3 February, 4th Sunday of Epiphany

As we continue to prepare for Lent, we should look at our prayer life and evangelism.

Torah:  Genesis 9:18-10:32

Prophet:  Joshua 14:1-15:12

Writing:  Sirach 18:1-19:3

Psalm:  3

Epistle:  James 1:19-27

Gospel:  Matthew 9: 1-17

Collect:  Oh Lord, you manifested the kingdom  through acts of great power, remind us always in our hearts that you called us to show mercy and forgiveness and to do the same deeds and greater deeds that you did.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (green)

28 January:  Heavenly Father, you strengthened Gregory of Nazianzus through sickness and persecution.  As he was on fire with love for you, so train us up that we may be aflame with your love and share it with all the world.  This we ask through  Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

29 January:  How recklessly we spend and break ourselves, Bread of life, serving
wealth, pleasure, and ourselves. Despite our best efforts and good
intentions, our deepest hunger is for you. Feed us, Yeshua. Amen.  (green)

30 January:  God of yesterday, today, and forever, may we always remember the blessings we have received in the past, celebrate the joy of living each day, and anticipate your being with us tomorrow in this life or the next. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

31 January:  Lord God, forgive us for trusting in our own strength rather than turning to you. Open our hearts and minds that we may invite your spirit to live within us and work through us, as witnesses of your love to our broken and hurting world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 1:  We love you, Lord. Teach us to love even as you have loved us. Through

your word, teach us to live as you would have us live and to indeed hold fast to what is good. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 2:  Father, as this day Yeshuah was presented in the temple, grant that our Lord Yeshuah would present us to you that we may serve you truly in this world and the next.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

27 January 2013: Septuagesima

As we continue the theme of Jesus' miracles, and the need to proclaim the Gospel, Septuagesima Sunday beings planning for Lent.  This first Sunday of Pr-Lent, we ask people to look at how they spend their time and their money, and to look for a way to deal with time and money  in a way that will glorify God.  While it is for a Lenten discipline, we hope that at lest some of it will become a life long discipline.

Torah:  Genesis 8:1-9:17

Prophet:  Joshua 13:1-33

Writing:  Sirach 16:1-17:32

Psalm:  8

Epistle:  James 1: 12-18

Gospel:  Matthew 8:1-34

Collect:  Blessed Saviour, you cleansed lepers and taught in the synagogues.  So cleanse us by your power and teach us through your  word, that we would shine with grace and truth, that many would come to your kingdom.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKosdesh, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (Green)

21 January:  Lord Yeshua, who gave even children the strength to stand up for the true faith in face of persecution.  Give us Agnes’s child like faith that we may always witness as to what you have done for us.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

22 January:  Heavenly Father, as you raised Vincent to be deacon in Saragossa, and gave him eloquence to proclaim and strength to die for his faith, so fill us with your spirit that we would always be ready to proclaim the Gospel and to live and die for Yeshua.  In the name of Yeshua we pray, Amen.  (red)

23 January:  Your love, Yeshua, is truly majestic, soaring higher than poetry or melody. It is the world's brightest hope and deepest dream, but also the
path we walk together and the very air we breathe. Loving God, we praise
you! Amen.  (green)

24 January:  Having you as our advocate, in whose favour we have our being, open our eyes to the needs of others. Make us, by your Spirit, defenders and
upholders, allies of all who suffer. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green). 

25 January:  Lord, as we remember your appearance to St. Paul and his marvellous conversion on this day, so move in our hearts that we would share his passion to proclaim the Gospel.  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.  (white)

26 January:  Blessed Lord, you raised up Timothy and Titus to be Bishops in your church.  So raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will follow the pure teachings of your blessed word that the church would grow in faith and knowledge and love of 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.  (red)

20 January 2013: 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

As we enter the Epiphany season, we look at the miracles of Yeshua, and consider that WE are his witnesses, to the end of the earth.

Torah:  Genesis 6:1-7:24

Prophet:  Joshua 11:1-12:23

Writing:  Sirach 14:20-15:20

Psalm:  33

Epistle:  James 1:1-11

Gospel:  Matthew 4:  2-25

Collect:  Blessed Saviour, you came among us and called us to walk with you in discipleship, healing the sick, casting out demons and proclaiming the kingdom.  Guide us o Lord, that being filled with the power of the Ruach haKodesh that we too would, in the name of Yeshua heal the sick, cast out demons and call people to participate in your kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

14 January:  Glorious God, let the words on our lips and the song in our hearts reflect our gratitude and devotion to you for all we hear and see of your amazing grace and constant love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

15 January:  Messiah our teacher, gentle and humble in heart, help us relate trusting obedience to loving service. May we truly find rest for our souls under the yoke that is easy and the burden that is light. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

16 January:  The turning you ask of us, righteous Judge, is away from sin, evil, and selfishness toward the source of goodness and light. Let it also be through us a returning and a sharing of the love you give. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

17 January:  Dear Lord, you raised up Anthony to be a shining light in the desert, encouraging those suffering persecution, and strengthening those tempted by Aryanism, so raise up in this and every generation encouragers to strengthen us in true doctrine.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

18 January:  Heavenly Father, as we remember Peter’s recognition of Yeshua as the Messiah, help us to truly recognize him as well in heart and mind that we may follow Peter, walking on water, healing the sick, raising the dead, and proclaiming the Gospel.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.  (white)

19 January:  Dear Lord, you raised up Miles Coverdale to work on presenting the Bible to the people of England in a language which they could understand.  As he suffered much in this work, yet was faithful to you and your word, raise up in this and every generation men who are good and holy  with a mission to help Christians understand your word.  This we ask in the name of Yeshuah who revealed the Tanakh to the Jews.  Amen.  (white)