POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Prayer: O God, the memories are so painful
POPPIES AND SNOWDROPS - Prayer: O God, the memories are so painful
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: O God, the memories are so painful O God, the memories are so painful. If only I could have helped. If only I could have shown him the depth of my love. If only he could have known … O God, if anyone understands the anguish of love and loss, you do. You watched your son d…
Drama - A Fair result
Drama - A Fair result
by Kit Walkham
A modern interpretation of the parable of the unjust judge and persistent widow. Three characters - written for women, but easily adapted. A fair result, by Kit Walkham Characters: Melissa (celebrity), Sandy (showjumper), Janine (reporter). Could be adapted for any or all to be…
Prayer: Loving Father God
Prayer: Loving Father God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Loving Father God Loving Father, God, we offer you the love and respect that you deserve. We know that we cannot be perfect and we recognize that we miss the mark of obeying your commandments, but we also know that you are a loving and caring God and that we are all your …
Last Journeys with Jesus - Holy Week Service
Last Journeys with Jesus - Holy Week Service
by Christine Odell
Last Journeys with Jesus A service of readings, Hymns, eyewitness meditations and prayers suitable for Good Friday/Holy Week Out of the Tomb – John 11:32-44 – Lazarus I am aware of darkness. I am alone and icy cold. I cannot move, for the bonds of death hold me fast. I am beyon…
Meditation/poem/prayer: Please, God
Meditation/poem/prayer: Please, God
by Marjorie Dobson
Meditation/poem/prayer: Please, God … When I’ve messed things up again, when I’ve made one too many mistakes, when I’ve felt thoroughly ashamed of my behaviour, when my life feels dirty and my heart is heavy with regrets and I can’t see the way out of the troubles I’ve caused – w…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Sick and Elderly
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for the Sick and Elderly
by SPCK - Ian Black
Five prayers for the Sick and Elderly: Going into nursing care In hospital or a hospice Accepting our own mortality Terminal illness Anxiously watching and waiting Lord of all our days, you hold our life from birth to death and bless us in each stage. Be with us in this new jo…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Volunteering and Overseas Work
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Volunteering and Overseas Work
by SPCK - Ian Black
Two prayers - "Volunteering" and "Overseas Aid and Work". Lord God, you call everyone to follow you and to give freely of their time and gifts. Bless all who respond to your generous love through voluntary service in the church and wider community... Taken from Prayers for All Oc…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Homelessness and Poverty
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Homelessness and Poverty
by SPCK - Ian Black
Two prayers "Homeless" and "Poverty". Lord of the highways and byways, whose compassion flows with grace and mercy and whose Son Jesus Christ gave dignity to all whom he met, raise up the broken... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Weather
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Weather
by SPCK - Ian Black
Weather Lord God of the universe, you set the seasons to enable the earth to yield fruit and provide for life to flourish. As the sun warms and ripens the crop, may it not scorch or burn... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Spiritual Renewal
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Spiritual Renewal
by SPCK - Ian Black
Spiritual Renewal in the Church Lord of our pilgrimage, we give thanks for all whose compassion and energy helped midwife the birth of Christianity in this land. So inflame us with the same spirit of discipline and love... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Preparation for Home Communion
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Preparation for Home Communion
by SPCK - Ian Black
Before Taking Holy Communion to the Housebound ...As they are fed with your Word fill them with your grace, enfold them in the fellowship of your Church and remind them of your eternal love, that they may rejoice in your salvation... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Bl…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Stewardship Thanksgiving Prayer
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Stewardship Thanksgiving Prayer
by SPCK - Ian Black
Stewardship Thanksgiving Generous God, your loving grace fills the whole world with your goodness. Help us to see the gift in all things, that with thankful hearts we may be generous in turn... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Teachers and Students
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Teachers and Students
by SPCK - Ian Black
Seven prayers for school children, students and teachers: Education Sunday New School Year End of School Year Examinations Assessing and Marking Starting at university and college Students Lord Jesus Christ, we stand at the beginning of a new school year, fresh and full of pr…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Ministry and Vocation
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Ministry and Vocation
by SPCK - Ian Black
Three Prayers covering Mission, Ministry and Vocation: Church's mission and ministry Men and Women in Ministry Vocation Prepare me, O Lord, for the place you have set for me. Use me as you will, for in your desire is my hope and in your purpose is my true goal... Taken from Praye…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Work Related Prayers
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Work Related Prayers
by SPCK - Ian Black
Three work-related prayers - "New Job", "Redundancy" and "Retirement". Guide me, Lord, as a new venture unfolds before me. Give me wisdom in the challenges I have not faced before; give me humility to learn from those whose experience shared is a blessing... Taken from Prayers fo…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Relationship Problems
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Relationship Problems
by SPCK - Ian Black
Prayers for Relationship Problems Two prayers - "Betrayal" and "Divorce and Separation" Lord Jesus Christ, you endured betrayal from one close to you who had shared your food and enjoyed your company and confidence. Heal the hurts of abused trust that injure us... Taken from Pra…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers for Industry