Friday: Lamb of God, you took away the sins of the world by your sacrifice on the cross. What wondrous love, what good news! You went to the cross silently; may we come to the cross singing your praises in thanksgiving! Amen.

Saturday: Heavenly Father, you have taught us not to covet, so we would learn to be happy with those things you give us. Help us to be wise in determining our wants, that we may be pleased always with those things and events which you give us, this we ask through Yeshua who gratefully accepted all things from your hand. Amen.

1 March 2009: First Sunday in Lent

2009-02-22T21:25:00.000-08:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 21:22-22:30
Prophet: Isaiah 51:1-23
Writing: II Chronicles 19:1-11
Psalm: 90
Epistle: James 4:1-10
Gospel: Mathew. 4:1-10
Collect: Abba, Father, you sent your son Yeshua into the desert to fast and pray. Grant that we would so grow in the discipline of fasting, prayer, and study, that we would truly grow in knowledge and love of you, that the light of Yeshuah would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Monday: Heavenly Father, you are the Lord our God who delvers 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 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)

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.

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.

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)

22 February 2009: Last Sunday after Epiphany

2009-02-21T22:06:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 24:12-18
Prophet: I Kings 19:1-18
Writing: Job 38:1-41, 40:1-5
Psalm: 99
Epistle: Phillipians. 3:17-21
Gospel: Matthew. 17:1-13
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

Monday: 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.

Tuesday: 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.

Lord, grant that we should make such a true confession, that we would truly walk in love and peace with one another that the light of Yeshua would truly shine through us. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Ash Wednesday: Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness of our sins. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, now and forever.

Thursday: Blessed Saviour, you were tempted to turn stones to bread to meet your hunger. Grant that as you turned back Satan’s temptation through Scripture, that we too would truly learn that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God. In your precious name we pray. Amen.

Friday: Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you to proclaim your kingdom through great miracles, yet, you resisted him and proclaimed the Gospel through suffering. Help us to remember always that we should never tempt you, but follow where you led the way. This we pray in your precious name. Amen.

Saturday: Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you by offering all the kingdoms of the world, if you would worship him. Help us to cast off all false gods, that we too may worship God alone. In your precious name we pray. Amen

8 February 2009: 5th Sunday of Epiphany

2009-02-01T23:20:00.000-08:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Prophet: Isaiah 49:1-50:3
Writing: II Chronicles 17:1-19
Psalm: 103
Epistle: James 3:1-12
Gospel: Matthew 12:9-13
Collect: 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 9: Our God, how thankful we are that we need fear no evil for you are with us in spite of fire, floods, earthquake, or tsunami. Your presence sustains us in the midst of the storm. We are so grateful, Lord. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If no colour indicated the colour is white.