(9 February 2014: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Torah:  Exodus 1:1-2:10

Prophet:  1 Samuel 17:1-18:5

Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 13: 1-12

Psalm:  91

Epistle:  Romans 12

Gospel:  Mark 3:1-12

Collect of  the Day:     Lord, you demonstrated your power to forgive sins through healings and miracles.  Grant that your church empowered by the Holy Spirit would proclaim your forgiveness to all nations in all times and places.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

February 3:  Dear Lord, as you raised up Anskar to be missionary to the lands of Germany, Denmark and Sweden, raise up in this and every  generation Bishops who will preach the Gospel and guard the Faith.  This we ask though Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

February 4:  Blessed Saviour, by dreams and visions you ensured that Cornelius the Centurion would be the first Christian of the Goyim.  Grant that your Spirit would continue to work in miraculous ways to invite all Jews and Goyim into the 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.  Amen. (white)

February 5:  Heavenly Father, despite much suffering, your church in Japan continued through persecutions.  Grant that we observing their perseverance, would have the courage to follow where they lead the way, proclaiming Christ with our very lives.  This we ask in his most blessed name.  Amen.  (red)

February 6:  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 Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 7:  Savior Lord, so often we think of ourselves more highly than we ought,

dishonoring that holy name we bear and turning aside from that path of holiness and service you have called us to follow. Forgive us, Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 8:  Your love to mankind on Calvary overwhelms our human understanding,

Lord. Instill in our hearts a greater love for you and for our fellow man; especially those in need of our Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.  (green)