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Reflection on Joel 2:23-32
Reflection on Joel 2:23-32
by Michaela Youngson
Reflection on Joel 2: 23–32 Reflection in two voices. The prophet plays it straight – looking at the congregation, whilst our pessimistic friend is animated and keeps interrupting Joel as he tries to give his word from God. Pessimist Give me one reason to be cheerful! Just one, i…
Prayer of praise - Psalm 65
Prayer of praise - Psalm 65
by Michaela Youngson
Psalm 65 Prayer of Praise We praise you, God of all creation, you who answer prayer! All people shall come to you looking for forgiveness, you will forgive each one. Happy are those who you invite into your courts, Satisfied are those who spend time in your house of prayer. We pr…
Reflection on Luke 17: 11-19
Reflection on Luke 17: 11-19
by Michaela Youngson
October 10th Reflection on Luke 17.11-19 Ten is a nice round number. Ten fingers, ten toes – though with Leprosy that might not be the case, I’m not quite the man I was before I got this awful disease. We used to travel together, there is safety in numbers and when you live on th…
The Serpents tale
The Serpents tale
by Marjorie Dobson
Monologue/ Poem The Serpent’s Tale I’m the snake from the Garden of Eden – a slithery giant-sized worm. My voice is a menacing sibilant sound – designed to make everyone squirm. You may think you know all my adventures – they’re there in the Bible, you see. But try looking at it …
Monologue: Peter sees the light!
Monologue: Peter sees the light!
by Marjorie Dobson
Drama Monologue: Peter sees the light! Last Sunday before Lent Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Mark 9: 2-9 Why did I open my big mouth? I do it all the time. I always have to say something – anything – and then as soon as I’ve spoken I know I’ve put my foot in it again! When will I ever lea…
God of love and mercy
God of love and mercy
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer for this day: God of love and mercy First Sunday in Lent Year A God of love and mercy, we come to pray because we know we need your forgiveness. No matter how hard we try, we so often fail to live up to the standards that you set us for our Christian lives. We know the law…
Opinions from the crowd
Opinions from the crowd
by Marjorie Dobson
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Year A Matthew 5: 38-48 Drama: Opinions from the crowd Read the Gospel for the day – Matthew 5. 38-48 To be followed immediately by these readings by four appropriate people. Apart from Hard Man, the other characters could be male or female. Hard man…
Obedience
Obedience
by Marjorie Dobson
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany Year A Psalm 119: 33-40; Romans 7: 7-25 Reflection, Poem: Obedience Regulations restrict, citing me to rebellion. Laws point me to lawlessness. Written rules to the breaking of them. It is my nature not to do what should be done and my selfishness sa…
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5
Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5
by Marjorie Dobson
Eighth Sunday after Epiphany Year A 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Reflection on 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 Called into the service of Christ. What an honour! What a privilege! What a challenge! An honour to be party to the secrets of God, shown in the life and the ministry of Christ...
The Rich Young Leader
The Rich Young Leader
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The Great and the Good Bible Ref: Matthew 19-20 & 26; Mark 10 & 14; Luke 17-19; John 11 & 12 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 …
The Friend at Midnight
The Friend at Midnight
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Seeing and Believing Bible Ref: Luke 10-13; John 9 & 10 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 linking text as well as t…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Monday of Holy Week
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Monday of Holy Week
by SPCK - Ian Black
Monday of Holy Week – Years A, B and C With you is the well of life In your light we shall see light. Jesus, facing plots of murder and treachery, Mary anointed you with fragrant oil. May its sweet smell fill your Church with your grace in the face of adversity . . . Taken from I…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year C
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year C
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year C God our refuge and stronghold We put our trust in your salvation. Christ Jesus, at dinner with friends Mary anointed you in anticipation of your forthcoming passion. Inspire your Church with this profligate love . . . Taken from Intercessions for …
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year A
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year A
by SPCK - Ian Black
Lent 5 (Passion Sunday) – Year A In your loving-kindness, O God Have mercy and hear our prayer. Jesus, our resurrection and our life, raise our vision and centre it on your eternity. Breathe into your Church the vitality of your Spirit . . . Taken from Intercessions for Years A, …
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Wednesday of Holy Week
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Wednesday of Holy Week
by SPCK - Ian Black
Wednesday of Holy Week – Years A, B and C With you is the well of life In your light we shall see light. Lord, your Son persevered and endured the cross for our redemption. As we prepare to commemorate again the events of his saving passion, keep your Church steadfast in its fait…
Intercessions for Years A, B and C Book - Palm Sunday – Year C