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The Second Intercessions Handbook - (47) Sparklers
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (47) Sparklers
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(47)SPARKLERS There’s something captivating about sparklers, as captivating as we hope prayer might be. Using sparklers can add zest and life to a time of prayer, but adequate precautions should be taken! It’s possible to buy ‘indoor’ sparklers, although they might seem a bit tam
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (2) LET US PRAY 2
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (2) LET US PRAY 2
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(2) LET US PRAY 2 Another straightforward set of intercessions using a standard shape. Remember that this is only something to start with! Your own situation may call for many changes in content, and your own personality may mean many changes in style…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (3) LET US PRAY 3
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (3) LET US PRAY 3
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(3) LET US PRAY 3 Prayer in public worship has to strike a balance between being sufficiently down-to-earth and sufficiently inclusive. If the subject matter is too particular it will exclude those who don’t identify with the experience; if it’s too generalized it will fail to en
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (19) THE STREAM
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (19) THE STREAM
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(19) THE STREAM The idea of progression is very helpful in giving prayer a sense of direction and purpose. There are many ways of doing this and others will be seen throughout this book, but here is one which takes the familiar image of the stream as it bounces downhill. The init
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (13) COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (13) COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(13) COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW We’re surrounded by a constant kaleidoscope of colour, and we’re more affected by it than we might realize. (Designers and artists are well aware of its power!) We can harness the deep connections made by colour in various forms of intercession, and we
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (34) HOLY WEEK
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (34) HOLY WEEK
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(34) HOLY WEEK This form of prayer is suitable for any day in Holy Week, including Good Friday. It uses one of the powerful images of the week – that of the gradual darkening of the atmosphere as fear and betrayal leave Jesus finally alone, the last light in the darkness, until t
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(33) MOTHERING SUNDAY/BAPTISM With some adaptation these intercessions can be used for either Mothering Sunday or a service which includes a baptism. The holding theme is Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1.46–55), which would need to be read or used previously in the service. It should th
The Second Intercessions Handbook - FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
The Second Intercessions Handbook - FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
by SPCK - John Pritchard
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS By the disciplines of Lent and the encouragement of others; by the Body of Christ and the sharing of lives; by the desire of our hearts and the need of our souls, Good Lord deliver us…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (32) A HOLY LENT
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (32) A HOLY LENT
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(32) A HOLY LENT Lent is a time of preparation, discipline and guilt in about equal measure. We prepare for the central memories and festivals of the faith, we discipline ourselves to show we mean business, and then we fail to keep to the disciplines!…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (27) SPACE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(27) SPACE An evocative image for our prayers can be that of space. The search for space in our lives is paralleled by our search for life in outer space; society is recognizing the need for ‘personal’ space, even sacred space, but nations are very reluctant to give space to refu
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (43) PRAYER BASKET
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (43) PRAYER BASKET
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(42)PRAYER TREE The visual impact of a small, bare ‘tree’ can be considerable. Like a Christmas tree, it can be the bearer of our prayers, and the act of writing and hanging a prayer on the tree can be a satisfying way of participating in prayer for all ages…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (42) PRAYER TREE
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (42) PRAYER TREE
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(42)PRAYER TREE The visual impact of a small, bare ‘tree’ can be considerable. Like a Christmas tree, it can be the bearer of our prayers, and the act of writing and hanging a prayer on the tree can be a satisfying way of participating in prayer for all ages…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (41) PALMS UP, PALMS DOWN
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (41) PALMS UP, PALMS DOWN
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(41)PALMS UP, PALMS DOWN This is a way of getting started with a congregation or a group in prayer. It helps people to become aware of themselves and their concerns, and of God and his possibilities. It depends, as so often, on the confidence of the leader in not taking it too qu
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (40) ALL SAINTS (AT ANY TIME)