Readings for Sunday 2nd August 2020 Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14: 13-21 At the beginning of this time of worship, come before God with the words of Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21. It is a Psalm with a rare distinction: it is the only one entitled ‘praise’ in Hebrew. So just reflect quietly and makeContinue reading “Casualties of dispossession or consolers”
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Great Treasure
Readings for Sunday 26th July 2020: Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 119:129-136 Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The usual recommendation to those beginning their preaching journey is to stick to three main points. Except that the Gospel reading today has five separate parables: The mustard seed (vv 31-32) The leaven (v 33) The treasure in the field (v 44)Continue reading “Great Treasure”
Children of God
Readings for Sunday 19th July 2020: Genesis 28:10-19a (19b-22) Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 New Life Someone at church recently became a grandparent, and proudly sent a picture of the new-born around the fellowship. This delightful, long awaited precious child was a little early and weighed just slightly more than a bag of sugar. We prayContinue reading “Children of God”
The marks of grace
Readings for Sunday 12th July 2020: Isaiah 55:10-13 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 By God’s grace A couple of weeks ago, our Methodist Ordinands were ‘received into full Connexion’ – a means of affirming the calling and ministry of those in relationship with the Conference – but they were not ordained. They could notContinue reading “The marks of grace”
Disclosure of God comes by steady discernment and by readiness to trust Walter Brueggemann Boundless, O God, is your saving power; your harvest reaches to the ends of the earth. Set our hearts on fire for your kingdom and put on our lips the good news of peace. Grant us perseverance as heralds of yourContinue reading
Exquisite Generosity
Readings for today: Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 I trust your love, and I feel like celebrating because you rescued me. You have been good to me, LORD, and I will sing about you. Psalm 13:5-6 Contemporary English Version Prayer At the beginning of this day, we come before God, refreshed from the night-time rest, eyes wideContinue reading “Exquisite Generosity”
Disruptive Grace
Readings for today: Jeremiah 20:7-13 Psalm 69:7-18 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 A prayer God of all power and truth and grace, you call your church to love and praise. inspire us with zeal for your Gospel, and grant us boldness to proclaim your word, that we and all the world may praise your name; throughContinue reading “Disruptive Grace”
Waiting on God
Genesis 18:1-15 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 Romans 5:1-8 Matthew 9:35—10:23 Call to worship 1I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. 2Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore. I will call on him as long as I live. 3The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I sufferedContinue reading “Waiting on God”
Trinity: Sunday 7th June 2020
Genesis 1:1-4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 Gathering Prayer Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our heats by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name: through Christ our Lord. AmenContinue reading “Trinity: Sunday 7th June 2020”
God’s great and glorious day
Readings for Pentecost: Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21 John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39 I know that Matt Redman based this lovely song on the previous Psalm to that set for today, nevertheless it expresses beautifully that sense of wanting to sing to God as long as I live: AContinue reading “God’s great and glorious day”
Worship at home 