Pentecost People
Pentecost People
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama: Pentecost People – Acts 2: 1-21- (Could be used as a substitute for a sermon, or in an interactive service, or in a discussion group. The characters could lead into topics for discussion or conversation.) Reader - Acts 2: 1-21 Narrator: Can you imagine what it must have be…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 14 year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 14 year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 14 Genesis 37.1–4, 12–28 Romans 10.5–15 Matthew 14.22–33 A recently published letter from Qumran (4QMMT) helps us to see what Paul is talking about here. It mostly contains priestly regulations. But the last part is a fresh t…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 13 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 13 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 13 Genesis 32.22–31 Romans 9.1–5 Matthew 14.13–21 A well-known bishop wrote a book not long ago called Limping into the Sunrise. It was, of course, alluding to this story of Jacob; which was all very well, except that at the …
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 10 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 10 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 10 Genesis 25.19–34 Romans 8.1–11 Matthew 13.1–9, 18–23 The next chapter of Genesis offers a striking echo to this parable: Isaac sowed seed, and reaped a hundredfold, for the Lord blessed him(26.12). But the key background, …
Reflection on John 17: 1-11
Reflection on John 17: 1-11
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection on John 17: 1-11 Ascension John 17: 1-11 Facing the biggest crisis of his life, with friends ready to betray him and enemies waiting to execute him, Jesus still took time to pray. Though he anticipated death, he believed that God’s glory would be shown as death was d…
The Same Spirit - poem/meditation
The Same Spirit - poem/meditation
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/meditation -The same spirit Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14: 15-21 A counsellor. A comforter. An advocate. That’s what we need – all three of them. The counsellor will listen and ask questions and help us to understand ourselves, then give us wise advice, but only if we ask f…
Responsive prayer: God of all grace
Responsive prayer: God of all grace
by Marjorie Dobson
Responsive prayer: God of all grace Ascension 1 Peter 4: 12-14, 5: 6-11 God of all grace, you call us to be known as Christians, but warn us that it will not be an easy way to live, so … when injustice is strong, but unstoppable - God, hear our prayer. When we experience, or hear…
Simple Ways - Towards The Sacred - To Be Embodied
Simple Ways - Towards The Sacred - To Be Embodied
by SPCK - Gunilla Norris
What does it mean to be embodied? Doesn’t it mean to be given form? We have been gifted with a particular body. It is who we are in part—but not the whole story. Form implies content. And when form and content are wedded, an intrinsic grace emerges where beauty is revealed. To ma…
Reflections for Holy Week - Pieta
Reflections for Holy Week - Pieta
by Michaela Youngson
Pieta I was fourteen when I cradled you in my not much more than infant arms, wrapped you in linen cloth, fed you with my own life force. Rich men came and brought gifts fit for a king. Who knew that the swaddling cloth would herald a shroud, the myrrh would point to your embalmi…
Mark for Everyone - The Resurrection
Mark for Everyone - The Resurrection
by SPCK - N T Wright
Mark For Everyone MARK 16.1–8 The Resurrection... ...Mark’s ending is missing. I am convinced of it. Two of our best manuscripts, both from the fourth century, end where this text breaks off. The alternative endings in several other manuscripts, which I shall deal with in an extr…
Big Bible 2012 Complete Bundle
Big Bible 2012 Complete Bundle
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All the BigBible resources are available to download individually free of charge, alternatively you can purchase these as a complete bundle which includes: Bigread 2012 Housegroup material Weeks 1-7 - PDFs Bigread 2012 Leaders Notes - PDF Bigread 2012 Audio of Readings Weeks 1-7 …
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Bereavement
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Bereavement
by SPCK - Ian Black
Five prayers covering death and grief: Brother death Embracing the darkness of death Parents' loss of a child Funeral prayer Tragedy Lord Jesus, in your death you plunged the depths of loss and despairand embraced the darkness. As we die with you, so may we be brought to the tabl…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Graces (before food)
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Graces (before food)
by SPCK - Ian Black
Four prayers (graces) for Before a banquet, Before a Christmas dinner, Before a dinner and Before a meal Bountiful God, from your abundance we are able to participate in your goodness. Open our hearts to all in need. As we enjoy this banquet... Taken from Prayers for All Occasio…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Abuse and Child Protection
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Abuse and Child Protection
by SPCK - Ian Black
Prayers for Abuse and Child Protection Two prayers entitled "Child protection" and "Coping with Abuse" Enfold in your loving arms those injured, whose trust has been destroyed. Calm the fury of those incensed and outraged... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Agriculture and Fishing
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Agriculture and Fishing
by SPCK - Ian Black
Two prayers - "Agriculture" and Sail the Seas" God our creator, redeemer and sustainer, you set us in a world abundant with produce and give us skill to till the soil and harvest crops to support our life... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer for Meeting or Small Group
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer for Meeting or Small Group
by SPCK - Ian Black
Two prayers to be used before a meeting and before a gathering of a small group. Be among us, Lord Christ, as we meet in your name. Inspire all who speak to enlighten our understanding. Give patience to all who listen to discover fresh treasures... Taken from Prayers for All Occa…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for before a Concert