Sunday, November 25, 2012
Advent Sunday: 2 December 2012
Torah: Genesis 1:1-2:3
Prophet: Joshua 7:1-36
Writing: Sirach 7:1-36
Psalm: 100
Epistle: Revelations 5:1-14
Gospel: Matthew. 24:29-42
Collect: El Shadai, you sent Yeshua into the world to begin the kingdom, announcing by word and mighty acts that you were in the world. Open our hearts and minds through the power of the Ruach haKodesh, so that no matter when you return, we will be prepared for that coming, living lives of holiness, and bearing much fruit. This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (blue)
3 December: El Shadai: You raised up Francis Xavier to proclaim the Gospel in diverse lands of Asia. Raise up in this and every generation men and women who are ready to proclaim the Gospel to all the world, no matter what the cost. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Rucah haKodesh, on God in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
4 December: El Shaddai, you raised up your presbyter, John of Damascus to defend the faith, and write hymns. So raise up in this and every generations men and women who will defend the church against heresy and who will stand up for the faith. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who stood against the false teaching of his time, and who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
5 December: El Shaddai, your presbyter Clement of Alexandria came to you after much seeking and dedicated himself to teaching the faith to Christians and Pagans. Grant in this and every place men and women who are dedicated to teaching your holy word to those who know and do not know you, and grant that we would truly teach Christians what is truly meant to walk with you. This we ask through our Saviour, Yeshuah haMoshiach who taught his disciples the truth. Amen. (red)
6 December: El Shaddai, as you raised up Nicholas of Myra to be generous to the poor, children and sailors, bless us that we may be blessings to all who are in need, and teach us to protect the poor, children, sailors, and others whom this world has forgotten, and let your blessing be upon them as well. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (red)
7 December: El Shaddai, you raised up Ambrose to keep the peace, to teach the faith and to enrich our worship of you. Be for us Lord, medicine when we are sick, our strength when we need help, the way when we long for heaven, our light when all is dark, and our food when we need nourishment. Send your Ruach haKodesh upon us that we would serve you as Ambrose did. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
8 December: El Shaddai, God of all creation, we pray that your kingdom will be manifested in our lives this day. We pray for our congregations which sow the seeds of your word faithfully. May you nourish them that they may bring forth abundant harvest into your kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
Hanukah begins tonight at Sunset
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Fourth Sunday of Kingdomtide: 25 November 2012
Today we continue with the 4th Sunday of
Kindgomtide. During Kingdomtide we
consider various themes relating to the Kingdom, both the Kingdom of the 2nd
coming of Messiah, but also the Kingdom which Yeshua proclaimed to be drawing
nigh. This 4th Sunday of
Kingdomtide is often celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King by many of the
other liturgical churches.
Last week in the lesson from Deuteronomy, we heard that the
Hebrews made YHWH their King. This
sounds a bit odd, but means that they accept YHWH’s kingship and will obey his
Torah. This is the essence of the
Kingdom in the Torah. YHWH will be our
God and we will be his people. This
relationship is built on YHWH’s love for us, and our response should be based
in thanksgiving.
Today we stretch that concept even more. Adonai Yeshua tells us in this lesson, that we
can only enter the Kingdom as children. What is it that Yeshua is commanding? He wants us to learn to love him for the
relationship. He wants us to learn to
trust him as little children trust their parents to meet their needs. Does a small child worry whether breakfast or
dinner will appear on the table? No, he
knows his parents will provide. In the
same way, we are to know that Yah will provide for our needs.
But in addition, we are to bring that kingdom about. After these last elections, some of you were surprised that 2 states approved same sex marriage. Part of the reason you were surprised is
because the last election, seven states voted it down in referendum. Why the change? The change has mostly been powered by the
small screen. People watch shows like
Glee, Modern Family and the New Normal, plus many others, and they decide this
is what it should be like, instead of basing our lives on the word of God. God is rather clear on homosexual
behaviour. He finds it to be an
abomination, that it was to be punished, that it was a result of idolatry, that
those who practice it cannot enter into the Kingdom, and that Jesus could help
people overcome it.
