Lectionary 15/12/2019
- Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
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Symphony of song and colour
Symphony of song and colour
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 35: 1 – 10Hymn: Symphony of song and colour Symphony of song and colour, mountain glories gild the globe, awesome time anticipated, God resplendent, brightly robed... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.…
God still needs prophets who will rage
God still needs prophets who will rage
by Andrew Pratt
Third in Advent year A James 5: 7 – 10 Hymn: God still needs prophets who will rage God still needs prophets who will rage, against discrimination, who speak God’s words amid despair, to this and every nation; who reach again with nail scarred hands... Andrew Pratt (born 1948)…
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Matthew 11: 2 – 11 Hymn: God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus where people found healing and wholeness and grace, miraculous wonders and love without measure, the touch of his hands and the loo…
Where the jackals scratch a living
Where the jackals scratch a living
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 35: 1 – 10 Hymn: Where the jackals scratch a living, Where the jackals scratch a living, in this wild, deserted place, springs will bring refreshing water, grass and reeds will sign God's grace... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & B…
Prayer based on James 5
Prayer based on James 5
by Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday in Advent Year A James 5: 7-10 Prayer: based on James 5: 7-10 It may be a virtue, but being patient is one of the most difficult lessons to learn, especially when our instincts are to act, t o do something to move things on. We find it so difficult to understand when…
From a prison cell
From a prison cell
by Marjorie Dobson
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Matthew 11.2-11 Monologue: From a prison cell I shouldn’t have doubted. I should have known. And trusted. But I’d been in this prison too long. And I’m only human. I know! I know! That wasn’t how people saw me. They saw a loud-mouthed, opinionated, w…
Imagining the lectionary: what do i hear and see? (Advent 3A)
Imagining the lectionary: what do i hear and see? (Advent 3A)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: what do I hear and see? (Advent 3A) Reflection accompanying image Blocked off windows in Cotswolds house “Go and tell John what you hear and see” (Matthew 11:4) This is a house with history. The mellow Cotswold stone leaves no doubt as to what befell th…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 35:1–10 James 5:7–10 Matthew 11:2–11 In last Sunday’s Gospel reading (Matthew 3. 1–12), John the Baptist arrives to herald the beginning of Jesus’s adult ministry. He is incredibly rude to the people who flock to hear him preach their ju…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year A
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year A
by SPCK - Ian Black
Intercessions - Advent 3 - Year A Rejoice, the Lord is near Come, Lord Jesus. Liberating God, we rejoice in your freedom and our hearts sing for joy in your salvation. Open our lips to proclaim your Son . . . Inspire your Church to delight in your presence. Eternal Lord, you rule…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Third Sunday of Advent Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Third Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Third Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 35: 1-10 James 5: 7-10 Matthew 11: 2-11 One of the recently edited Dead Sea Scrolls (no. 521 of the Cave 4 collection, if anyone out there wants the reference) contains a portrait of the coming Messiah that, like Matthew 11, looks back to Is…
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35. 1-10: Ps. 146. 5-10 : or Canticle: Magnificat: James 5.7-10 : Matthew 11. 2-11 Almighty God, who through the prophets promised that light would conquer the darkness, shine in our hearts and in our minds, and so use us that we may lead others …
The Centurion's Servant
The Centurion's Servant
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the l…
The Widow of Nain
The Widow of Nain
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the …
The Messengers from John the Baptist
The Messengers from John the Baptist
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
At the House of Simon the Pharisee
At the House of Simon the Pharisee
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
Jesus Drives Out Demons
Jesus Drives Out Demons
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Sower
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Weeds
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Weeds
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
Jesus Calms a Storm
Jesus Calms a Storm
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
The Gerasene Demoniacs
The Gerasene Demoniacs
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
Jairus's Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus
Jairus's Daughter and the Woman Who Touched Jesus
by Dave Hopwood
A Matter of Life and Death Bible Ref: Matthew 8,9,& 11 -13; Mark 3&4; Luke 7&8 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the li…
Hidden Treasure and Precious Pearls
Hidden Treasure and Precious Pearls
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
The Death of John the Baptist
The Death of John the Baptist
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People
Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
Jesus Walks on Water
Jesus Walks on Water
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
The Bread of Life
The Bread of Life
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
What Makes a Person Unclean
What Makes a Person Unclean
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
A Persistent Canaanite Woman
A Persistent Canaanite Woman
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
Jesus Feeds Four Thousand People
Jesus Feeds Four Thousand People
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the linkin…
The Pharisees Ask for a Sign
