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The Worlds no stage where we are acting
The Worlds no stage where we are acting
by Andrew Pratt
The world’s no stage where we are acting to show how good we think we are; this is no place to call attention, or seek acclaim from near or far. Our prayers are worthless, void and empty when uttered for the crowd’s applause, much more of worth are silent actions, compassion show…
Lent Liturgy 4
Lent Liturgy 4
by John Birch
A liturgy of prayer for the fourth Sunday in Lent (or throughout the Lent season), with responsive prayer and a reading for two or three readers. Into the daily cycle of our lives when all seems well with us and with the world when our yoke is easy and the burden light You break …
Lent for Everyone Year A - Ash Wednesday
Lent for Everyone Year A - Ash Wednesday
by SPCK - N T Wright
ASH WEDNESDAY Matthew 1-2; focused on 1.18-25 We know very, very little about Joseph. Some legends make him an old man who died while Jesus was growing up, but we don’t know that for sure. We know he worked in the building trade, including what we call carpentry. We know he could…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Ash Wednesday - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Ash Wednesday - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Ash Wednesday - Year A Service contains: Opening Hymn: Can we by searching find out God or God, we lose our moral compass, Prayer: Patient God Hymn: The King of love my shepherd is or Confession is communion with God Reading: Joel 2:1-2, 12–17 or Isaiah 58:1–12 Hymn: Father of he…
HYMN - False is the fasting, and foul is the purpose
HYMN - False is the fasting, and foul is the purpose
by Andrew Pratt
False is the fasting, and foul is the purpose, rich the injustice the Godless pursue; this is the judgment we hear prophets speaking, seeking to challenge, restore and renew. Where are the humble and those who are open, facing in honesty all they have done Where are the righteous…
Times and Seasons - Where can a sense of grace be found
Times and Seasons - Where can a sense of grace be found
by Andrew Pratt
Where can a sense of grace be found? Where is God's song of love to sound? We need to hear that we are safe when words of criticism chafe. Verse 2 follows Tune: RIVAULX Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 19/2/2014 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please in…
Ash Wednesday Liturgy