In the face of all that, why do Christians allow shows like these to appear in their homes? Not only should we turn off the TV, but we should write our local stations, and protest. We should write the FCC and complain about the morals of our kids being subverted by such shows (yes sexual behaviour still has to do with morals, no matter what they tell you). (Glee by the way also apparently encourages sex between underage young men, just what you want your kids to watch.). We should make sure we know every commercial product advertised on these shows and ban them from our shopping lists, and write their companies and tell them, we will not stand for them subverting the morals of our society nor our children. When we hit them hard, in the pocket book, then they will stop, although probably not without a fight. We will be called haters. We will be called homophobic, but eventually we will be victors with our king. In the current culture, why should a homosexual repent. After all he is smarter, more tasteful, and even understands girls better. Just like the drunk, the thief, the murderer, he needs to be told that his behaviour is wrong before he will come to repentance.
In the face of all that, why do Christians allow shows like these to appear in their homes? Not only should we turn off the TV, but we should write our local stations, and protest. We should write the FCC and complain about the morals of our kids being subverted by such shows (yes sexual behaviour still has to do with morals, no matter what they tell you). (Glee by the way also apparently encourages sex between underage young men, just what you want your kids to watch.). We should make sure we know every commercial product advertised on these shows and ban them from our shopping lists, and write their companies and tell them, we will not stand for them subverting the morals of our society nor our children. When we hit them hard, in the pocket book, then they will stop, although probably not without a fight. We will be called haters. We will be called homophobic, but eventually we will be victors with our king. In the current culture, why should a homosexual repent. After all he is smarter, more tasteful, and even understands girls better. Just like the drunk, the thief, the murderer, he needs to be told that his behaviour is wrong before he will come to repentance.
Torah: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Prophet: Joshua 7:1-36
Writing: Wisdom of Sirach 6:5-37
Psalm:
Epistle: Revelations 4:1-9
Gospel: Luke 18: 15-17
Collect: Blessed are you, Holy Master, our God,
King of the universe who sent your son Yeshua to reign over all the earth. So prepare our
hearts, that we would always be prepared for the coming kingdom, that our light
would shine before men, that they too would prepare for the coming kingdom.
This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with
you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen
19 November: Dear Lord, your daughter, Elizabeth was princess of Hungary, yet was willing to sell
even her jewels to do your work. Grant
to us as you did to Elizabeth a love for helping those in need and the ability
to minister to the sick, that we like Elizabeth may fulfill the command of
visiting the sick, clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. This we ask through Yeshuah who multiplied
loaves and fishes to feed the hungry.
Ame. (white)
20 November: Dear Lord, you gave your
abbess Hilda of Whitby gifts on prudence, good sense and encouragement, help us
like her to encourage others in the faith and to submit to the authority of the
church, even it does not follow our will.
This we ask in the name of our saviour, Yeshuah, who prayed, not my will
but your will be done. Amen. (white)
21 November. Great Physician, like David, we ask that you
forgive us our sins and remove all our guilt. Heal us and make us whole again so that we can do your will today. 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 November: Dear Lord, you gave your servant Clive S.
Lewis wonderful ability to proclaim your kingdom, love of you, and spiritual
truths through the written and spoken word.
Raise up in this and every generation authors who truly love you and
proclaim you through word and action.
This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach who himself used parables to
proclaim the truth of the kingdom.
Amen. (white)
&
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest
them. Make us, we pray, faithful
stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the
relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.
23 November: Heavenly Father, you raised up your servant
Clement to be Bishop of Rome and to reestablish the ecclesiastical authority in
Corinth. Help our Bishops to remember that to be
bishops apart we must be Bishops together, conforming our lives and doctrine to
your most holy scriptures. This we ask
through Yeshuah who resisted Satan by using the words of the Old
Testament. Amen. (white)
24 November: Your name, O Lord, is great and above every
name! You are the head over all things. In you the fullness of God is pleased
to dwell and makes peace by the blood of your cross. Fall before him for he is
Lord of lords and King of kings! Amen.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Third Sunday of Kingdomtide: 18 NOvember 2012
My apologies for any jumping around. As a result o f using this lectionary over the last few years, we decided that the Pentateuch or Torah would work well on a four year schedule. We skipped a few chapters in Deuteronomy to make things fit this year, but from now on, the Torah will be read in course over the four years, together with the Epistles and Gospels. It is not possible to fit the Prophets and Writings on the same schedule, the readings would just be too long.
Some probably noted that we jumped into Revelations as well. Revelations will now be read over the course of the four years during Kingdom tide and Advent tide as the themes of Advent go with these seasons.
