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Eggs and Ashes Book - Three Prayers for Good Friday
Eggs and Ashes Book - Three Prayers for Good Friday
by R Burgess/C Polhill (Wild Goose Publ)
Three prayers for Good Friday: The denial of your image Our inhumanity Religious power abused Forgive us, Father, for all the times we label others, forgetting each one is made and loved by you. Forgive us, Jesus, for the little choices that blind us to the pain we cause others t…
Do not be anxious
Do not be anxious
by John Birch
Four prayers on a general theme of 'do not be anxious' “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” (Psalm 46: 1-2 NIV) Extract from Prayer One: I enter t…
Holy God
Holy God
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Holy God Fourth Sunday in Lent Ephesians 5. 8-14 Holy God, you call us to live in the light and to be light: you ask us to use that light to expose the darker things of life: you expect us to be full of goodness, truth and holiness. We hear your words and understand why w…
Conversation
Conversation
by Marjorie Dobson
3rd Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42, Exodus 17: 1-7 Prayer: Conversation Listening God, you are concerned with our conversations. You hear our sharp debates. You are aware of our differences of opinion. You encourage our attempts at reconciliation. You rejoice when we begin to unders…
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
by Christine Odell
February – Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Calendar of Prayers Luke 2.22-40 God of our lives, when we look at the state of the world, of society, community and church, we can feel weary and disillusioned. Very little seems to change for the better. Hope is kindle…
Open with God Book - February - Week of Friendship (week 8)
Open with God Book - February - Week of Friendship (week 8)
by Christine Odell
February – National Marriage Week (week 7) Calendar of Prayers Reading: Matthew 19.4-6 We praise you, creative God, for making us male and female in your image; for giving us one another to be companions, lovers and friends...
Open with God Book - February/March - Ash Wednesday
Open with God Book - February/March - Ash Wednesday
by Christine Odell
February/ March – Ash Wednesday Calendar of Prayers Reading Matthew 6.1-6 Ask those present to write down on pieces of paper what they are giving or taking up for Lent. These will be placed in a bowl during the prayer. All-seeing God, you know us through and through...
Open with God Book - Birthdays
Open with God Book - Birthdays
by Christine Odell
BIRTHDAYS Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18 Loving God, we praise you for all that you have done for us: for the beauty and generosity of your creation; for your offers of forgiveness and never-ending love; for your presence with us throughout our lives..…
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
by Christine Odell
CARE HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 23 God, our loving Shepherd, wherever we go, you are there, whatever we experience, you are with us. We know that we can trust your promise that you will be with us until the end of time. We pray for the elder…
Do it again, Lord, do it again!
Do it again, Lord, do it again!
by Reg Ellis
DO IT AGAIN, LORD, DO IT AGAIN! (From words written by Max Lucado after the terrorist attack of 11thSeptember 2001) Dear Lord, as the innocent are interred, Our innocence is interred as well. The belief in our safety is shattered, We’re not unlike the rest of the World. We rememb…
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 …
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