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For the first time I feel free
For the first time I feel free
by Marjorie Dobson
3rd Sunday in Lent John 4.5-42 Dramatic monologue: For the first time I feel free! (Can be used as a Bible Study with the questions at the end, or in worship as a narrative piece with the introduction) ‘For the first time in my life I feel free – all thanks to the only man who’s …
On the move
On the move
by Marjorie Dobson
2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1 – 4a Drama Monologue: On the move I see they’re off again! That couple next door. Some families always seem to be on the move, don’t they? Of course they’re not really from round here anyway. They’re foreigners. Been here a long time mind, but the…
Gracious and forgiving God
Gracious and forgiving God
by Marjorie Dobson
2nd Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 Prayer: Gracious and forgiving God Gracious and forgiving God, we come to you to pray for those people who have a longing to start life all over again. We pray for ….. those people who have spoken hastily and wish they could take the words back; tho…
Lenten Cross Liturgy
Lenten Cross Liturgy
by Andrew John Webb
LENTEN CROSS LITURGY FROM SUFFERING TO GLORY Using a bare wooden cross to which different items are added each Sunday during lent. On Easter Sunday the items are removed one by one and then the cross is covered with flowers (need to have some mesh round the cross for these to go …
A Processional Eucharistic prayer for Easter Day
A Processional Eucharistic prayer for Easter Day
by Andrew Lunn
Three prayers are included: an offertory prayer; the anaphora (first part) of a communion thanksgiving prayer; a prayer for after communion. The thanksgiving is written to be used processionally, drawing together the table, the font, the place of preaching, and an empty tom…
Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent
Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent
by Christine Dutton
Prayers of Intercession for the Second Sunday in Lent These prayers were written to go alongside a service for the Second Sunday in Lent, based on the gospel passage in Luke 13: 31-35. I was particularly struck by the words in verse 34: ‘How many times have I wanted to put my arm…
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
Open with God Book - February - Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
by Christine Odell
February – Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Calendar of Prayers Luke 2.22-40 God of our lives, when we look at the state of the world, of society, community and church, we can feel weary and disillusioned. Very little seems to change for the better. Hope is kindle…
Poem: The Journey
Poem: The Journey
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: The Journey The past is a safe place. No matter what happened there – how many mistakes were made; how many tragic events occurred; how many fears were anticipated; how many new situations were faced; how many decisions were necessary; how many tears were shed, either of jo…
Poem: Determination
Poem: Determination
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Determination Nothing could deter him. Not religious opposition. Not the wily Herod. Not the prophetic predictions. Not the Pharisees with their plotting, nor the teachers with their testing, nor the disciples and their doubting. Nothing could stop him. Continues... ©Marjor…
Open with God Book - Birthdays
Open with God Book - Birthdays
by Christine Odell
BIRTHDAYS Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 139.1-6, 13-18 Loving God, we praise you for all that you have done for us: for the beauty and generosity of your creation; for your offers of forgiveness and never-ending love; for your presence with us throughout our lives..…
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
Open with God Book - Care Homes for the Elderly
by Christine Odell
CARE HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY Prayers for Various Occasions Reading Psalm 23 God, our loving Shepherd, wherever we go, you are there, whatever we experience, you are with us. We know that we can trust your promise that you will be with us until the end of time. We pray for the elder…
Journeying with Luke - Passion - Holy Week
Journeying with Luke - Passion - Holy Week
by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce
5 Passion – Holy Week Exploring the text In the previous chapter we noted the way in which the theme of temptation weaves its way through the whole of the Gospel of Luke, reaching its climax at Jesus’ crucifixion where he is tempted three times – first by the leaders, then by the…
Journeying with Luke - Ordinary Time 2