Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
Prayer: Arise, shine, for the light of the world has come
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany by John Birch ADORATION Arise, shine, for the Light of the World has come! Darkness covers the earth and its people, but the radiance of God's Light burns away its shadows, illuminates the smallest corner, and heralds…
Prayer: Rejoice in the Lord always
Prayer: Rejoice in the Lord always
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent by John Birch ADORATION Rejoice in the Lord always! Shout out his name, for God is with us, our God is with us, the God of our salvation, in whom alone we trust. Rejoice in the Lord always! Continues... CONFESSION Forgi…
Prayer: My soul magnifies the Lord
Prayer: My soul magnifies the Lord
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent by John Birch ADORATION My soul magnifies the Lord! All is ready Stable prepared Shepherds working Magi journeying Gifts are chosen. My soul magnifies the Lord! Continues... CONFESSION Gracious God, you have done so muc…
Prayer: Your love flows like a stream
Prayer: Your love flows like a stream
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Epiphany ADORATION This world and all within it is part of your glorious plan, devised and created in love for your people to enjoy. Such divine mystery; Such wonder; that you should consider humankind so precious and provide …
Alpha and Omega
Alpha and Omega
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving ADORATION Alpha and Omega, Beginning and end of all things, Creator Sustainer Provider In your name we gather, at your feet we bow. Continues... CONFESSION Let us be still before the Lord Rest quietly in his presence Listen (Pause…
Prayer: God of the journey
Prayer: God of the journey
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving by John Birch ADORATION Creator God, you who love us more than we can know, who chose us from the very beginning to be family we praise your holy name. Continues... CONFESSION God of the journey, your invitation is to all to walk …
Prayer: God of majesty and power
Prayer: God of majesty and power
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent by John Birch ADORATION God of majesty and power, who spoke and this world was, who breathed and this world lived, who counts the hairs upon our head, who sees our thoughts and reads our hearts, who loves us more than w…
Prayer: This earth, full of your glory
Prayer: This earth, full of your glory
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving by John Birch ADORATION This earth, full of your glory, praises your name through unspoken words of beauty and peace, reveals your love through hand of stranger and gift of grace. Continues... CONFESSION When we have failed to rec…
Prayer: You challenge us this Advent-time
Prayer: You challenge us this Advent-time
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent by John Birch ADORATION As streets fill with shoppers, bright lights and tempting offers, Christmas songs and children's laughter, you lead us along a different path, to a desert river and a Prophetic voice. A call to r…
Prayer: You are our fortress
Prayer: You are our fortress
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving by John Birch ADORATION You are our fortress Our defender Protector from the storm The one in whom we take refuge. You are our foundation Our solid rock Continues... CONFESSION When faith is tested to the limit and we stumble forg…
Prayer: Awesome God, Creator of all
Prayer: Awesome God, Creator of all
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving by John Birch ADORATION Awesome One, creator of all, the light of your glory fills the heavens, the breath of your Spirit blows through the skies, stars above stand silent witness to the power of our God. Continues... CONFESSION Y…
Advent prayers
Advent prayers
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent ADORATION God of majesty and power, who spoke and this world was, who breathed and this world lived, who counts the hairs upon our head, who sees our thoughts and reads our hearts, who loves us more than we deserve, Con…
Prayers for First Sunday after Christmas
Prayers for First Sunday after Christmas
by John Birch
First Sunday after Christmas (Years A, B and C) OPENING WORDS A lot has happened in the last week. Some of us have spent time travelling, maybe to the places that we grew up in to visit family and old friends. Gifts and greetings have been exchanged, carols have been sung to remi…
Your word is truth
Your word is truth
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving ADORATION Your Word is truth for victims of injustice, light for all who cannot see, love where there is hatred, freedom for the oppressed. Continues... CONFESSION God of Grace forgive our ingratitude for the blessings we have r…
Prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and confession Psalm 23
Prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and confession Psalm 23
by John Birch
Prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and confession for the Worship Leader, with a broad theme of God the good shepherd. Prayers - The Lord is my Shepherd Format: Consider these words from Psalm 23 A Moment of silence (see extract below) A Prayer of Confession Lord's Prayer Short …
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