The Pharisees Ask for a Sign
by Dave Hopwood
Food and Water Bible Ref: Matthew 9-11 & 13-16; Mark 6-8; Luke 9; John 6-7 Each of the following sketches (scenes) can be used to form the basis for a complete act of worship or used as individual scenes on separate occasions. Each scene will require a narrator to read the link…
Lent for Everyone Year A - Wednesday: Second Week in Lent Year A
Lent for Everyone Year A - Wednesday: Second Week in Lent Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
WEEK 2: WEDNESDAY Matthew 11; focused on 11.1–19 Jesus is here being put on the spot. Today, when interviewers try to force politicians to say things they didn’t really want to let out, they tend to prevaricate, to ignore the question, or even to tell downright lies. We have pri…
His hands were remembered in breaking of bread
His hands were remembered in breaking of bread
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: His hands were remembered in breaking of bread Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24. 13-35 His hands were remembered in breaking of bread, in wine that they drank and in words that he said; their eyes were now opened, for this was their friend, the true resurrection of love witho…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Advent Prayer - Come, Lord Christ
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Advent Prayer - Come, Lord Christ
by SPCK - Ian Black
Advent Taken from: Prayers for All Occasions Come, Lord Christ, to restore all that has been lost through struggle and fear, in sorrow and in pain.... Taken from Prayers for All Occasions by Ian Black Published by SPCK
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Christmas Shopping Prayer
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Christmas Shopping Prayer
by SPCK - Ian Black
Christmas Shopping Prayer Prayers for All Occasions God of generous love, you give freely of yourself in your Son Jesus Christ. Bless us as we choose gifts as tokens of love and affection. Free us from losing the purpose in the bags and wrappings... Taken from Prayers for All Occ…
Traces of Advent - Freedom
Traces of Advent - Freedom
by Traces of Advent
Advent 3 - Freedom This is one of four trigger images in the Traces of Advent series. They can be downloaded for free or used from a screen. For more ideas of how to use this exciting new innovation click here to go to the Traces of Advent site. To make the most of this Free Adv…
Traces of Advent - Freedom - QR code version
Traces of Advent - Freedom - QR code version
by Traces of Advent
Taken from Traces of Advent Advent 3 - Freedom This is one of four trigger images in the Traces of Advent series. They can be downloaded for free or used from a screen. For more ideas of how to use this exciting new innovation click here to go to the Traces of Advent site. To ma…
All Desires Known - God's Fruitful Word Collect
All Desires Known - God's Fruitful Word Collect
by SPCK - Janet Morley
GOD’S FRUITFUL WORD Collect Isaiah 55.1–11; Luke 1.46b–55; Luke 4.14–21; 2 Timothy 3.14—4.5 O God our disturber, whose speech is pregnant with power and whose word will be fulfilled... Advent 3 (ABC); Epiphany 3 (C); Easter Vigil (ABC); Easter 6 (B); Proper 3 (B); Proper 10 (AC);…
All Desires Known - Tell Out My Soul Collect
All Desires Known - Tell Out My Soul Collect
by SPCK - Janet Morley
TELL OUT MY SOUL Collect Luke 1.46–55 O God whose word is fruitless where the mighty are not put down, the humble remain humiliated... Blessed Virgin Mary (ABC); Advent 3 (AB); Advent 4 (BC); Proper 21 (C) Taken from All Desires Known by Janet Morley Published by SPCK
Acts for Everyone part 1 - God's Rescue Plan
Acts for Everyone part 1 - God's Rescue Plan
by SPCK - N T Wright
God’s Rescue Plan Acts 2.37-41 It’s one thing to discover you are driving along the wrong road. It may be frustrating, and even embarrassing if you have people in the car who thought you knew where you were going. But you can at least admit the mistake, turn round and set off aga…
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Jesus and John the Baptist
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Jesus and John the Baptist
by SPCK - N T Wright
Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11.1-6 We had rehearsed the show for weeks, and reckoned we had it pretty well sorted out. We were a bunch of enthusiastic amateurs, but we were quite pleased with our singing, acting and dancing. The show was going to be good, funny and excitin…
Advent III
Advent III
by Michael Docker
Advent III The candle is lit for the witnesses, For those who have heard and are living By the way that is laid from cradle to cross That leads from self to the challenge of loss To the duty of service, the joys of giving, This is the way of the witnesses. The candle shines for t…
ADVENT 3
ADVENT 3
by Alan M Barker
PowerPoint slide image for week Three of Advent. TIP - Image size is 1024 x 768 suitable for PPT Slides Insert as Picture in the normal way. I.E. a Blank layout slide to avoid any frame. Then place the image into the top L/H corner and drag the image box to the bottom RH corner. …
Meditation - 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A
Meditation - 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A
by David Middleton
Meditation – 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A A new road Matthew 11: 2-11 and Isaiah 35: 1-10 Tell me, are you the Messiah? Although my circumstances are nothing like John’s, sometimes when I feel alone, and the going is hard, convictions once firmly held seem to evaporate. I turn to …
Magnificat
Magnificat
by Sue Brown
Magnificat (Luke 1:39–56) An old woman, barren; disgraced; a young woman, pregnant; disgraced. Together they prepare the way of the Lord; the way of God. God who is both old and young: satisfaction and possibility. For God, who is unchanging change down the generations is do…
Advent Liturgy
Advent Liturgy
by Jane Bingham
Liturgy to accompany the lighting of the advent ring based on Hope, Peace, Joy & Love Advent liturgy - Hope Peace Joy Love Sunday 1 – Hope Today we light a candle of Hope. Not just the kind of hope based in a dream-world but the real Christian hope based on the knowledge of God’s…
