Prayers for After the Storm
Prayers for After the Storm
by Christine Dutton
Prayers of Intercession and petition for after storms. Prayers for After the Storm Loving God, God of the wind and the waves, God of the stillness and calm, be with us and guide our prayers. Lord, we come to you in the aftermath of the storm. The storm which has uprooted trees, w
Drama/dialogue: The unjust judge
Drama/dialogue: The unjust judge
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama/dialogue: The unjust judge (Three characters – woman, judge and narrator. A slight pause is needed after each of the judge’s comments.) Woman: I won’t stop knocking on your door. I won’t stop shouting at your window. I won’t give up until you listen. You can’t get rid of me
Prayers for All Occasions Book - New Year Prayer
Prayers for All Occasions Book - New Year Prayer
by SPCK - Ian Black
New Year Prayers for All Occasions Lord of time and eternity, we stand on the threshold of a new year. Strengthen our resolve to dedicate our lives afresh in your service leaving behind all that would distort your image within us... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Bla
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (34) HOLY WEEK
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (34) HOLY WEEK
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(34) HOLY WEEK This form of prayer is suitable for any day in Holy Week, including Good Friday. It uses one of the powerful images of the week – that of the gradual darkening of the atmosphere as fear and betrayal leave Jesus finally alone, the last light in the darkness, until t
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM With some adaptation these intercessions can be used for either Mothering Sunday or a service which includes a baptism. The holding theme is Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1.46–55), which would need to be read or used previously in the service. It should th
The Second Intercessions Handbook - FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
The Second Intercessions Handbook - FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
by SPCK - John Pritchard
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS By the disciplines of Lent and the encouragement of others; by the Body of Christ and the sharing of lives; by the desire of our hearts and the need of our souls, Good Lord deliver us…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (32) A HOLY LENT
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (32) A HOLY LENT
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(32) A HOLY LENT Lent is a time of preparation, discipline and guilt in about equal measure. We prepare for the central memories and festivals of the faith, we discipline ourselves to show we mean business, and then we fail to keep to the disciplines!…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(27) SPACE An evocative image for our prayers can be that of space. The search for space in our lives is paralleled by our search for life in outer space; society is recognizing the need for ‘personal’ space, even sacred space, but nations are very reluctant to give space to refu
The Second Intercessions Handbook - 2 INTERCESSIONS AT FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
The Second Intercessions Handbook - 2 INTERCESSIONS AT FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
by SPCK - John Pritchard
2 INTERCESSIONS AT FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS PRACTICALITIES This is a checklist of things to consider when preparing intercessions for festivals and special events in the life of the church…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (43) PRAYER BASKET