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,...
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. Isaiah 60:1-6. The light of God’s glory and God’s goodness shines on God’s people, and people from across the earth are drawn to bring gifts and worship God. Psalm 72:1-7,...
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. Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17. Naomi instructs Ruth to approach Boaz, which she does. Boaz takes Ruth to be his wife, and she bears a son called Obed – David’s grandfather. Psalm...
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. Job 42:1-6, 10-17. Job recognises that he had spoken without knowledge, and that he has now encountered God. Then God blesses Job beyond the prosperity he had at first. OR...
Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom cries out in public for the crowd to turn away from their foolishness, but, in spite of the invitation, the people have refused to listen. So, they will receive no help when disaster comes, but those who obey will be protected. Psalm 19. Creation proclaims God’s glory, and the Psalmist celebrates God’s...