Christingle
Christingle
by Rose humphrey
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Christingle Wonky fruit sampled
Christingle Wonky fruit sampled
by Rose humphrey
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Nativity Tumbledown
Nativity Tumbledown
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Star in Lights
Christmas Star in Lights
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Bells and Stars
Christmas Bells and Stars
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Star
Christmas Star
by Rose humphrey
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Holly
Holly
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Light Balloon
Christmas Light Balloon
by Rose humphrey
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City Lights Red
City Lights Red
by Rose humphrey
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City Lights
City Lights
by Rose humphrey
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Christmas Tree snow and lights
Christmas Tree snow and lights
by Rose humphrey
TIP- PowerPoint Slide Size- The ideal way to insert into PowerPoint is:- • Reduce the image size to 1024x768 pixels using your image editing software. (Will reduce image proportionally) • Insert as Picture in the normal way. • If needed fill the slide area by placing the image in…
Advent 3
Advent 3
by Rose humphrey
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LWPT Meditations - Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Third Sunday of Advent - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Third Sunday of Advent Yr A Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist had put his full faith in Jesus. He had foretold Jesus’ coming, heralded him as the Lamb of God, sent his own disciples to follow him. But John’s faith had not be…
Angel with Trumpet
Angel with Trumpet
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Angel cute
Christmas Angel cute
by Rose humphrey
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Advent Candle Liturgy
Advent Candle Liturgy
by Rev Elaine Halls
To accompany, week by week in Advent, Singing the Faith 165, for Messy/All Age/With children worship ADVENT CANDLES TELL THEIR STORY... (Singing the Faith 165) Advent 1 Christmas Decorations Twinkle. WHY? Tinsel twists, trees stand tall. WHY? WHY? Shops are busy, the postman too.…
Sheep in Winter closer
Sheep in Winter closer
by Rose humphrey
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Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 3
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Advent 3
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Full Service Advent 3 Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Reading for two - Advent 3 - Mary Candle lighting Prayer Candle lighting Hymn Reading - Isaiah 35:1-10 Hymn Reading - Luke 1:46b-65 (Magnificat) Sermon Idea Hymn Prayer Based on James 5:7-10 Lord's Prayer Offering Hymn…
A hymn for candle lighting services in Advent
A hymn for candle lighting services in Advent
by Andrew Pratt
A hymn for candle lighting services in Advent Different lectionaries and churches use different themes and orders for these service, A selection of four verses for the Sundays of Advent should be chosen from the selection together with the last verse for Christmas day. The order …
Prayers for Advent 3 - Year A
Prayers for Advent 3 - Year A
by John Birch
Prayers of Adoration, Confession and Thanksgiving for Advent 3 ADORATION We are blessed if, knowing you as Lord we are obedient to your Word. We are blessed if in our journeying we respond to your call to follow... CONFESSION God of wholeness, healing and power, f orgive our relu…
Nativity
Nativity
by Rose humphrey
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Christmas Message
Christmas Message
by Rose humphrey
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Straight the Pathway
Straight the Pathway
by Rose humphrey
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Ten
Ten
by Rose humphrey
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Eleven
Eleven
by Rose humphrey
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Twelve
Twelve
by Rose humphrey
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Thirteen
Thirteen
by Rose humphrey
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Joy at Christmas
Joy at Christmas
by Rose humphrey
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Three
Three
by Rose humphrey
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Advent Welcome and Week Slides
Advent Welcome and Week Slides
by Alan M Barker
PowerPoint slides for Advent Services Contains a Welcome and Advent Candles for each week Ideal to add to your presentations for each week of Advent, add your own Church Name. To insert into your presentation: Open your service PPT Click Insert - Then select 'Slides from' (select…
Psalms for Everyone - Sometimes God Speaks
Psalms for Everyone - Sometimes God Speaks
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Sometimes God Speaks Psalm 12 Before coming to the United States to resume being an ordinary professor, I was principal of a theological college in England, a position that is a cross between being president, provost, and dean of a U.S. seminary, but on a much smaller scale. I ha…
I am the Light of the World
I am the Light of the World
by Rose humphrey
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Spread the Light
Spread the Light
by Rose humphrey
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Christingles
Christingles
by Rose humphrey
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Christingle Service
Christingle Service
by Rose humphrey
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Christingle Music
Christingle Music
by Rose humphrey
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Times and Seasons - Prayer: The Waiting Time
Times and Seasons - Prayer: The Waiting Time
by Jan Berry
PRAYER: THE WAITING TIME Candles and calendar mark the days flame flickering with vulnerable hope, doors opening onto the story, God of our days, wait with us in the waiting time. Fields lie fallow under winter skies, bare earth prepared for planting, waiting for the seeds of the…
