Lectionary 20/05/2018
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Acts 2:1-21
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Pentecost Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Pentecost Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Day of Pentecost - Year A Numbers 11.24–30 Acts 2.1–21 John 20.19–23 It is typical of God’s calling to us that on the day of Pentecost, instead of being allowed to dwell on what it feels like and means to have tongues of fire resting on you, the disciples have to go straight out …
Spirit of God come to us
Spirit of God come to us
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – Spirit of God come to us Spirit of God come to us in this appointed hour. Come as the wind from heaven with Pentecostal power Spirit of God convict us when we are hard and cold. Soften our graceless spirits (c) Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Pentecost Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Pentecost Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Day of Pentecost - Year A Numbers 11.24–30 Acts 2.1–21 John 7.37–39 Jesus, quoting Scripture, says that rivers of living water will flow out of the believer’s heart. But no Old Testament text says exactly that. Which Scripture is he referring to, then? Isaiah 55, of course, i…
Linguistic Gymnastics
Linguistic Gymnastics
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Linguistic gymnastics Day of Pentecost Year A Acts 2: 1 – 21 Linguistic gymnastics, they heard in each tongue the message of Jesus, the Spirit had come! This message was spoken, still here in our sight God's essence is living, we live in the light. God's Word is dynamic, th…
Once, like a mighty rushing wind
Once, like a mighty rushing wind
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Once, like a mighty rushing wind Acts 2: 1 – 21 Once, like a mighty rushing wind, the Holy Spirit came. From Pentecost, the world they knew could never be the same. The Christ that they had loved and known, the one who hung and died, was in their living, laughter, joy; and …
Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit
Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit Acts 2: 1 – 21 Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit, ground of being, source of light; breathing at the world's creation, shining words through human night. Lives that once had been forsaken, shells of people, lost bereft, find the Spirit's re…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Day of Pentecost - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Day of Pentecost - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1-21 or Numbers 11. 24-30 : Psalm. 104.24-34, 3Sb (or 24-36) : 1 Corinthians 12. 3b-13 or Acts 2. 1-21 : John 20. 19-23 or John 7.37-39 Lord God Almighty, pour upon us your Spirit, and set us on fire with love for you, that we may bring forth the fruits of…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
by SPCK - N T Wright
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1-21 Romans 8.22-27 John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15 It is one of the striking features of the New Testament that Luke, Paul and John, so very different as writers and theologians, sing in rich harmony when it comes to the Spirit. At the heart of the music is the…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Day of Pentecost Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1-21 Romans 8.22-27 John 15.26-27; 16.4b-15 The Holy Spirit has been in danger in recent years of becoming the soppy one of the Trinity. Think about it for a bit – the Holy Spirit doesn’t go off and do uncomfortable and challenging things like getting cruc…
Hymn: Simultaneous translation
Hymn: Simultaneous translation
by Andrew Pratt
Simultaneous translation, Parthians, Medes, and Elamites, all the world, it seemed, was listening, here the Spirit cheers, unites. Awe and wonder stunned the people, something new had come to birth, now the Holy Spirit, flaming, spread God's grace across the earth. Verse 3 follow…
Pentecost Intercessions
Pentecost Intercessions
by Christine Odell
Based on Acts 2:1-21 Loving God, we ask for the gift of your Holy Spirit To help us to pray as we ought. Holy Spirit: help us. We ask for the energy and vision of your Spirit For those tiring in the battle against injustice and oppression; And for those exhausted by the struggle …
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - Day of Pentecost Year C
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - Day of Pentecost Year C
by SPCK - N T Wright
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1–21 Romans 8.14–17 John 14.8–17 The Israelites had been aware of certain persons in their midst, unpredictable and untameable, in whom the Spirit of YHWH dwelt. They spoke his word, led his people, encouraged, rebuked, prayed for and agonized over Israel.…
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Day of Pentecost Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Day of Pentecost Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Day of Pentecost Genesis 11.1–9 Acts 2.1–21 John 14.8–17 The story of the Tower of Babel continues the theology of sin that is found in Genesis 2 and 3, in the story of the Fall. Eve and Adam’s desire to seize for themselves a knowledge that properly belongs to God alone is at th…
Talk in Many Languages
Talk in Many Languages
by Rev Andy Walker
The Disciples meet on the afternoon of Pentecost and discuss how to put their newly acquired langauge skills to good use. Peter has to remind them that gift of the Holy Spirit is for the building up of God's Kingdom and not for the building up of their own personal empires! “Talk…
LWPT Meditations - Day of Pentecost - Year C
LWPT Meditations - Day of Pentecost - Year C
by Susan Thorne
19 May 2013 LWPT Meditation Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34,35b Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17 I grew up in a church that referred to the Holy Spirit as “it”, and eventually I became a member of a cult that reinforced that understanding. What they called “holy spirit” was just…
Monologue: Tower of Babel
Monologue: Tower of Babel
