God so loved the world
Call to Worship (based on John 3:16) For God so loved the world; the sparrows, the mountain lions, the fish and the people. For God so loved the world; in success and failure, in sickness and health, in mediocrity and extraordinary. For God so loved the world; enough to become one of us, enough to … Continue reading "God so loved the world"...
Loved
Many years ago I spent an hour or so meditating on a short phrase from God’s word to his people as recorded in Jeremiah 31:3: “I have loved you” As I reflected on my life in relation to these words I was humbled and amazed. Truly, God had loved me, and protected and … Continue reading "Loved"...
Deeply loved
Litany (inspired by 1 John 4:19, John 15:12) How deeply you have loved us, Jesus; how willingly you stepped into our experience, how completely you empathised with all that we endure. Teach us to love as you have loved us. How sacrificially you have loved us, Jesus; how completely you gave yourself for us, … Continue reading "Deeply loved"...
To love as Jesus loved
Opening prayer O God, you broke down the barriers when you crept in beside us. In Jesus, your hands touched all, and touched us. You opened our eyes to see how the hands of the rich were empty, and the hearts of the poor were full. You took the widow’s mite and the child’s … Continue reading "To love as Jesus loved"...
Beloved, be blessed
Litany based on the life and ministry of Jesus Come to Galilee and be blessed. Come, see, and be blessed. Hear him calling, and be blessed. Stay with the Lord, and be blessed. Take root in his land, and be blessed. Walk along the lakeshore, and be blessed. Bathe your feet in the water, … Continue reading "Beloved, be blessed"...