Times and Seasons - We wait in darkness for the dawn
Times and Seasons - We wait in darkness for the dawn
by Jan Berry
We wait in darkness for the dawn when night seems long and grey; the faintly-gleaming ray of light that marks the edge of day. We wait in silence for the word that whispers in our ear; that gives our dreams a shape and form and gently calms our fear. Verses 3-4 follow ©Jan Berry …
Times and Seasons - Vulnerability and Hope: Prayer of Thanksgiving
Times and Seasons - Vulnerability and Hope: Prayer of Thanksgiving
by Jan Berry
VULNERABILITY AND HOPE: A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God, maker of the earth, we thank you for this broken bread; in its fragments we find you, sharing our vulnerability, waiting with us in patient helplessness and impatient rage. We thank you for our brokenness embodied in your comi…
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
by Marjorie Dobson
Strange choices Strange people God chooses sometimes. Not usually famous people; very rarely, rich people; not necessarily beautiful; not always religious; sometimes uneducated; often those that others disregard; usually very down-to earth characters. Was that why a teenage girl …
Times and Seasons - Advent God:Prayer of Approach
Times and Seasons - Advent God:Prayer of Approach
by Jan Berry
ADVENT GOD: A PRAYER OF APPROACH Advent God, in all our preparations, the busy to-do lists and the frenzied activity, wait with us for that moment of pausing in anticipation of your presence. Waiting God, we prepare for your coming. Advent God, when we are lethargic and indiffere…
Times and Seasons - Prayers for Eucharist
Times and Seasons - Prayers for Eucharist
by Jan Berry
PRAYERS FOR EUCHARIST INVITATION Come to this table where God invites you to wait for the pain and hope of new life embodied in human birth. Come to this table where God invites you to wait for the fragments to be gathered and brokenness to be held. Continues... concludes with a …
Times and Seasons - Expectation
Times and Seasons - Expectation
by Marjorie Dobson
Expectation That first faint fluttering of movement seems so insignificant that it can be dismissed as imagination. As the days pass and the growing continues and the stirring becomes stronger, then the realisation dawns that new life is beginning to make its presence felt. Conti…
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
by Jan Berry
God’s love from heaven to earth comes down in cattle-shed and crowded town; in all the pain and risk of birth God shares our human life on earth: And so with hope and joy we sing, God is with us! Good news we bring. Verses 2-3 follow ©Jan Berry Tune: Sussex Carol
Times and Seasons - Poem: Mary’s joy
Times and Seasons - Poem: Mary’s joy
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Mary’s joy For the first time I can walk with pride. At home too many people turn their backs, whisper behind their hands, gossip my shame in their doorways and pull their children to safety for fear of contamination. Continues... ©Marjorie Dobson Luke 1:46b-55
Times and Seasons - Prayers and readings for the Posada
Times and Seasons - Prayers and readings for the Posada
by Jan Berry
Prayers and readings for the posada Opening sentences/responses In our comings and goings, God, Saviour of the world, travel with us. In our busyness and activity God, Saviour of the world, work with us. In our giving and receiving, God, Saviour of the world, share with us. In ou…
Times and Seasons - Prayers:After Communion
Times and Seasons - Prayers:After Communion
by Jan Berry
PRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION Advent God, we thank you that you have welcomed us at your table and fed us with your gifts of bread and wine. Remain with us in our waiting and our hoping, as we travel on towards the celebration of your birth amongst us. Amen Continues... ©Jan Berry
Times and Seasons - Saying Yes-A Prayer Of Thanksgiving
Times and Seasons - Saying Yes-A Prayer Of Thanksgiving
by Jan Berry
SAYING YES: A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Vulnerable God, Maker of the universe, we praise you that in the gift of Jesus you answer our human brokenness with your 'Yes' of love. In your promise to a peasant girl you say yes to our dreams of freedom. In the shabbiness of the stable you…
Reflection: Are You the One?
Reflection: Are You the One?
by Isabel Smears
REFLECTION FOR ADVENT 3 YEAR A John the Baptist reflects while in prison. 'Are you the One?' he wants to ask Jesus Are You the One? John the Baptist asked, ‘Are you the One? Are you the One who was to come? Or should we be looking for someone else?’ I thought I knew; When he came…
New Testament Prayer for Everyone - Mary's Song of Praise
New Testament Prayer for Everyone - Mary's Song of Praise
by SPCK - N T Wright
PART 2 PRAYERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT OTHER EARLY CHRISTIAN PRAYERS MARY’S SONG OF PRAISE Luke 1: 39-55 What would make you celebrate wildly, without inhibition? Perhaps it would be the news that someone close to you who’d been very sick was getting better and would soon be home...
Rhythms of remembering - Thursday Midday Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Thursday Midday Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
Midday and Night Prayer for all seasons Tuesday Midday Prayer Our God lives! Blessed be my rock, and praised be the God of my salvation. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have come to your people and set them free...
Rhythms of remembering - Friday Midday Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Friday Midday Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
Midday and Night Prayer for all seasons Friday Midday Prayer It is God who girds me with strength and sets me secure on the heights. You have shown the strength of your arm, you have scattered the proud in their hearts’ imaginings...
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Tuesday Morning Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Tuesday Morning Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
ADVENT - Tuesday Morning Prayer Blessed are you, O God: in you we put our trust. Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint...
