THEMES: Prayer of the day captures the theme: O Christ for whom we search, our help when help has failed: give us courage to expose our need and ask to be made whole, that, being touched by you, we may be raised to new life in the power of your name. Amen. Today’s texts address...
How do we understand power? How do we use power effectively and creatively? The question of authority speaks through all of the readings this week, including both the Gospel and its related readings and the continuous Old Testament passage. The journey of David continues in the continuous Old Testament narrative. After last weeks’ account of...
MESSAGE: 3rd Sunday after PENTECOST B 13th June 2021 THEMES: Walk by Faith, not by sigh; see things how God sees them These are three phrases (or texts) which stand out for me from the Lectionary readings: 1 Samuel 16:7 – “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because...
The first Sunday in Kingdomtide starts the second half of the year with a rather direct challenge to our allegiances. The same theme seems to come through – where do we place our allegiance, and to whom do we give our obedience and devotion. In the Samuel reading, which marks the start of the monarchy...
THEMES: When you think of the Trinity, Triune God, what comes to mind? Union, Community, One This Sunday is the last in the first half of the Church Calendar. From November to June we journey through the events of Christ’s human life and explore the meaning of the God who became flesh, and the Reign...
THEMES: PENTECOST – Holy Spirit Celebrating Pentecost Sunday provides the occasion for us to recognise God’s Holy Spirit at work in the life of the church and in the lives of individuals. Where we have noticed the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Take a moment to become still as you become aware of...
Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed! THEMES: Unity and Community The heart of Jesus: “That they all may be one” Sure enough this is good timing for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – better together! As the Easter season draws to a close, the final challenge of this part of the Lectionary,...
Sermon by Rev Mike Uptin of Bush Church Aid: Click link to open PDF of the sermon notes: 5thSundayOfEaster_BCA visitRevMikeUptin_02May2021_YearB
Lord of Light, shine upon these words the very truth of your being, that we may read and be brought into deeper relationship with you. Amen. Deuteronomy 26:1-11. Instructions to bring the first produce from each crop as a thanksgiving offering to God, and a recognition of God’s care, provision and liberation of God’s people...
Exodus 34:29-35. After bringing the tablets of the law down the mountain, Moses’ face shines. And every time after speaking with God in the Tent of Meeting, he addresses the people with a shining face, after which he covers his face with a veil. Psalm 99. A psalm of praise for God’s holiness and glory,...
