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Monologue: A teeny, weeny bit silly…
Monologue: A teeny, weeny bit silly…
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: A teeny, weeny bit silly… I have to admit that I felt just a teeny, weeny bit silly. It was to be a three storey house. It was architect planned. Four bedrooms, all en suite...jacuzzis You should have seen the design for the kitchen...every modern appliance. I like tec…
Monologue/reflection: Who do people say that I am?’
Monologue/reflection: Who do people say that I am?’
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue/Reflection: Who do people say that I am?’ If I wanted to make an impact I'd get an agent, a publicity agent - big campaign, peak time adverts on the TV, sponsorship, all that money could muster. So what was Jesus about, 'Don't tell 'em, Pike!' like that character on '…
Monologue/Meditation : ‘I’m good’
Monologue/Meditation : ‘I’m good’
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue/Meditation : ‘I’m good’ 'How are you?' 'I'm good'. It's a common greeting these days, but call me old-fashioned, every time I hear that, I'm brought up short. We used to say, 'I'm fine' or I'm well'. But 'I'm good'? No, that doesn't work for me. Let me run that by you a…
Monologue: Tower of Babel
Monologue: Tower of Babel
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: Tower of Babel It was only when I met the barrel of bricks coming down and that hod carrier shouted at me and I didn't understand him that it all began to fall out of place... But wait a minute. None of that will make sense to you. Anyway, it took place some fifty year…
Monologue: ‘Those that sow in tears shall reap in joy.’
Monologue: ‘Those that sow in tears shall reap in joy.’
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: ‘Those that sow in tears shall reap in joy.’ ‘Those that sow in tears shall reap in joy.’ Really? Sounds like the beatitudes all over again to me! Cursed to be Blessed? Bad times turned to Good? Comfort? Might be for you! For me? What was that old song? 'Why does it al…
Monologue: The gilded gates closed
Monologue: The gilded gates closed
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: The gilded gates closed With a hiss and a whisper the gilded gates slid closed. The car beyond crunched the gravel as its bodywork mirrored the slant, evening sun. Safe. House like a fortress. So much to lose. So much effort spent in accumulating wealth. Affluent. Sign…
Monologue: Temptation – Hungry wasn't in it!
Monologue: Temptation – Hungry wasn't in it!
by Andrew Pratt
Monologue: Temptation – Hungry wasn't in it! Hungry wasn't in it. I'd decided to fast. Not forty days. Twenty four hours. The first hour was the worst and the other hours were not even that good! All I could think of was chocolate and chips. Not on the same plate. I mean, anythin…
Mother us gently, Father us lightly
Mother us gently, Father us lightly
by Andrew Pratt
Poem/Prayer: Mother us gently, Father us lightly Mothering Sunday Mother us gently, Father us lightly, God of our being, ground of our care; comfort our grieving, help our believing, graceful and loving, teach us to share. Hold and enfold us, parent with purpose, …
Times and Seasons - Now the poppy petals flutter
Times and Seasons - Now the poppy petals flutter
by Andrew Pratt
Now the poppy petals flutter The updraft twisted yellow mist, ominous weave of gaseous death. And now the poppy petals flutter. Another updraft, drifting, lifting, each single petal turning end over end. Continues... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 2014 Stainer & Bell Ltd, Londo…
Nunc Dimittis
Nunc Dimittis
by Andrew Pratt
Nunc Dimittis - Simeon's song at the birth of Jesus Taken from the Book Nothing Too Religious - Click Here Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please include any reproduction for local church and school use on your CCL Licen…
Our calling as Christians, to let God be God
Our calling as Christians, to let God be God
by Andrew Pratt
Poem: Our calling as Christians, to let God be God Proper 20 Year A Jonah 3:10-4:11 Our calling as Christians, to let God be God, conflicts with our selfish agenda; the way that God treats us so often seems odd, less valued, and more chief offender. Our selfish agenda can hinder …
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE
by Andrew Pratt
PASSOVER - AGAPE ORDER OF SERVICE - Maundy Thursday - May be used in an ecumenical setting. Uses original hymns. To view other works by the same author - Enter Andrew Pratt in the Quick Search Box Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Christmas Day - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Christmas Day - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Christmas Day Any of these sets of readings may be used on the evening of Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day: I Isaiah 9. 2-7 Ps.96 Titus 2. 11-14 Luke 2. 1-14 [15-20] II Isaiah 62. 6-12 Ps.97 Titus 3. 4-7 Luke 2. [1-7] 8-20 III Isaiah 52.7-10 Ps.98 Hebrews 1. 1-4 [5-12] John 1. …
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Last Sunday After Trinity Year C
Twelve Months of Sunday year c - The Last Sunday After Trinity Year C
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Last Sunday After Trinity Joel 2.23–end 2 Timothy 4.6–8, 16–18 Luke 18.9–14 The harvest and the law court are the lenses through which the prophet gazes, wide-eyed, into God’s future. Rain in abundance – easy to forget, in northern Europe, what a relief that would be in the M…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 11 - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 11 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 11 Sunday between 17 & 23 July Track 1 Genesis 28. 10-19a Ps. 139. 1-12 [23-24] Romans 8. 12-25 Matthew 13. 24-30, 36-43 Track 2 Wisdom of Solomon 12. 13, 16-19 or Isaiah 44. 6-8 Ps. 86. 11-17 Romans 8. 12-25 Matthew 13. 24-30, 36-43 O God, be a tower of strength to all wh…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 10 - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 10 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 10 Sunday between 10 & 16 July Track 1 Genesis 25. 19-34 Ps. 119. 105-112 Romans 8. 1-11 Matthew 13. 1-9, 18-23 Track 2 Isaiah 55. 10-13 Ps. 65. [1-8] 9-13 Romans 8. 1-11 Matthew 13. 1-9, 18-23 Lord of the harvest, make us fruitful in good works. Help us to share in your s…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Day of Pentecost - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Day of Pentecost - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Day of Pentecost Acts 2.1-21 or Numbers 11. 24-30 : Psalm. 104.24-34, 3Sb (or 24-36) : 1 Corinthians 12. 3b-13 or Acts 2. 1-21 : John 20. 19-23 or John 7.37-39 Lord God Almighty, pour upon us your Spirit, and set us on fire with love for you, that we may bring forth the fruits of…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Ascension Day - Year A