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Thursday Morning Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Thursday Morning Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
ADVENT - Thursday Morning Prayer Blessed are you, O God: you come to set your people free. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness...
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Friday Morning Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Friday Morning Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
ADVENT - Friday Morning Prayer Blessed are you, O God: your steadfast love never ceases, your mercies never come to an end. Water will gush in the desert and streams in the wastelands, the parched land will become a marsh and the thirsty land springs of water...
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Don’t Trust in Leaders
Psalms for Everyone Part 2 - Don’t Trust in Leaders
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Don’t Trust in Leaders Psalm 146 I remember the winter’s day when I announced to the students at the theological college in England where I used to be the principal that I would be leaving the coming summer. To my surprise, it aroused a feeling of anxiety among a number of studen…
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Mountains
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Mountains
by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
Mountains For some strange reason, human beings connect mountains with God. In many ancient religions, worship took place on the ‘high places’. Even today, we talk of ‘mountain-top experiences’, despite having left behind the notion that mountains are closer to God’s supposed dwe…
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Conflict between the Teacher and Israel
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Conflict between the Teacher and Israel
by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
Conflict between the Teacher and Israel Matthew 8—23 The intrusion of substantial non-narrative material in these sermons inhibits the movement of the plot. This mixture of Jesus’ ministry and his teaching produces a more measured air; instead of the breathless dash of Mark’s bou…
Four Gospels, One Jesus - The ox in the Temple and the stall
Four Gospels, One Jesus - The ox in the Temple and the stall
by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
The ox in the Temple and the stall Infancy and beginnings, Luke 1—4.13 Since the ox was the universal beast of burden, it is not surprising that Luke stresses the universal importance of Jesus. We have seen that the opening words of any ancient text were crucial. If Mark is not c…
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Those who are burdened with heavy loads
Four Gospels, One Jesus - Those who are burdened with heavy loads
by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
Those who are burdened with heavy loads The ministry of the ox The keynote for Luke’s portrait of Jesus is set in his initial visit to the synagogue at Nazareth (4.16–30). Luke’s story is three times longer than the equivalent accounts which occur much later in Mark and Matthew (…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Book V
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Book V
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Book V (Psalms 107-150) Book V of the Psalter opens with Psalm 107, a community hymn celebrating God’s graciousness in delivering the community of faith from exile in Babylon. The psalmist says: “Let the redeemed of YHWH say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from…
Walking Backwards to Christmas - Chapter 8 Elizabeth
Walking Backwards to Christmas - Chapter 8 Elizabeth
by SPCK - Stephen Cottrell
Chapter 8 Elizabeth In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both of them were righteous before God, living blamelessly according to all th…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke 1) Against this background of the role of women in Luke, one can examine in more detail passages unique to Luke that focus on women. Three women appear in this section (Elizabeth, Mary of Nazareth, and Anna) in roles far more powerfu…
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Times and Seasons - A Liturgy for a Blue Christmas
Times and Seasons - A Liturgy for a Blue Christmas
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
A Liturgy for a Blue Christmas (This is not a Full Service, but a liturgy that could be inserted into worship at any suitable time during the Advent/Christmas period with, or without, the addition of further hymns and prayers. Christmas is not a happy time for everyone.) Leader: …
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Praise
by BRF - Rona Orme
It is easy to praise God when life goes well, but it is more of a challenge when we are feeling sad or worried. Matt Redman's song 'Blessed be your name' emphasises the importance of praising God in 'the desert place' as well as in the land that is plentiful. It captures the impo…
Isaiah for everyone - Putting Down Edom, Giving the Mute Their Voice
Isaiah for everyone - Putting Down Edom, Giving the Mute Their Voice
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Putting Down Edom, Giving the Mute Their Voice As a result of multiple sclerosis, my first wife, Ann, indeed had collapsing knees, as well as weak hands. When we were relocating to the United States, as we arrived at Heathrow, I was helping her transfer into her wheelchair by usi…
glimpses of glory - Third Sunday of Advent - Year C
glimpses of glory - Third Sunday of Advent - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Third Sunday of Advent Good and gracious God, grant us a glimpse of your glory, That we may rejoice in your presence and abide in peace; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen…
52 Reflections on Faith - Mary, mother of Jesus: pointing to God
52 Reflections on Faith - Mary, mother of Jesus: pointing to God
by BRF - Stephen W. Need
Mary, mother of Jesus: pointing to God Michelangelo’s Pietà is one of the most beautiful and famous pieces of art in the world. It stands just inside St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. In glorious white marble, sculpted in the 15th century when the artist was only 24, the statue depict…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C Opening prayer The preparations are in place, the excitement mounts and, for those who are travelling to visit families, arrangements are finalised, clothes sorted, gifts wrapped and labelled…
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 5 - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 5 - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Proper 5 Year C Opening prayer In our meeting together, let us remember that we worship you, the God who created this world, the God who spoke through his prophets, led his people from captivity to liberty, healed the sick, fed the hungry and was faithful even when rejected…
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 146
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 146
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A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
Reflections on Prayer
Reflections on Prayer
by Colin Smith
These reflections (1309 words) seek to encourage people in their prayer life by considering what prayer is and what it is not. It is easily adapted to make a sermon or address. It proceeds by carefully examining five statements on prayer in the light of the biblical revelation…
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Times and Seasons - Mary’s visit to Elizabeth
Times and Seasons - Mary’s visit to Elizabeth
by Marjorie Dobson
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth When Mary arrived she looked worn out. The journey was bound to be tiring in her condition and I know she’d not been having an easy time in her home town and with her gossiping neighbours. But as I saw her approaching I could feel the excitement building…
Poem/Reflection: Strange choices
Poem/Reflection: Strange choices
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/Reflection: Strange choices Strange people God chooses sometimes. Not usually famous people; very rarely, rich people; not necessarily beautiful; not always religious; sometimes uneducated; often those that others disregard; usually very down-to earth characters. Was that wh…
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Third Sunday of Advent Year B
Twelve Months of Sundays Year B - The Third Sunday of Advent Year B
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61.1–4, 8–11 1 Thessalonians 5.16–24 John 1.6–8, 19–28 Restrain the impulse towards Isaiah’s rolling cadences and John’s pregnant simplicity, and ponder what Paul has packed into such a small space. Apart from verse 23 (a benediction for those …
Reflection: Are You the One?
