Sunday, September 18, 2011

Proper 19: 25 September 2011

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.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

4 September 2011: Proper 16, Gracetide 11

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)

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Fifth Sunday of Easer: 24 May 2011

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.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Good Sheapher Sunday: 15 May 2011

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

Monday, April 25, 2011

Thomas Sunday: May 1, 2011

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.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

4th Sunday of Lent: 3 April 2011

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.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

3rd Sunday of Lent: 27 March 2011

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.