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Prayer for Pentecost
Prayer for Pentecost
by Jane Bingham
A prayer which invites the Holy Spirit to act Prayer for Pentecost Spirit of God come quickly. Stir my heart and soul to action that I might know you Spirit of God come gently. Bring your peace that I might be assured Spirit of God come powerfully... Continues Jane Bingham
Sometimes words are not enough
Sometimes words are not enough
by John Birch
Sometimes words are not enough to express the language of our hearts, sometimes minds are filled with prayers without expression. Sometimes there are not enough spare moments in each day, sometimes regret is all we have as our confession. Sometimes faith is not enough ... Continu…
52 Reflections on Faith - Jesus and the Poor
52 Reflections on Faith - Jesus and the Poor
by BRF - Stephen W. Need
11 Jesus and the Poor It’s striking, isn’t it, that God often comes to us in times of deprivation and loss, at times when we’re most down and depressed, at our weakest and most vulnerable, and perhaps feeling least religious? It’s true, of course, that we feel God’s presence at t…
Arthur's Call - Preface
Arthur's Call - Preface
by SPCK - Frances Young
Preface My purpose in this book is to give testimony to a journey of faith inspired by caring for a profoundly disabled son for 45 years, while also being theologian, university teacher and Methodist minister. It takes up, yet significantly modifies, the earlier account written w…
Call to Worship
Call to Worship
by Jane Bingham
A call to worship for any occasion- Read each line in turn – various people from their seats Call to Worship Come Come to this place and be still Come with an open mind and giving heart Come to give thanks Come ready to share Come to experience the presence of God Come just as yo…
Poem: Look to the heavens
Poem: Look to the heavens
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Look to the heavens If the heavens speak of the glory of God and the skies show God’s handiwork, then wherever we are on this planet we can look up and know that God is communicating with us. No need of language. No need of speech. The glory that is above us... Continues ©M…
Open with God Book - Flower Festival
Open with God Book - Flower Festival
by Christine Odell
FLOWER FESTIVAL Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Song of Solomon 2.10-13 Place a flower arrangement where everyone can see it. Let us gaze at the flowers: wonder at their colour and intricacy; appreciate their form and beauty; meditate on what they tell us of the beauty and …
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C) Reflection accompanying image “Faith check holy fire assembly point” When can faith be said to be truly authentic? This week's Lectionary readings suggest that the answer to this question relates to both our experiences of God's…
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 16 Year C