Reflection: Are You the One?
by Isabel Smears
REFLECTION FOR ADVENT 3 YEAR A John the Baptist reflects while in prison. 'Are you the One?' he wants to ask Jesus Are You the One? John the Baptist asked, ‘Are you the One? Are you the One who was to come? Or should we be looking for someone else?’ I thought I knew; When he came…
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
by Avis Palmer
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning, Creative force through whom all things are made, In him is life abundantly proceeding, At darkest times the light of God displayed. O Word made flesh, your dwelling is among us, Children of God, redeemed and blessed have been. Gift…
Responsive Prayer: Prayer: When life is steeped in despair
Responsive Prayer: Prayer: When life is steeped in despair
by Marjorie Dobson
Psalm 30 Responsive Prayer: When life is steeped in despair When life is steeped in despair and there appears to be no hope: God, be our help When those around are hostile and aggressive and it seems that there is no defence against them: God, be our help When pain and sickness o…
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
Times and Seasons - Strange choices
by Marjorie Dobson
Strange choices Strange people God chooses sometimes. Not usually famous people; very rarely, rich people; not necessarily beautiful; not always religious; sometimes uneducated; often those that others disregard; usually very down-to earth characters. Was that why a teenage girl …
Psalm 51:8
Psalm 51:8
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One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 8. Happy Families
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 8. Happy Families
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
ONE DAY AT A TIME Meditations for Carers 8. Happy Families Proverbs 10.1 Maybe you’re fortunate in your family and they’ve been a great help and support. For many of us it’s a tough learning curve on both sides. It’s easy to forget that they too have to go through the same diffic…
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 19. Me and St Stephen
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 19. Me and St Stephen
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
ONE DAY AT A TIME Meditations for Carers 19 Me and St Stephen John 8.10–11 It was one of those days. Exhaustion had set in early but there was still too much to do and only me to do it. Get help? Well, yes, of course that would be nice. In fact, someone had offered . . . But wo…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Advent Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Advent Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40.1–11 2 Peter 3.8–15a Mark 1.1–8 The trouble is that we think we know the end of the story. We think that this time of waiting that we call Advent is all building up to the joyful time of Christmas. In fact, it can hardly be called a ‘time of …
Reflection: Responsibility
Reflection: Responsibility
by Marjorie Dobson
Reflection: Responsibility We are not the original believers in Christ. Generations have passed since those first disciples took on the task of spreading the message. We are many years down that line. Yet, in each generation there have been those who have picked up the message, b…
Love enters in our joy and gladness
Love enters in our joy and gladness
by Andrew Pratt
Love enters in our joy and gladness, love celebrates each win, each goal, love sits with us in deepest sadness, love lives with us and makes us whole. Love holds us in our deepest sorrow, love feels the hurt beneath a sigh, loves walks with us toward tomorrow, loves lives with us…
Let's make the good news clear
Let's make the good news clear
by Andrew Pratt
Let's make the good news clear, and holding nothing back, proclaim God's love without reserve in thought and word and act. Then all will be unveiled, and when they know that grace, the people who have felt that word will know love face to face. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: FRANCONIA …
Prayer: God of healing power
Prayer: God of healing power
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: God of healing power God of healing power we come to pray for those who have a special need for your care. We pray for those whose brains have been physically damaged, often from birth, and for those who suffer from some form of dementia. We pray for those whose learning …
The unexpected move
The unexpected move
by Rev. Margaret Roe
The unexpected move Sarah – Genesis 12:1-9 It’s hard to be uprooted at my age. “Pack your bags” he had said. “Why, where are we going?” “I don’t know”, he replied. “Just pack your bags.” Well I know women should obey their husbands but this was too much. “How long are we going fo…
Mark for Everyone - The Calling of the Disciples
Mark for Everyone - The Calling of the Disciples
by SPCK - N T Wright
Mark For Everyone MARK 1.14–20 The Calling of the Disciples... ...The poet John Betjeman describes in his verse autobiography how his father put pressure on him to follow him into the family business. The young John had no desire to do so; he wanted to be a poet. That’s just a st…
How God Became King - 11c A Different Way of Reading the Creed
How God Became King - 11c A Different Way of Reading the Creed
by SPCK - N T Wright
A Different Way of Reading the Creed So what’s the alternative? What ideas might we ‘festoon’ around this magnificent document, doing justice to the fact that those who framed it undoubtedly intended it to illuminate and to be illuminated by the scriptural witness, rather than cl…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 20 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 20 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 20 Jeremiah 11.18-20 James 3.13-4.3, 7-8a Mark 9.30-37 What an emotional roller-coaster ride the disciples are on by this stage of Jesus’s ministry. Not that life with Jesus had ever been boring, exactly, but at least they had known what they were doing. Or they had though…
How much more?
