Thought for the week - 15 November 2020
Readings:
Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-end;
Psalm 90: 1-8;
1 Thess 5: 1-11;
Matthew 25: 14-30Collect:
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world’s salvation:
stir us for apathy,
restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope
Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-end;
Psalm 90: 1-8;
1 Thess 5: 1-11;
Matthew 25: 14-30Collect:
Heavenly Lord,
you long for the world’s salvation:
stir us for apathy,
restrain us from excess
and revive in us new hope
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Thought for the week - 8 November 2020
Readings:
Wisdom of Solomon 6: 12-16;
Psalm 70;
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-end;
Matt 25: 1-13Collect:
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know
Wisdom of Solomon 6: 12-16;
Psalm 70;
1 Thessalonians 4: 13-end;
Matt 25: 1-13Collect:
God, our refuge and strength,
bring near the day when wars shall cease
and poverty and pain shall end,
that earth may know
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Thought for the week - 1 November 2020
Readings:
Revelation 7:9-end;
Psalm 34:1-10;
1 John 3:1-3;
Matthew 5:1-12Collect:
God of holiness,
your glory is proclaimed in every age:
as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,
inspire us to follow their example
Revelation 7:9-end;
Psalm 34:1-10;
1 John 3:1-3;
Matthew 5:1-12Collect:
God of holiness,
your glory is proclaimed in every age:
as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,
inspire us to follow their example
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Thought for the week - 25 October 2020
Readings:
Nehemiah 8: 1-4a, 8-12;
Ps 119: 9-16;
Colossians 3: 12-17;
Matt 24: 30-35Collect:
Merciful God,
teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty,
that trusting in your word and obeying your will
we may enter
Nehemiah 8: 1-4a, 8-12;
Ps 119: 9-16;
Colossians 3: 12-17;
Matt 24: 30-35Collect:
Merciful God,
teach us to be faithful in change and uncertainty,
that trusting in your word and obeying your will
we may enter
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Thought for the week - 18 October 2020
Readings:
Isaiah 45: 1-7;
Psalm 96: 1-9;
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10;
Matthew 22: 15-22Collect:
Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases
and whose mercies never come to an end:
grant us the grace to trust you
and to
Isaiah 45: 1-7;
Psalm 96: 1-9;
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10;
Matthew 22: 15-22Collect:
Faithful Lord, whose steadfast love never ceases
and whose mercies never come to an end:
grant us the grace to trust you
and to
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Thought for the week - 11 October 2020
Readings:
Isaiah 25: 1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14Collect:
God, our judge and saviour,
teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love,
that we may live each day
with confidence in the
Isaiah 25: 1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14Collect:
God, our judge and saviour,
teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love,
that we may live each day
with confidence in the
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Thought for the week - 4 October 2020
Readings:
Exodus 20:1-20;
Psalm 19;
Philippians 3:4b-14;
Matthew 21:33-endCollect:
Gracious God,
you call us to fullness of life:
deliver us from unbelief
and banish our anxieties
with the liberating love of Jesus Christ
Exodus 20:1-20;
Psalm 19;
Philippians 3:4b-14;
Matthew 21:33-endCollect:
Gracious God,
you call us to fullness of life:
deliver us from unbelief
and banish our anxieties
with the liberating love of Jesus Christ
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Thought for the week - 27 September 2020
Readings:
Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-end;
Psalm 25: 1-8
Philippians 2: 1-13;
Matthew 21: 23-32Collect:
Lord of creation,
whose glory is around and within us:
open our eyes to your wonders,
that we may serve you with reverence
and
Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-end;
Psalm 25: 1-8
Philippians 2: 1-13;
Matthew 21: 23-32Collect:
Lord of creation,
whose glory is around and within us:
open our eyes to your wonders,
that we may serve you with reverence
and
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Thought for the week - 20 September 2020
Readings
Jonah 3: 10 - end of 4;
Psalm 145: 1-8;
Philippians 1: 21-end;
Matthew 20: 1-16Collect
Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal
Jonah 3: 10 - end of 4;
Psalm 145: 1-8;
Philippians 1: 21-end;
Matthew 20: 1-16Collect
Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal
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Thought for the week - 13 September 2020
Readings
Genesis 50: 15-21
Psalm 103: 1-13
Romans 14: 1-12
Matthew 18: 21-35Collect
Merciful God,
your Son came to save usand bore our sins on the cross:
may we trust in your mercyand know your love,
rejoicing in the
Genesis 50: 15-21
