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.