Tuesday, July 27, 2010

9 Gracetide: 1 August 2009

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)

Monday, July 19, 2010

8th Sunday of Gracetide: 25 July 2010

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)

Thursday, July 15, 2010

7th Sunday of Gracetide: 18 July 2010

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.

Monday, July 5, 2010

6th Sunday of Gracetide:

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,

Monday, June 21, 2010

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

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.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

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.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

2 Gracetide: 13 June 2010

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.