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Poem: New world
Poem: New world
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: New world New heaven, new earth, is what folk say will greet the morning one fine day. All will be well, all tears be gone, no pain, no mourning from then on. The Holy City will appear and heaven will be very near for God will live upon the earth and everything will have ne…
When innocence is fractured
When innocence is fractured
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – When innocence is fractured When innocence is fractured by nature’s shifting force, and paradise is ruptured as life is swept off course. We come to pray our questions, we come to share our grief; in this, our act of worship, to say that we believe. As headlines overwhelm …
What quality of love is this
What quality of love is this
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – What quality of love is this What quality of love is this that washes a betrayer’s feet? What kind of majesty, a king who kneels before a friend’s deceit? It is a love for those, like me who know of grace but choose to sin; a love that waits until I must return to Calvary …
Reflection: Royalty
Reflection: Royalty
by Marjorie Dobson
Psalm 99 Reflection: Royalty In our so-called civilised world, evil leaders rule with cruelty, violence and a total disregard for the welfare of their people. Other, manipulative people prefer to be the power behind their leader’s throne and use cunning, political scheming, bribe…
Poem: Speaking out
Poem: Speaking out
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Speaking out If a long-ago prophet could not keep silent about the virtues of a city, so righteous in his day, but torn by strife in our time; how is it that we, who know the extent of the love of God, as shown in the life and death of Jesus, Continues... ©Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: How can we not sing your praise
Prayer: How can we not sing your praise
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving by John Birch ADORATION How can we not sing your praise? with heart and soul,? proclaim your name? throughout the world? God of creation, awesome in power, Sustainer, Provider, Saviour,?Father of all. Continues... CONFESSION By yo…
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 17 Year C
Lectionary Reflection Year C - Proper 17 Year C
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 17 Ecclesiasticus 10.12–18 Hebrews 13.1–8, 15, 16 Luke 14.1, 7–14 In this central section of Luke’s Gospel it feels as though Jesus is in a kind of first-century Big Brother. Everything he does and says is being critically watched, sifted, grafted into other people’s fan…
Vessels
Vessels
by Julie M Fairweather
Vessels And then when we are finally silent before You when we are stripped of our selves of our expectations - of others expectations Only then can Your grace flow into our empty vessels and we become what You intended for Your purpose - Your plan Continues... © Julie M. Fairwea…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Devotional Prayers (2)
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Devotional Prayers (2)
by SPCK - Ian Black
A collection of devotional prayers including Spiritual Struggle, Expectations, This Day, Letting Go, Slowness to Believe, Doubt and Faith. God of hope, you hold us all our days. Give us courage to let go of all that would hold us back and weigh us down on our journey... Give me g…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Food and Drink Prayers
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Food and Drink Prayers
by SPCK - Ian Black
Three devotional prayers covering Chocolate, Wine and Beer. Lord God, you delight us with taste and smell and set us on the earth with a rich bounty of plants and fruits. We give you thanks for chocolate... Lord, you gave wine as a symbol of rejoicing in your Kingdom, of overflow…
Imagining the Lectionary: Come Advent Spirit and enlighten our imaginations (Advent 1B)