Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent
Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent
by Christine Dutton
Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent These prayers were written to go alongside a service for the Second Sunday in Lent, based on the gospel passage in Luke 13: 31-35. I was particularly struck by the words in verse 34: ‘How many times have I wanted to put my arm…
Prayer: God of the church
Prayer: God of the church
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of the church God of the church, you call us to be your body in the world and we are sorry that so often we forget what that means. Without a physical body, your Spirit is still alive in the world, but spiritual comfort and help is not all that hurting people need. Th…
Year ending
Year ending
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Year ending As the year draws to a close and we take stock of what has happened and imagine what the future may hold, let us pray for our church and our relationships and our work, as we prepare to renew our commitment to God in the year that lies ahead. God of our past a…
Reflection: One body
Reflection: One body
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection: One body Don’t know much about cars – not being a driver. Don’t know much about engines – not being a mechanic. Don’t know how to fill up a petrol tank - not owning a vehicle. Don’t know about tyre treads, or changing wheels – never having dealt with them. Only know a…
Open with God Book - Church Meeting
Open with God Book - Church Meeting
by Christine Odell
CHURCH MEETING Prayers for Various Occasions Reading 1 Corinthians 1.1-9 Constant God, we thank you for keeping faith with us, so that however busy we are, through all the ups and downs of church life, we can know that you are our God and we are your people. Saviour God,...
In Christ we have an inheritance
In Christ we have an inheritance
by Marjorie Dobson
All-age, children’s section: In Christ we have an inheritance Beg, borrow, or use a Russian doll – those rounded wooden shaped ones that look like one doll, but have several decreasing sizes of similar dolls inside. The one I used had five, the smallest being about 1½/2 inches hi…
Drama - Class DM101
Drama - Class DM101
by Kit Walkham
Class DM101, by Kit Walkham Explores John Wesley’s teaching on money, “Gain all you can, save all you can and give all you can”, with a nod to the Screwtape Letters. Four characters Male or Female. Cast: Dr Despair Demon tutor Slubbert Lazy student demon Bragalot Clever student d…
Prayer: Doorkeepers
Prayer: Doorkeepers
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Doorkeepers Great God, we come to praise and thank you in this place of worship that we love so dearly and to which we come to renew our special relationship with you. We care about this building and we are grateful for the support and friendship of the community here, of…
Drama - Resolution
Drama - Resolution
by Kit Walkham
Looks at how the early Church resolved the questions raised by the conversion of Gentiles at Antioch. Illustrates a positive outcome to a deeply felt dispute through listening, prayer and a focus on mission. Cast - 2 male, 2 female. Staging requires the 2 couples to be in differe…
Drama - Bad news for the king of the Jews
Drama - Bad news for the king of the Jews
by Kit Walkham
Tells the story of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison (Acts 12v1-19) as a publicity disaster for Herod. Written at a time when political embarrassment was in the news – as it often is! 3 characters - adaptable to either gender. No specific staging requirements.
Answered prayer
Answered prayer
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection - Answered prayer Proper 18 Year A Matthew 18: 15 – 20 The room was quiet. We had gathered to talk about the future of our church – its building and its fellowship. Only a handful of people had bothered to turn up. Perhaps most of the others were beginning to think of …
Monologue: Martha and Mary
Monologue: Martha and Mary
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: Martha and Mary. Ah, a woman's work. Well the place for a woman is in the kitchen isn't it? Who sweeps a room as for The Lord makes that and the action fine. Bring back the drawing room I say, where after eating our fill, thank you ladies, we might withdraw, take port,…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 18 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 18 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 18 Exodus 12.1–14 Romans 13.8–14 Matthew 18.15–20 Jesus’ followers are to struggle to live by the law of reconciliation. It’s always a struggle, but it’s always a law. Some say, of course, that Jesus couldn’t have spoken, as …
Poem: O what a place for living, divine accommodation