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Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 14 Year B
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 14 Year B
by SPCK - Judith Dimond
Proper 14 John 6: 35, 41-51 Gaze on Jesus trying to reason with the crowd. See how very human this story is, how the crowd’s mood swings from worship and surprise to doubt and grumbling so quickly. Listen to the ripples of argument and the shocked whispers, for this man’s claims …
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1.15-17, 21-26 1John 5.9-13 John 17.6-19 What would you like people to pray for on your behalf? What is your most usual – truthful – prayer request? Does Jesus’s prayer for his disciples match your expectations in any way? This prayer comes as Je…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Trinity
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Trinity
by BRF - Rona Orme
In Genesis 1, the very beginning of the Bible, God creates the universe with his Word (Jesus), as his Spirit broods over the ocean. The opening of John's Gospel also emphasises that the Word was with God and was God at the start of everything. Session aim: To learn more about God…
Sketch: My best all day breakfast
Sketch: My best all day breakfast
by Bob Cooper
SKETCH: MY BEST ALL DAY BREAKFAST: A young man visits his Grandad on the way to the match. Simon: Hello Grandad; I thought I’d call in to see how you are. Grandad: Hello Son; well not too bad, apart from my dodgy knees, that is, but still, mustn’t grumble; there’s a lot worse off…
The Fatherhood of God
The Fatherhood of God
by Colin Smith
The fatherhood of God is explored In this short (1430 word) reflection/sermon. In it, the tenderness of God as a loving father is contrasted with his apparent remoteness as he resides in heaven. The tenderness and remoteness are reconciled by thinking of God as creator for both…
Praise our creator
Praise our creator
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Praise our Creator Prayer of Adoration Creator God, maker of all that is, we offer you our praise: Heaven and earth are full of your glory. You brought light out of darkness, day for our fulfilment and night for our rest: Heaven …
Blessing:Trinitarian blessing
Blessing:Trinitarian blessing
by Matthew Reed
A traditional style blessing, particularly suitable for encouraging people. Blessing May the Father who created your legs, make them strong enough to stand firm. May the Son, who moulded your heart, make it beat loud enough for all to hear. May the Spirit, who gave you wings, giv…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Trinity
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayer - Trinity
by SPCK - Ian Black
Trinity Prayer Eternal Source of life and love, holding all in purposeful order, awaken reverence and awe for your mystery and wonder. Eternal Presence, making visible and intimate... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black
Trinity - Trinity In Lights
Trinity - Trinity In Lights
by Andy Lindley
Its the physicist in me - but look at your TV screens, the tri-coloured pixels make up the images you see. Working together to create an experience of the world. God, in three persons, in perfect harmony, allowing us to know him in fullness. When the three colours combine, yo…
Meditation - Trinity Sunday Year C