Psalm 103: 1-13
Romans 14: 1-12
Matthew 18: 21-35Collect
Merciful God,
your Son came to save usand bore our sins on the cross:
may we trust in your mercyand know your love,
rejoicing in the
# Thought for the week
Thought for the week - 4 September 2020
Readings
Exodus 12:1-14;
Psalm 149;
Romans 13: 8-end;
Matthew 18: 15-20Collect
Almighty God, you search us and know us:
may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness,
now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ
Exodus 12:1-14;
Psalm 149;
Romans 13: 8-end;
Matthew 18: 15-20Collect
Almighty God, you search us and know us:
may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness,
now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ
# Thought for the week
Thought for the week - 23 August 2020
Readings
Isaiah 51: 1-6;
Psalm 138;
Romans 12: 1-8;
Matthew 16: 13-20Collect
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have to gain
Isaiah 51: 1-6;
Psalm 138;
Romans 12: 1-8;
Matthew 16: 13-20Collect
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have to gain
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Thought for the week - 30 August 2020
Readings
Jeremiah 15: 15-21;
Psalm 26: 1-8;
Romans 12: 9-end;
Matthew 16: 21-endCollect
God of constant mercy,
who sent your Son to save us:
remind us of your goodness,
increase your grace within us,
that our
Jeremiah 15: 15-21;
Psalm 26: 1-8;
Romans 12: 9-end;
Matthew 16: 21-endCollect
God of constant mercy,
who sent your Son to save us:
remind us of your goodness,
increase your grace within us,
that our
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Thought for the week - 16 August 2020
Readings
Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8;
Psalm 67;
Romans 15: 1 – 2a, 29 – 32;
Matthew 15: 10- 28Collect
Lord of heaven and earth,as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,give us patience and courage never to lose hope,but always
Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8;
Psalm 67;
Romans 15: 1 – 2a, 29 – 32;
Matthew 15: 10- 28Collect
Lord of heaven and earth,as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,give us patience and courage never to lose hope,but always
# Thought for the week
Thought for the week - 2 August 2020
Readings:
Isaiah 55: 1-5
Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-end
Romans 9: 1-5
Matthew 14: 13-21Collect:
Lord God,
your Son left the riches of heaven
and became poor for our sake:
when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save
Isaiah 55: 1-5
Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-end
Romans 9: 1-5
Matthew 14: 13-21Collect:
Lord God,
your Son left the riches of heaven
and became poor for our sake:
when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save
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Thought for the week - 12 July 2020
Readings:Isaiah 55: 10-13, Psalm 65, Romans 8: 1-11, Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23Collect
Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus
Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus
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Thought for the week - 19 July 2020
Readings:
Isaiah 44: 6-8
Psalm 86: 11-end
Romans 8: 12-25
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43Collect
Creator God,
you made us all in your image:
may we discern you in all that we see,
and serve you in all that we do;
Isaiah 44: 6-8
Psalm 86: 11-end
Romans 8: 12-25
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43Collect
Creator God,
you made us all in your image:
may we discern you in all that we see,
and serve you in all that we do;
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Thought for the week - 26 July 2020
Readings:
1 Kings 3: 5-12
Psalm 119: 129-136
Romans 8: 26-end
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52Collect:
Generous God,
you give us gifts and make them grow;
though our faith is small as mustard seed,
make it grow to your glory
and
1 Kings 3: 5-12
Psalm 119: 129-136
Romans 8: 26-end
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52Collect:
Generous God,
you give us gifts and make them grow;
though our faith is small as mustard seed,
make it grow to your glory
and
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Thought for the week - 5 July 2020
Readings:
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
Gracious Father,
by the obedience of Jesus
you brought salvation to our wayward world:
draw us into harmony with your will,
that we may
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
Gracious Father,
by the obedience of Jesus
you brought salvation to our wayward world:
draw us into harmony with your will,
that we may
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Thought for the week - 28 June 2020
Readings:
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
God our saviour,
look on this wounded world
in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
God our saviour,
look on this wounded world
in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our
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