Torah: Numbers 21:1-35
Prophet: Obadiah 1:1-21
Writing: Judith 1:1-16
Psalm: 58
Epistle: II Corinthians 1: 1-24
Gospel: John 6:1-15
Collect: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany: 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.
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)
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)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
4th Sunday of Epiphany (proper 1): 29 January 2012
Torah: Numbers 20:1-29
Prophet: Amos 8:1-9:15
Writing: Esther 9:1-10:31
Psalm: 30
Epistle: I Corinthians 16:1-24
Gospel: John 5: 1-18
Collect: Oh Lord, you manisfested 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)
23 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)
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)
27 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)
28 January: Eternal God, help us to maintain our focus on your glory, rather than on the glories of the world. We turn our hearts to you as the holy giver of all life, as we seek to deepen our devotion to you. Hear us, Lord, we pray. Amen.
Prophet: Amos 8:1-9:15
Writing: Esther 9:1-10:31
Psalm: 30
Epistle: I Corinthians 16:1-24
Gospel: John 5: 1-18
Collect: Oh Lord, you manisfested 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)
23 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)
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)
27 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)
28 January: Eternal God, help us to maintain our focus on your glory, rather than on the glories of the world. We turn our hearts to you as the holy giver of all life, as we seek to deepen our devotion to you. Hear us, Lord, we pray. Amen.
Monday, December 26, 2011
The Holy Name: 1 Januarary 2012
Torah: Genesis 17:1-12
Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-6
Writing: Esther 4: 1-16
Psalm: 6
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
Collect: : Emanuel, you who are with us, help us to remember that the name of Yeshua proclaims your salvation and healing, and through his finished work on the cross he completed his obedience to the law and the prophets began on this day, when he first shed blood in obedience. Help us so to contemplate his holy name that we would truly accept that salvation, healing, and wholeness and that our obedience to you would lead to salvation and healing of many. 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.
26 December: Emanuel, you raised up your servant Stephan to a ministry of service and to preach the Gospel. Teach us like him to forgive those who persecute us, and to be faithful in service and proclaiming your kingdom, this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
27 December: Emanuel, you raised up John to proclaim the Gospel, to reveal that you are love, and to be Bishop of Ephesus. Help us to so love one another that the world would see you in us and our behaviour and come to know you as Lord, and Saviour: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)
28 December: Emmanuel, as we remember the lives and deaths of those who died when Herod was attempting to kill you, help us to resist tyrants, and to stand strong against those forces today which would destroy innocent lives, whether through neglect or intent: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
29 December: Emmanuel, you raised up Thomas Becket to protect the church against the authorities of this world. Help us to remember that the church must be in subjection to you and your word, and not to the authorities or whims of this world: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
30 December: Emanuel, our God with us, grant us, we pray, a listening ear to hear your voice. We live in a world that is so loud with activities of the daily clamouring of life. It can be difficult to hear you Lord. Give us Samuel's ear to hear even your whispers: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)
31 December: Emanuel, as you raised up John Wycliff to challenge the church to follow Yeshua and to translate scriptures into the language of the common man, raise up for us clergy who will call us to follow you, and who will make scripture clear to all, that we may truly follow Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua, whose birth we celebrate. Amen. (White)
Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-6
Writing: Esther 4: 1-16
Psalm: 6
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21
Collect: : Emanuel, you who are with us, help us to remember that the name of Yeshua proclaims your salvation and healing, and through his finished work on the cross he completed his obedience to the law and the prophets began on this day, when he first shed blood in obedience. Help us so to contemplate his holy name that we would truly accept that salvation, healing, and wholeness and that our obedience to you would lead to salvation and healing of many. 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.
26 December: Emanuel, you raised up your servant Stephan to a ministry of service and to preach the Gospel. Teach us like him to forgive those who persecute us, and to be faithful in service and proclaiming your kingdom, this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
27 December: Emanuel, you raised up John to proclaim the Gospel, to reveal that you are love, and to be Bishop of Ephesus. Help us to so love one another that the world would see you in us and our behaviour and come to know you as Lord, and Saviour: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)
28 December: Emmanuel, as we remember the lives and deaths of those who died when Herod was attempting to kill you, help us to resist tyrants, and to stand strong against those forces today which would destroy innocent lives, whether through neglect or intent: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
29 December: Emmanuel, you raised up Thomas Becket to protect the church against the authorities of this world. Help us to remember that the church must be in subjection to you and your word, and not to the authorities or whims of this world: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (red)
30 December: Emanuel, our God with us, grant us, we pray, a listening ear to hear your voice. We live in a world that is so loud with activities of the daily clamouring of life. It can be difficult to hear you Lord. Give us Samuel's ear to hear even your whispers: this we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who took our nature upon himself to redeem it. Amen. (white)
31 December: Emanuel, as you raised up John Wycliff to challenge the church to follow Yeshua and to translate scriptures into the language of the common man, raise up for us clergy who will call us to follow you, and who will make scripture clear to all, that we may truly follow Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua, whose birth we celebrate. Amen. (White)
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
III Advent: 11 December 2011
Torah: Numbers 15:1-41
Prophet: Amos 2:6-16
Writing: Esther 2:1-22
Psalm: 32
Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 1-34
Gospel: Mark 10:28-31
Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
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.