Torah: Deuteronomy 33:1-29
Prophet: Joshua 5:13-6:27
Writing: Wisdom of Sirach 4:11-6:4
Psalm: 82
For the Epistle: Revelationsh 3: 1-22
Gospel: Luke 12:
22-40
Collect: Almighty Father, grant us the grace to
persevere in faith and to trust in your Son's gospel of reconciliation. By the power of your Spirit, preserve us
through this life, give us victory over sin and death, and lead us to your
promised inheritance of everlasting life, the gift offered by your Son, Yeshuah
haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen.
12 November: Heavenly Father who raised up Martin of Tours
as Bishop in your church. Help us to
follow his examples of being generous to the poor, and charitable to those who
oppose you, that they may see your mercy in us.
This we ask through Yeshua who lives and reins with you and the Ruach
haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
Amen. (white)
13 November: Let our eyes be opened to your wonderful
peace and joy that we experience when we accept you as Lord and master of our
lives. Keep our eyes and hearts ever focused on you, 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.
14 November: Praise be to the Lord Almighty, maker of
heaven and earth! How great you are above all there is or will ever be. We
offer you our lives as living sacrifices and letters of recommendation. In
humility we bow down and worship you for you are worthy! Have mercy upon us.
Amen.
15 November: Come rule over us, O King of Glory. Make us
your subjects so we may live in your kingdom for ever and ever. Without your
peace we would live in fear, and without your righteousness we would live in
iniquity. We are thankful this day for your peace and joy. You give them to us
as guarantees. 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.
16 November:
Dear Lord, you placed Margaret in a position of authority that she could
advance the causes of your kingdom.
Grant our leaders love for you and your people that the kingdom may be
advanced here on earth as in heaven.
This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and
Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
Amen. (white)
17 November: Heavenly Father, as you imbued your Bishop
Hugh of Lincoln with true grace and agape for all, help your church to love and
serve the poor, oppressed, and outcasts, that they may come to know you through
our witness, which we ask in the name of your beloved son, who loved us even
unto death on the cross. Amen. (white)
Sunday, November 4, 2012
11 November 2012: 2nd Sunday of Kingdomtide
Torah: Deuteronomy 32:44-52
Prophet: Joshua 4:19-5:12
Writing: Wisdom of Sirach 3:1-4:10
Psalm: 37, part 2
Epistle: Ephesians 4
Gospel: John 3:16-21
Collect: Gracious Father, Yeshua
promised signs and wonders to his disciples.
Help us to so walk with our eyes upon Yeshua that we will recognise the
signs of the times, and that we truly seek you kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reings with
you and Ruach haKodesh, on God in glory everlasting.
5 November: O God, our Father, we
confess that we have depended on our own foolishness and unwise choices. We
have listened to the wrong voices which tend to please our ears. Turn us back
toward that which is true and right in
you so we may proclaim your power and wisdom. 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.
6 November: Thank
you, Lord, for your living and eternal word. Help your preachers to rightly
handle the word of truth and help their hearers to receive it as profitable for
teaching and training in righteousness. In your name we pray. Amen.
7 November:
Let not the ways of this world distract us from you, Yeshua. Prepare in us
a humble heart, to serve you and each other. We patiently await your presence
with us again. In your most blessed name we pray. Amen.
8 November: May our lives be as candles ablaze
in the darkness and our witness as a light for others to find their way home to
you. Lift the covering of our light so we might shine and bear witness to the
one true light. You enlighten all who seek you. This we ask in the name of Him
who is light to the world. Amen.
9 November: Lord, you know our every thought and hear
every word we speak. Help us to live the truth, unlike the double minded who
live one way before people and another in the shadows. We are charged to live
in your light where no one can be concealed. 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.
10 November: Heavenly Father, as you gave your Bishop, Leo
of Rome, abilities in administration, preaching and reconciliation, raise up in
this and every generation ministers with talents to proclaim the Kingdom and
run the church for your glory. This we
ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and Ruach
haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
Amen. (white)
11 November: Heavenly Father who raised up Martin of Tours
as Bishop in your church. Help us to
follow his examples of being generous to the poor, and charitable to those who
oppose you, that they may see your mercy in us.
This we ask through Yeshua who lives and reins with you and the Ruach
haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.
Amen. (white)
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