23 September 2012: 17th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Leviticus 16:1-34
Prophet:  Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 14:1-31
Psalm:
Epistle:  Hebrews 9:11-14

Gospel: John 17:1-26

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.

 

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)

(Genesis 1:1-31)

St. Ninian:  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)

18 September:  Good Shepherd, we pray for any home where a child has gone astray. Meet his or her need and help that child to hear your voice of love and to see your hand of mercy so that he or she may return safely. In the loving name of Yeshua. Amen.

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.

 

Sunday, 16 September: 16th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 15:1-23
Prophet:  Malachi 2:10-3:5
Writing: Wisdom of Solomon 13:1-19
Psalm:  78 part 2
Epistle:  Galatians 5:1-26

Gospel:  John 16:1-33

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.

10 September:  Light of the world, shine down on us this day and open our eyes to the
needs of those around us. Grant us the desire to work for you bringing your hope to those around us. Amen.

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.

12 September:  Holy Spirit, come and be with us and lift us up. Open our minds to receive the message of God's love. Guide us and set us free 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. 

13 September:  Father, you raised up Cyprian to be bishop of Carthage, and gave him gifts to administer and guide his church during time of great persecution.  Grant that we may like him encourage others to follow the true faith, and like him be prepared to give up our lives for 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.  (red)

14 September:   Heavenly Father, as you raised John Chrysostom to preach the Gospel and suffer for the faith.  Grant that all preachers would have the eloquence to proclaim your word so as to build us up in faith and knowledge and love of you.  Through the Messiah we pray, Amen.  (red) (14 September)

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.

9 September 2012: 15th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 14:3-29
Prophet:  Malachi 1:1-2:9
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 11:26-12:27
Psalm:  78, part 1
Epistle:  Galatians 4:1-31

Gospel: John 15:1-27

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.

3 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)  (Transferred from 2 September)

4 September:  Great Giver of All, we remember the young of our congregations and communities who will not get to college without our support. Help us to share with those institutions that provide for their training and development. For Yeshua' sake. Amen.

5 September:  O God of Hope, we remember before you all those whose situations of need cause them to despair. Speak to us anew that we may become the means of

bringing hope to a hopeless and helpless people. In the name of Yeshua.

Amen.

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 neighbours. 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.

September 2, 14th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 12:29-14:2
Prophet:  Zechariah 14:1-21
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 10:1-11:26
Psalm:  2
Epistle:  Galatians 3: 1-29
Gospel:  John 15: 1-17

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.

Collects for the week preceding:

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. 

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.

26 August 2012: 13th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 12:1-28
Prophet:  Zechariah 12:1-13:9
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 8:1-21
Psalm: 19
Epistle:  Galatians 2:1-21

Gospel:  John 17:1-26

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.

20 August:  Dear Lord, you gave Bernard of Clairvaux gifts of preaching and teaching to build up the church.  Grant in this and every age men and women who would call the world to follow you in love and understanding.   This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

21 August:  Great God, Lord, and Spirit, you are present for us in all terms of eternity: from the ancient past, this contemporary age, and the mysteries of the future. There is such hope in your constancy. May we walk in your way in our time in order to honor and share our experience of you. In HaMoshiach. Amen.

22 August:  Righteous Lord and Savior, how humbled and grateful we are for your perfect, loving care. You do not leave us alone. May we respond to your grace by serving you with our best gifts. In Yeshua we live and have our being. Amen.

23 August: God of Justice, may we be filled with the passion of your Spirit in order to be your caretakers. We can be so blind to the needs that surround us. Open our hearts to who you want us to be and what you would have us to do. In HaMoshiach's ministry. Amen.

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.

19 August: 12 Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 11:1-32
Prophet:  Zechariah 11:4-17
Writing:  Wisdom of Solomon 6:22-7:28
Psalm:  25
Epistle:  Galatians 1:1-21

Gospel:  John 13:31-38

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.

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

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

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

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

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

18 August:  Holy Shepherd, thank you for gathering our hearts and minds back to you in our wanderings. In gratitude for your grace may we share our lives with your people in a way that reflects your enduring love and care, as HaMoshiach's hands and feet. Amen.

12 August 2012: 11th Sunday of Gracetide

Torah:  Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22
Prophet:   Zechariah 10:1-11:3
 Writing:   Wisdom of Solomon 6:1-21
Psalm:  
Epistle:  II Corinthians 13: 1-14

Gospel:  John 12: 20-26

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.  

 

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

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

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

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

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

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)