Tag Archive: Christmas

Dec
23

Prayer of the Week: Child in the manger

Lord Jesus, child in the manger, man on the cross, risen Saviour, Lord of all, be born in me today. Amen. (Taken from Prayerfully Yours, by Nick Fawcett.)

Jan
04

Christmas competition!

Now is a good time to submit your entries for our primary school of the year competition! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqxNy_Y7B_E Win £500 worth of Kevin Mayhew products and a framed picture to display in your school. (Kevin Mayhew products viewable at www.kevinmayhew.com) To enter, follow these four easy steps: 1) Select a Kevin mayhew musical to perform …

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Dec
22

Prayer of the day: Celebrate Jesus’ birthday

Lord Jesus, help us to love you like Mary and Joseph, to worship with the angels, to come to you with the shepherds, to give our lives to you like the wise men. Help us to celebrate your birthday with joy. (Taken from Welcoming the Light, by David Adam.)

Dec
14

Prayer of the day: the Word made flesh

Blessed are you, Lord our God for in your deep love for us you have shared in our humanity that we might share in your glory. Help us to make room in our lives to be aware of you and of your coming to us through Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. Amen. (Taken from …

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Dec
11

Prayer of the day: Gift of life

Lord Jesus Christ, for your coming among us, your gift of life, and the peace, joy, hope and love you offer to all, we worship you. We praise you that you are still good news, glad tidings not just for others but for us. With heart and soul, with all that we are, together, we …

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Dec
09

Prayer of the day: Joy and excitement

Dear Lord, at Christmas time, a time of joy and excitement, we pray for those who have no reason to celebrate. We pray for people who live in countries torn apart by war. We pray that they will find peace. We pray for those in countries that have little food and water. We pray that …

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Dec
08

Prayer of the day: Eternal light, shine in our hearts

Jesus Christ is the Light of the World: Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Father you created us by your love and for your love. May we abide in you and you in us. Jesus you redeemed us by your love and for your love. May we abide in you and you in us. Spirit …

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Nov
25

Prayer of the day: The courage to persevere

O God, who by the leading of a star brought the wise men to Bethlehem, guide us through each day and night on our journey of faith. Lord, give us the courage to persevere, that we are not put off in our search for you. May we witness to your Gospel and rejoice in your …

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Nov
24

Prayer of the day: Arguing with God – A meditation (Day 4)

But how can I love you with all my soul? My soul lies in a dark cave with the stones of doubt and fear stopping up the door. And God said, I came that you may have life. Come, breathe, live. Rise up from your darkness, follow me when I call your name and love …

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Nov
23

Prayer of the day: Arguing with God – A meditation (Day 3)

But how can I love you with all my strength? I’ve got none to spare – I’m exhausted by the busyness of living, by all the doing, making, earning, spending, giving, helping, sharing and enduring that has to be done. And God said, Come to me when you are weary, and rest. Let me help …

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