Torah: Genesis 4:25-5:32 Prophet: Jeremiah 6:1-30 Writing: III Maccabees 2:1-33 Psalm: 32 Epistle: Romans 6:1-fin Gospel: Mathew 16:1-20 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
Torah: Genesis 11:1-9 Prophet: Joel 2:28-32 Writing: Wisdom 1:1-8 Psalm: 104:25-37 For the Epistle: Acts 2:1-13 Gospel: John 15:26-16:11 Collect:
Heavenly Father who sent the Ruach haKodesh in this day to empower the church, so fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that empowered by Him we would go out preaching the Gospel, healing the sick, raising the dead and proclaiming liberty to the captives. 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.
1 June:Dear Lord, as Miriam was excited to share the good news of the upcoming birth of Yeshua, with her cousin, Elizabeth, grant us excitement that we may tell others how Yeshua may be born in their hearts. This we ask in his most glorious name.Amen. (white) (Visitation transferred from Sunday)
2 June:Heavenly Father, your martyr Justin wandered from teacher to teacher seeking you, and you revealed yourself unto him through your word.We beseech you O Lord, that all who seek you, or to increase their knowledge of you would find and be found by you, that they may know the true joys of the kingdom.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(red) (Justin Martyr transferred from Monday)
>3 June:Oh Lord, as you gave Blandina and her companions in Lyons courage and strength to confess they were Christians in the face of false accusations, and grim torture;grant us the courage and strength to confess with our lips and our lives that we live and die for Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(red) (Blandina and companions transferred from Tuesday)
3 June:Heavenly Father, you gave the young martyrs of Uganda strength and courage to refuse to have inappropriate relations with the king and to go joyfully to their death by burning, singing hymns on the way. Grant us grace in our society which glorifies perversion to stand up for the truth of obedience to your word, and to proceed joyfully, glorifying you in all that we do and say.This we ask through our blessed saviour, Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(red) (Martyrs of Uganda transferred from Wednesday)
4 June:Dear Lord, may we be like Noah - strong in faith and ready to do your
will. May we find favour in your sight as we labour in your kingdom. O God, we confess that we do not spend enough time in silence listening for your still, small voice. Bless us with patience and serenity to hear you calling, and then with eagerness to do your will. Amen.(White) Noah transferred from Thursday)
5 June:Oh Lord, you raised up your servant Boniface to proclaim the Gospel and organize the church in Hesse, Thuringia and Bavaria; raise up in these and in all the world, Bishops who will organize the church to be an instrument for mission and the proclamation of the word.This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you, one God in glory everlasting. (Boniface transferred from Friday)
Torah: Deuteronomy 31: 1-29 Prophet: Isaiah 63:1-14 Writing: Chronicles 29:1-36 Psalm: 46 For the Epistle: Acts 4:1-22 Gospel: Mathew 28:16-20 Collect: Heavenly Father, as you ascended the Messiah to heaven to sit at your right hand, leave us not without aid, but send the power of the Ruach haKodesh upon us, that so empowered we would complete the mission you have given us to do.This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen(white)
Monday: Dear Lord, you gave the venerable Bede great gifts in writing and preserving the life of the early English church.Raise up in this and every generation men and women who can show how His Story is the true history of the world.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.
Tuesday:0 Dear Lord, as you raised up Augustine to be first Archbishop of Canterbury,so guide us that we many learn from his good deeds and his mistakes how to proclaim theGospel to an unbelieving world, and how to work with Christians of other traditions.This we ask though Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(white)
Wednesday:We thank you, gracious Lord, for the living water you provide, refreshing our souls. May all who thirst for your truth turn to you as their nourishing Savior. In Yeshua's name we pray. Amen. (white)
Thursday:Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)
Friday:Gracious God, all help, hope, and healing comes from you. Descend upon our hearts, we pray, and fill us with your Holy Spirit, that we might know your comfort and everlasting peace. In Yeshua' name we pray. Amen. (white)
Saturday:O Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us. Equip us to live and express the good news of salvation through Yeshua HaMoshiach. May others sense that your Spirit indeed dwells in us, guiding people to the Savior. It is by your Spirit that we gain power and humility. Amen. (white)
Torah: Deuteronomy 30:1-20 Prophet: Isaiah 61:1-62:12
Writing: II Chronicles 28:1-27
Psalm: 15
For the Epistle: Acts 3:11-26
Gospel: John 21:1-14
Collect: Risen Lord, transform us daily into true citizens of the kingdom that we would transform the world around us into that kingdom.This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen(white)
Rogation Monday:Dear Lord, who causes the earth to yield forth its fruit, the hills their cattle, and the sea its fish, so bless us with moderate rains and good climate that we would have abundant crops and harvests, with which to glorify your name.This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)
Rogation Tuesday:Heavenly Father who gave Adam and Havah work in the garden, so bless the businesses of our community and those who work for them, that they may find joy in their work, and that it would truly be to the glory of your name.This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (violet)
Rogation Wednesday:Dear Lord, who created government for our good, and commanded us to pray for our officials.Bless all who work for the government, that they would have good health, wisdom, and strength,that their work for the government would be a blessing to the citizens of our country.This we ask in the name of Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen(violet)
Ascension:Lord Yeshua, you ascended to heaven to sit at the right hand of God the Father to intercede for us.Please pray for us that we would truly seek your will for us, that we keeping our eyes firmly fixed on you would learn to obey you as your angels in heaven obey you.This we ask in you name, you who live and reign with the Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen (gold)
Friday:Holy Spirit, come upon our congregations and be with us. Help us in our
struggles that we might always be faithful to our calling and please you
in all that we do in your name. Amen. (white)
Saturday:Dear heavenly Father, we repent our sinful ways and are ready to receive
salvation. Create a clean heart within us and fill us with your Spirit.