9 December: El Shaddai, Gracious God, you give us so much. We thank you for those whom you have blessed with the good news of the gospel for proclamation. May they be faithful. Continue your call to men and women for the full time ministry of your church. Through your word, we pray. Amen.
10 December: El Shaddai, our God, through whom the world is illuminated, may the light of HaMoshiach guide our path this day. We pray for those who are still trapped
in darkness brought about by unaffirmed sins. May the light of HaMoshiach direct them to the path of peace in Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
* (c) 1986, 1993 by Dosia Carlson. Used by permission.
Prophet: Amos 2:6-16
Writing: Esther 2:1-22
Psalm: 32
Epistle: I Corinthians 11: 1-34
Gospel: Mark 10:28-31
Collect: El Shaddai, your son Yeshua gave up his glory and his place at your right hand to come to Earth to save sinners. Help us, Adonai, that we would not put family, home, riches, or fame ahead of you, but that we would be willing to give up all for you, that we would receive the benefits of your kingdom. This we ask through your son, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
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.
9 December: El Shaddai, Gracious God, you give us so much. We thank you for those whom you have blessed with the good news of the gospel for proclamation. May they be faithful. Continue your call to men and women for the full time ministry of your church. Through your word, we pray. Amen.
10 December: El Shaddai, our God, through whom the world is illuminated, may the light of HaMoshiach guide our path this day. We pray for those who are still trapped
in darkness brought about by unaffirmed sins. May the light of HaMoshiach direct them to the path of peace in Yeshua. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and governs with you in Shekina glory everlasting. Amen.
* (c) 1986, 1993 by Dosia Carlson. Used by permission.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
13 November: 3rd Sunday of Kingdomtide
Torah: Numbers 11:1-35
Prophet: Joel 2:3-27
Writing: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14
Psalm:
Epistle: I Corinthians 6:1-7:40
Gospel: Luke 20:1-40
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.
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)
12 November: Our great Prince of Peace, we fall before you confessing that we often forget to practice peace. The warring world still waits for peace from the words of Yeshua. Give us the courage to face the might of force and claim the peace which surpasses all understanding. 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.
Prophet: Joel 2:3-27
Writing: Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:14
Psalm:
Epistle: I Corinthians 6:1-7:40
Gospel: Luke 20:1-40
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.
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)
12 November: Our great Prince of Peace, we fall before you confessing that we often forget to practice peace. The warring world still waits for peace from the words of Yeshua. Give us the courage to face the might of force and claim the peace which surpasses all understanding. 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.
Monday, October 31, 2011
All Saints Sunday: 6 November 2011
Torah: Deut. 6:4-9
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Eph 1:11-23
Gospel: Mat 5:1-16
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life. So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
31 October: Heavenly Father, on this day Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, not to challenge the church, but to transform it into a true body for mission. Grant us zeal in reforming the church and translating scripture and liturgy so all may understand your word, and be enabled for mission to the entire world. This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah. Amen. (white)
1 November: Blessed God, you have raised up saints in every generation to be lights for us to show us that we too can imitate Messiah. So govern our hearts, that as we remember the heroes of the church, that we follow their example and live for you. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, surrounded by saints and all the company of heaven. Amen. (white)
2 November: Blessed Father, you are the Lord of the Living, and all the faithful are alive to you. Bless us with the memories of our loved ones who have gone on before us, that we following their examples may find a mansion prepared for us by our Lord Yeshua. This we ask in his most precious name. Amen. (white)
3 November: Heavenly Father, you gave your presbyter Richard Hooker wonderful gifts of understanding and teaching; raise up in this and every generation men who would teach us the true faith, and help us with Richard to remember that all things are to be measured by scripture, and where scripture is silent we are to follow the traditions of the church, and where both are silent, we are to use our reason based on the witness of scripture and tradition. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
4 November: Gracious Lord, pardon us from our disobedience and self-centered will. Bend us to kneel before your holy presence and obey you so we may conform to "a life worthy of our calling to which we have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1-2). 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.
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.