How much more?
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: How much more? Proper 19 Year A Psalm 103: 8-13 Parents can forgive and forget the mistakes their children make; the heartache they often cause; the irresponsible behaviour, the outbursts of temper, the wilfulness and waywardness that youngsters can exhibit. For love is the…
Maker of Life and Lord of Lords
Maker of Life and Lord of Lords
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn about grace, atonement and discipleship. The hymn would be ideal for Lent or Passiontide, and has a traditional style and metre for use by most congregations. A suggested tune is 'Abridge (St Stephen)' [CM], although there are plenty of others.
Prayer: Waiting in the dark
Prayer: Waiting in the dark
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Waiting in the dark Waiting in the dark for a dreaded dawn, when news may be of death and destruction; how we long to defer the light. Waiting in the dark for an anxious day when difficult decisions must be made that may change life forever; how we long to discern the lig…
Poem: Turning back
Poem: Turning back
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Turning back If repentance comes too late to be able to say, ‘sorry,’ then the guilt lies heavy and forgiveness appears impossible. So when realisation points to the lesson that the wrong choice was made and acted upon, it would be wise to reverse the process, turn around a…
Hymn: Held in the arms of God's love and compassion
Hymn: Held in the arms of God's love and compassion
by Andrew Pratt
Held in the arms of God's love and compassion, Jesus had kept them right up to the end, these his disciples, now named as Apostles, each of these strangers now counted as friend. Jesus had taught them by word and example, shared times of suffering, illness and grief. Spell-bound …
Traces of Glory Year B - The Second Sunday of Christmas - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - The Second Sunday of Christmas - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Traces of Glory The Second Sunday of Christmas Year B Jeremiah 31. 7-14 Ps. 147. 12-20 Or: Ecclus. 24. 1-12 Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 10. 15-21 Ephesians 1. 3-14 John 1. [1-9] 10-18 Blessed be you, 0 God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; you have blessed us with every spirit…
Hymn: Lost in human expectation
Hymn: Lost in human expectation
by Andrew Pratt
Lost in human expectation, cannot grasp the reason why, love in human incarnation, has to suffer, had to die. Yet it seems our understanding, narrowed by our self-concern, makes us even more demanding, yet less able to discern. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: ALL FOR JESUS, STUTTGART Met…
Times and Seasons - Poem: Mary’s joy
Times and Seasons - Poem: Mary’s joy
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Mary’s joy For the first time I can walk with pride. At home too many people turn their backs, whisper behind their hands, gossip my shame in their doorways and pull their children to safety for fear of contamination. Continues... ©Marjorie Dobson Luke 1:46b-55
Baptised into being, the Lord of creation
Baptised into being, the Lord of creation
by Andrew Pratt
Baptised into being, the Lord of creation: the dove is descending the Spirit has come, it soars and it swoops on the face of the waters, Christ blessed in that moment, his mission begun. Here John the Baptiser will pass on the baton, though harsh and prophetic, his message, refin…
God's full and perfect justice (Revised)
God's full and perfect justice (Revised)
by Andrew T Murphy
[A slightly revised version, to replace the earlier version] "Justice has been done"? How does God deal with sin? What is justice? Surely it is more than simply punishment or revenge. This is a big hymn which asks for a big theory of atonement, exploring the wealth of rich…
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
In the wonder of creation (His love goes on)
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn about the enduing love of God through all things, revealed in creation, providence, scripture, Christ and the Spirit. This hymn testifies that through every aspect of human experience we can trust in that love of God in Christ from which 'nothing can separate us'.
Meditation - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
Meditation - 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
by David Middleton
Meditation – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C The Opportunity of a Lifetime Luke 4:21-30 Isn’t this Joseph’s son? (Well, technically no, and maybe that’s the whole problem) Certainly this is Jesus, known as the son of Joseph. They all spoke so well of him, Amazed at the graciou…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
The Origin of John the Baptist and Jesus (Luke 1) Against this background of the role of women in Luke, one can examine in more detail passages unique to Luke that focus on women. Three women appear in this section (Elizabeth, Mary of Nazareth, and Anna) in roles far more powerfu…
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 39. Whose life is it anyway?
