‘I’d like to come to your church,’ she said, ‘but I only have T-shirts and leggings.’ And I saw in my mind’s eye the great crowd of all those who felt judged. Those whose minds were confused, whose children would cry, whose breath smelt, whose heads were tattooed, whose accent and general demeanour betrayed, let’s …
Tag Archive: Worship
Jul
16
Prayer of the Week: Loving
Living God, we want to love you, we want to love others, but we’re not very good at doing either. Today, as we worship you, teach us more of what love really means. Speak to us through Christ, and, through your Holy Spirit, equip us to follow his way, turning the other cheek, going the …
Jan
04
Prayer of the day: New beginnings
Loving God, we thank you for the gift of this and every day. We praise you for all the possibilities each brings, the innumerable opportunities for love, joy, fascination and fulfilment that every one opens up. Teach us to count our blessings and to welcome this day as your gift, consecrating it to your service …
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 …
Oct
30
Prayer of the day: All Saints’ Day
Blessed are you, Lord our God, for you have called us out of darkness into your own most marvellous light. You call us to know and to love you. Grant that our lives may help to reveal your love and glory in the world. As you have called each of us to be saints may …
Oct
19
Prayer of the day: Strength for the week
Lord God, Holy and Strong One, look with mercy on all who are struggling with life, all who are finding it hard to cope, all who are giving in to despair. We remember before you all who are ill or who are suffering through accidents or acts of violence. May they know your presence and …
Oct
15
Prayer of the day: Through your Spirit
Dear God, move in us through your Spirit. Speak to your children, young and old. Make us love you more this morning. Amen. (Taken from All-Age Everything, by Nick Harding.)
Oct
09
New Product: Waymarks for the Journey
Jesus did not call people to join an organisation, but to follow a way of life. Under the guidance of Ray Simpson, renowned for his expertise in Celtic spirituality, this daily prayer book is structured according to the way of life adopted by the Community of Aidan and Hilda. Along with a short Bible reading …
Sep
14
New Product: the source 4
Building on Graham Kendrick’s foundational work, this new volume of 502 of the very best praise and worship songs has been compiled by Barry Hart who also compiled The Source 3. The four volumes now offer an incredible total of 2,202 songs, making The Source by far the largest and most comprehensive collection available. Product …
Sep
07
New Product: Pray Together
Each morning in faith schools, staff and children come together to worship. Teachers have an important part to play in helping children grow in faith but are often too busy to plan an act of worship every day. This book provides ready-made worship linking children’s prayer to the universal Church, which can be used with …
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