Prophet: Micah 6:6-8
Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Eph 1:11-23
Gospel: Mat 5:1-16
Collect: Heavenly Father, you have raised up Saints in every generation to show us the way to you, and to demonstrate holiness of life. So reign in our hearts and of those baptised this day, that we too would join in the fullness of the communion of saints. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
31 October: Heavenly Father, on this day Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral, not to challenge the church, but to transform it into a true body for mission. Grant us zeal in reforming the church and translating scripture and liturgy so all may understand your word, and be enabled for mission to the entire world. This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah. Amen. (white)
1 November: Blessed God, you have raised up saints in every generation to be lights for us to show us that we too can imitate Messiah. So govern our hearts, that as we remember the heroes of the church, that we follow their example and live for you. This we ask in the name of Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, surrounded by saints and all the company of heaven. Amen. (white)
2 November: Blessed Father, you are the Lord of the Living, and all the faithful are alive to you. Bless us with the memories of our loved ones who have gone on before us, that we following their examples may find a mansion prepared for us by our Lord Yeshua. This we ask in his most precious name. Amen. (white)
3 November: Heavenly Father, you gave your presbyter Richard Hooker wonderful gifts of understanding and teaching; raise up in this and every generation men who would teach us the true faith, and help us with Richard to remember that all things are to be measured by scripture, and where scripture is silent we are to follow the traditions of the church, and where both are silent, we are to use our reason based on the witness of scripture and tradition. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
4 November: Gracious Lord, pardon us from our disobedience and self-centered will. Bend us to kneel before your holy presence and obey you so we may conform to "a life worthy of our calling to which we have been called..." (Ephesians 4:1-2). 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.
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.
Monday, October 24, 2011
I Kingdomtide: 30 October 2011
Torah: Numbers 10:1-36
Prophet: Joel 1:1-2:2
Writing: Ecclesiastes 9:11-11:8
Psalm: 7
Epistle: I Corinthians 5: 1-6:20
Gospel: Luke 17:20-37
Collect: Almighty Father, your Son taught that he will return at the last day to be our Judge. Through your Spirit keep us ever awake and vigilant, ready to welcome the glorious return of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.
24 October: Oh Lord, as James the Just, brother of Yeshuah worked for reconciliation through prayer and preaching, grant that we too may fervently pray for the kingdom. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)
25 October: Precious Saviour, how happy we are to know you will relieve us of our
troubles. Give us the faith to leave our burdens and troubles with you.
Calm our troubled hearts and be with us through the challenges of this
day. 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.
26 October: Heavenly Father, as Alfred rebuilt England and restored the church, he also witnessed to his enemy Guthrum and persuaded him to receive Messiah. Grant that we too, would pray and witness to all the world, whether they be our friends or foes. This we ask through Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
27 October: Adoring Father, your love for us is beyond our comprehension. We humbly attempt to show our adoration for you. You have kept your promises; forgive us our lies. Teach us how to love you and how to worship you so that we may be saved. Amen.
28 October: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the example of Simon and Jude who were zealots for the faith, and who gave their lives for you. Grant us strength and courage to live and die for you as well. 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. (red)
29 October: Charitable Father, all we have comes from you. You have shown yourself to us and offered us your word, that we may know you, but still we turn away. We humbly ask forgiveness when we forsake you. 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.
Prophet: Joel 1:1-2:2
Writing: Ecclesiastes 9:11-11:8
Psalm: 7
Epistle: I Corinthians 5: 1-6:20
Gospel: Luke 17:20-37
Collect: Almighty Father, your Son taught that he will return at the last day to be our Judge. Through your Spirit keep us ever awake and vigilant, ready to welcome the glorious return of your Son, Yeshua haMoshiach, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.
24 October: Oh Lord, as James the Just, brother of Yeshuah worked for reconciliation through prayer and preaching, grant that we too may fervently pray for the kingdom. This we ask through Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (red)
25 October: Precious Saviour, how happy we are to know you will relieve us of our
troubles. Give us the faith to leave our burdens and troubles with you.
Calm our troubled hearts and be with us through the challenges of this
day. 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.
26 October: Heavenly Father, as Alfred rebuilt England and restored the church, he also witnessed to his enemy Guthrum and persuaded him to receive Messiah. Grant that we too, would pray and witness to all the world, whether they be our friends or foes. This we ask through Yeshuah who lives and reins with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen. (white)
27 October: Adoring Father, your love for us is beyond our comprehension. We humbly attempt to show our adoration for you. You have kept your promises; forgive us our lies. Teach us how to love you and how to worship you so that we may be saved. Amen.
28 October: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the example of Simon and Jude who were zealots for the faith, and who gave their lives for you. Grant us strength and courage to live and die for you as well. 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. (red)
29 October: Charitable Father, all we have comes from you. You have shown yourself to us and offered us your word, that we may know you, but still we turn away. We humbly ask forgiveness when we forsake you. 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.
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