Amen.(white)
Prophet: Isaiah 59:1-21
Writing: II Chronicles 26: 1-23
Psalm: 23
Epistle: Acts 2: 42-47
Gospel: John 10: 7-21
Collect:Glorious Father, you sent your Son to be the Good Shepherd of your people. Through the help of your Spirit, grant that we may hear your Son's voice, without distraction, especially when he calls us by name, so that we may always follow where he leads. We ask this through your Son, The Messiah, Yeshuah, our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.(white)
Collects for the week:
Monday:Father, you gave Monica the spiritual gifts to persevere in prayer for the conversion of her husband and son.Grant that we may so persevere in our prayers as to draw nearer to you each day.Thiswe ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(white)
Tuesday:Living Lord, we celebrate your defeat of death and victory over thegrave. Our faith in you assures us that if we experience a death like yours, we will also experience a resurrection like yours. In you we put our trust and hope. Amen.
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:Dear Lord, you granted to Dame Juilian visions of unspeakable things and gave her a grace to guide others in their spiritual lives.Raise up in this and every generation people who are willing to share their gifts and build up others in the spiritual life.This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(white)
Saturday:Heavenly Father, you cleansed the lips of Isaiah andraisedhim up to be a witness to the suffering servant and to help us to recognise the suffering servant.Remind us daily, since we are called by your name, that we are yours, and that we should daily remind those around us of your mighty deeds.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen(red)
Torah: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Prophet: Isaiah 58: 1-14 Writing: II Chronicles 25:1-28 Psalm: 76
For the Epistle: Acts 2:14-41 Gospel: Luke 24:13-35
Collect: Dear Lord, you manifested yourself through signs and miracles and commanded us to to the same.So fill your church with your spirit that we truly would reach out to the worldwith mighty acts of power that many would come to know you as the risen Lord and Saviour.This we ask trough Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.
Monday: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.
Tuesday: Dear God, we thank you for our wonderful salvation, which you have made possible to us by your Son, our Lord Yeshua HaMoshiach. May our lives be worthy symbols of your love. Amen.
Wednesday::Heavenly Father, you gave Catherine of Siena gifts of wisdom, insight and knowledge.Grant that we like she may seek true reconciliation of the church and that we would work mightily for those in need.This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(white)
Thursday: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
Friday: Heavenly Father, you raised up Saints Phillip and James to be disciples of Jesus and to proclaim the Gospel.Grant that we like them may proclaim the Gospel wherever we are, and whatever we are doing.This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.Amen.(red)
Saturday: Dear Lord, you raised up Athanasius to stand for the holy Catholic faith.Raise up for us fearless Bishops who will stand up for the truth, not matter what the consequences.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)
Monday, April 6, 2009
9 April: Passover: Torah: Exodus 11:1-14:31 Epistle: I Corinthians 10: 1-16 Collect: Blessed Saviour, you led your ancient people into freedom through signs and wonders. Help us o Lord, to follow where you lead, that we may obtain our freedom in you. Through Yeshua HaMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
Maundy Thursday:
Torah: Exodus 12:1-14a
Psalm: 78: 14-25
Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 23-32
Gospel: John 13: 1-15
Collect: Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Good Friday:
Old Testament: Wisdom 2:1, 12‑24
Psalm: 69:1‑23
Epistle: Hebrews 10:1‑25
Gospel:Matthew 15:6-47
Collect:Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Great Vigil of Easter: Lessons: Genesis 1:1-2:2 Gen 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 Gen 22:1-18 Exod 12:1-24 Exod 13:17-15:1a Isaiah 55:1-11 Baruch 3:9-37 Ezekiel 36:24-28 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Isaiah 4:2-6 Jonah 3:1-10 Deut 31:19-30 Daniel 3:1-29 Zephaniah 3:12-20 Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel:Mathew 28:1-10 Collect:O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord’s resurrection: Stir up in your Church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Please note as the Great Vigil is the principle service of Easter, there will be no other Easter Services.
Born 1955 in Houston, Texas. Graduated Conroe High School in 1974. Rice University in 1979. From 1984-1998 served as an Episcopal missionary in Hondura, building congregations, missions to seaman, and teaching at the elementary, secondary and theological seminary level. Also had a mobile dispensary on the Miskito Coast and was diocesan Verger for a time. Studied at Sta. Maria Theological Seminary and on own. Was ordained in the Christian Church, Synod of St. Timothy, Palm Sunday of 2005, and consecrated Bishop the same year. Currently building a congreation in La Porte.