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: Tower of Babel It was only when I met the barrel of bricks coming down and that hod carrier shouted at me and I didn't understand him that it all began to fall out of place... But wait a minute. None of that will make sense to you. Anyway, it took place some fifty year…
It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came
It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came
by Marjorie Dobson
It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came. The house was filled with roaring wind and heads were touched by flame. Their lips were blessed with languages that all could understand and Peter led the charge into this new uncharted land It was a revelation when the doors wer…
The Spirit came that breathed across the waters
The Spirit came that breathed across the waters
by Andrew Pratt
The Spirit came that breathed across the waters, existent since the very dawn of time, the essence of the Word at once incarnate, providing sound to what was human mime; Like lightning unleashed within the cosmos, the unexpected flame of life set free, that alloys different langu…
LWPT Meditations - Pentecost - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Pentecost - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- PENTECOST Year B Acts 2: 1-21 Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Romans 8: 22-27 John 15: 26-27 What happened on that day of Pentecost, two thousand years ago? The word Pentecost just means 50 days after Passover, but – interestingly – what was celebrated by Jews on the day of Pe…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost Sunday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Pentecost Sunday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Let every Christian pray or Stirring, dancing, flaming Spirit, Prayer: God, who breathed life Hymn: O breath of God, come sweeping through us or Linguistic gymnastics Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Poem: Many gifts Hymn: …
LWPT Meditations - Pentecost - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Pentecost - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Pentecost Year A Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1st Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 20:19-23 or 7:37-39 If we read only the lectionary passage in 1st Corinthians, at first glance we might well think that the Holy Spirit is just a commodity, holy stuff that God uses to wo…
Here we are again
Here we are again
by Paul Glass
Zak and Mac meet up a year after Pentecost and discuss the events of the previous year Acts Ch. 2 vs. 1-21 Here we are again. Zak: So mate, where did you say you were from again? Mac: Pamphylia mate. Zak: Oh…yeah. I hear it’s really nice there. Very…sunny. Mac: If you like that k…
Pentecost flames
Pentecost flames
by Rose humphrey
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Pentecost sky
Pentecost sky
by Rose humphrey
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Traces of Glory Year B - Day of Pentecost - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Day of Pentecost - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
The Day of Pentecost Come, Holy Spirit, Come upon us, Come around us, come within us; Come to lead us, come to guide us, That we may work in your power, And rest in your presence: Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Father, One god, for ever. Amen…
The Act of Prayer Year B - Day of Pentecost - Year B
The Act of Prayer Year B - Day of Pentecost - Year B
by BRF - John Birch
Day of Pentecost Year B The Act of Prayer Praying through the lectionary ACTS 2:1–21 Romans 8: 22-27 PSALM 104: 24-34, 35b JOHN 15: 26-27, 16: 4b-15; Opening prayer Loving Father, be the focus of our lives as we meet together in your name. Precious Jesus, be the cornerstone on wh…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Pentecost - Year B Service Contains: Hymn: Into a world of dark or This awesome world that fills us with amazement Prayer: God, who breathed life Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Hymn: There’s a spirit in the air or Simultaneous translation Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hymn:…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Day of Pentecost - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Day of Pentecost - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Day of Pentecost Year C Opening prayer Sovereign Lord, we meet together to celebrate the gift of your Holy Spirit to the church. Bless us as we seek to serve you today. Fill us with your Spirit, as you filled your followers early one morning in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago, that…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Pentecost - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Pentecost - Year C Service contains: Hymn: Come down, O love divine or Once, like a mighty rushing wind Prayer: Poem/prayer: God’s children Reading: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Hymn: Come to us creative Spirit or Creation sings beyond our range Reading: Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9 Poe…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 116 15/05/16
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 116 15/05/16
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 170
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 170
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 220
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 220
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday 275
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday 275
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. THIS EDITION COVERS Pentecost C B…
The Vine at Home - The Vine at Home - Pentecost Sunday
The Vine at Home - The Vine at Home - Pentecost Sunday
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A Free Resource to use at home for Pentecost Sunday. The Vine at Home series has been especially published to use during the Coronavirus. It is adapted from The Vine, which is a weekly resource created to be used in Local Arrangement services and service preparation. The Vine at …
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