One Day at a Time: Meditations for Carers - 39. Whose life is it anyway?
by SPCK - Dorothy M Stewart
ONE DAY AT A TIME Meditations for Carers 39. Whose life is it anyway? Isaiah 41.13 Becoming a 24/7 at-home carer involves a lot of changes. Life gets to be pretty well unrecognizable, and as for us – our very identities may be changed. Once we may have been well-paid and valued…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Third Sunday of Advent Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Third Sunday of Advent - Year A Isaiah 35:1–10 James 5:7–10 Matthew 11:2–11 In last Sunday’s Gospel reading (Matthew 3. 1–12), John the Baptist arrives to herald the beginning of Jesus’s adult ministry. He is incredibly rude to the people who flock to hear him preach their ju…
A Bit Like Jesus - Jairus' daughter
A Bit Like Jesus - Jairus' daughter
by SPCK - Robin Gill
WEEK 6 Humility Jairus’ daughter When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered round him; and he was by the lake. Then one of the leaders of the synagogue named Jairus came and, when he saw him, fell at his feet and begged him repeatedly, ‘My …
Where the jackals scratch a living
Where the jackals scratch a living
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 35: 1 – 10 Hymn: Where the jackals scratch a living, Where the jackals scratch a living, in this wild, deserted place, springs will bring refreshing water, grass and reeds will sign God's grace... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & B…
Mark for Everyone - The Preaching of John the Baptist
Mark for Everyone - The Preaching of John the Baptist
by SPCK - N T Wright
Mark For Everyone MARK 1.1–8 The Preaching of John the Baptist... ...You are sound asleep and dreaming, when suddenly the door bursts open and a bright light shines full in your face. A voice, breaking in on your dream-world, shouts, ‘Wake up! Get up! You’ll be late!’ And without…
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Year C) Reflection accompanying images: “An angel of the Lord stood before them” “I am bringing you good news ” and “To you is born this day ” 'The Angel Raphael…
Isaiah for everyone - On Following God’s Prompting
Isaiah for everyone - On Following God’s Prompting
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On Following God’s Prompting We were at a singer-songwriter venue and the singer’s last song was about her mother’s death two or three years ago. The song title referred to the year of her mother’s birth, which was the same birth year of someone who was with us. She later told us…
Hymn: Hoist by his own petard
Hymn: Hoist by his own petard
by Andrew Pratt
Hoist by his own petard, while Mordecai went free, a vengeful justice had been met for all around to see. An ancient parable? A message for us all? That often sin will find us out, we're heading for a fall. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: ALLINGTON; CARLISLE Metre: SM Andrew Pratt (bor…
Hymn: A messenger is coming
Hymn: A messenger is coming
by Andrew Pratt
A messenger is coming, is bringing royal news, preparing for a promise that no one should refuse. The covenant he heralds will mend each broken heart, will wash away all sadness, will offer a new start. Verses 2-4 follow Tune: CHRISTUS DER IST MEIN LEBEN; KNECHT Metre: 7.6.7.6 …
Vine Video - Water from the Rock - The Vine Video - 27th September 2020
Vine Video - Water from the Rock - The Vine Video - 27th September 2020
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
The Vine Video 27th September 2020 Water from the Rock The full video is just over 2 and half minutes. Click 'download' to watch the whole video. A reflective video that invites you to enter into the story of Moses during water from the rock in the wilderness. What would that fee…
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Matthew 11: 2 – 11 Hymn: God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus where people found healing and wholeness and grace, miraculous wonders and love without measure, the touch of his hands and the loo…
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
The Second Intercessions Handbook - (39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(39) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Interestingly, the annual act of remembrance seems to be gaining in impact in recent years. Perhaps it’s because those who have direct memories are becoming fewer in number and we realize what we’re in danger of losing…
In The Desert Lands A Shout (with music)
In The Desert Lands A Shout (with music)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This Advent hymn is based on the prophecy of Second Isaiah, fulfilled with the coming and ministry of Saint John the Baptist. Like him, we are heralds of the Lord charged with preparing a way for Christ to enter hearts and minds in our generation.
Mark for Everyone - The Healing of the Leper
Mark for Everyone - The Healing of the Leper
by SPCK - N T Wright
Mark For Everyone MARK 1.35–45 The Healing of a Leper... ...Oscar Wilde said he could resist everything except temptation. In rather the same way, some people can keep anything except a secret. However much you say ‘You won’t tell, will you?’, and however much people say ‘Oh no! …
The dawn of a mystery, the presence of riches
The dawn of a mystery, the presence of riches
by Andrew Pratt
The dawn of a mystery, the presence of riches, for Christ is among us and love ends our fear, the good news of grace is now ours for the asking, a new day is rising, salvation is near! In past generations the promise was hidden, but now we can read it and see with our eyes divine…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 2 Year B