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Grace or,
Grace or,
by Jonathan Sharp
This apparently simple – some might say “silly” – sketch requires 3 actors and need not be learned by heart providing the actors are very familiar with it and use scripts surreptitiously.The piece treats the subjects of prayer (Are we really aware of what we are saying? Do we mea…
Prayers of Growing, Greening and Harvest
Prayers of Growing, Greening and Harvest
by Jonathan Sharp
Six short prayers, including blessings in a Celtic style. God of the fertile field God of the fertile field May we be earthed and flourished in you Christ of the greening garden May we be fresh and vibrant in you Spirit of the hopeful harvest May we bear holy fruits for you Trini…
Seed - a Litany
Seed - a Litany
by Jonathan Sharp
A short litany for leader and people reflecting some themes from the Parable of the Sower and including hope for new life and resurrection, with optional Communion couplet. Leader: So, lead me to the garden, grass grow green and soul fruits ripen People: Oh, I do believe Love w…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Mothering Sunday
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Mothering Sunday
by SPCK - Ian Black
Mothering Sunday – Years A, B and C Let your steadfast love be upon us, O Lord We will exult and rejoice in you. Eternal God, you are constant with your people. Like a mother you draw all your children to your heart . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year A
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year A
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 3 – Year A In your loving-kindness, O God Have mercy and hear our prayer. Lord, you draw near and meet us when we are thirsty and weary. You give to your people living water gushing up to eternal life . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year A
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year A
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 4 – Year A In your loving-kindness, O God Have mercy and hear our prayer. Jesus, light of the world, open the eyes of your Church to the wonders of your saving love. May we delight in all whose works are good and right and true . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B a…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 4 – Year C God our refuge and stronghold We put our trust in your salvation. God of compassion and mercy, you are ready to forgive and restore us long before we repent. Turn your Church to emulate your generous heart . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 3 – Year C God our refuge and stronghold We put our trust in your salvation. Judge eternal, give to your Church a penitent and contrite heart. Where it is dry, refresh it; where it fails to bear fruit, renew it . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 2 – Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 2 – Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 2 – Year C God our refuge and stronghold We put our trust in your salvation. Blessed are you, O Lord, for you draw all people to you. Give to your Church the same passion, that everyone may find a place within its embrace . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C b…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year B
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 4 – Year B
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 4 – Year B God of our salvation We trust in your promise. Loving Lord Jesus, on the cross you revealed the Father’s heart. As we lift high the cross may we never be ashamed of its message of salvation . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year B
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 3 – Year B
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 3 – Year B God of our salvation We trust in your promise. Lord, you come to your Temple with zeal and indignation. Come to your Church and drive from it all false piety and misguided priorities . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 2 – Year B
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 2 – Year B
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 2 – Year B God of our salvation We trust in your promise. Jesus, Saviour of the world, you embraced the way of sacrificial love. Give your Church faith and courage to follow you wherever it may lead . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by Ian Black
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Proper 3 – Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Proper 3 – Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Proper 3 – Year C (Between 18 and 24 February, if earlier than 2 before Lent) When we call you answer Great is your glory. Merciful Father, you break the cycle of hatred and recriminations. Set your Church as an instrument of your peace . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A,…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Second Sunday Before Lent – Year A
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Second Sunday Before Lent – Year A
by SPCK - Ian Black
Second Sunday Before Lent – Year A God of power and wisdom Give your people the blessing of peace. In the beginning, your creating will, O God, brought all that there is into being. In your gift we find our purpose and hope . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, B and C by I…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Second Sunday Before Lent – Year B