10 Sunday of Gracetide, 4 August 2012, proper 11

Torah:  Genesis 27:41-28:9

Prophet:  Judges  14:1-20

Writing:  Sirach  36:18-37:31

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Rom 2:17-3:29

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 44-14: 13

9th Sunday of Gracetide: 28 July 2013, proper 10.

Torah:  Genesis 27:1-40

Prophet:  Judges  13:1-25

Writing:  Sirach  36:1-27

Psalm:  132

Epistle:  Rom 2:1-16

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 24-43

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.

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)

25 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)

26 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)

27 July:  God of Hope, help us to trust in you to lead us, even though the places in which we find ourselves are often difficult. Grant us the vision to see how it leads to you. In HaMoshiach's name. Amen.

8th Sunday of Gracetide: 21 July 2013

Torah:  Genesis 26:1-35

Prophet:  Judges  12:1-15

Writing:  Sirach  35:1-24

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Romans 1:1-32

Gospel:  Matthew 13: 1-23

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.

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)

25 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)

26 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)

27 July:  God of Hope, help us to trust in you to lead us, even though the places in which we find ourselves are often difficult. Grant us the vision to see how it leads to you. In HaMoshiach's name. Amen.

14 July 2013: Seventh Sunday of Gracetide, proper 8

Torah:  Genesis 25:1-33

Prophet:  Judges  11:1-40

Writing:  Sirach  34:1-26

Psalm:  91

Epistle:  Acts 5:17-42

Gospel:  Matthew 12: 15-50

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, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever.  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. 

13 June:  God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, we thank you for bringing us into relationship with you through Yeshua. Help us, in living as your people of faith, to enter into relationship with our Jewish neighbors who also have a covenantal history with you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

Third Sunday of Easter: 14 April 2013

Torah:  Genesis  16:1-16

Prophet:  Joshua  24:1-33

Writing:  Sirach 20:1-21:28

Psalm: 

Epistle:  Acts 2:14-41

Gospel:  Luke 24:13-35

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)

Monday:  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.

9 April:  Gracious Father, you raised up Dietrich Bonhoeffer to challenge evil government and its actions, and gave him strength to leave his refuge in London and to take action.  Help us that following the example of Dietrich, Yeshua and many others, we may not be people of just words, but action as well, not fearing for our lives, but seeking your kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

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:  Forgive us, O Lord, for neglecting to pray for one another and especially for those who suffer from illness of the body and pain of the heart. We would pray this day with righteous intent for all who seek the peace of HaMoshiach that they may find it. Amen.

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.

Lessons for the Great Vigil of Easter:

Lesson 1 - Gen 1:1-2:2 (The Creation)

Lesson 2 - Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 (The Flood)

Lesson 3 - Gen 22:1-18 (Abraham Sacrifices Isaac)

Lesson 4 - Exodus 12:1-14 or Exodus 12:1-24 (The First Passover)

Lesson  5  Exodus 13:17-15:1a (Exodus and Crossing the Red Sea)

Lesson 6 - Isaiah 55:1-11 (Come to the Waters)

 

Lesson 7 - Baruch 3:9-37 (The Command to Israel in Exile)

Lesson 8 – Ezekiel 36:24-28

Lesson 9 - Ezekiel 37:1-14 (The Dry Bones)

Lesson 10 - Isaiah 4:2-6 (The Future glory of Zion)

Lesson 11 - Jonah 3:1-10 (The Conversion of Nineveh)

Lesson 12 - Deuteronomy 31:19-30 (The Charge to Moses and Joshua)

Lesson 13 - Daniel 3:1-29 (The Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace)

Lesson 14 – Zephaniah 3:12-20

Epistle: Romans 6:3-11

Gospel: Mathew 28:1-10

Palm Sunday: 24 March 2013

Protogospel:  Mt. 21:1-11

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:  Mt. 26:47-27:56

  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.

18 March:  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)

19 March:   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)

20 March:  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)

21 March:  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)

22 March:  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)

23 March:  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)