Lord Teach us to Pray
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The Diamond Jubilee Prayer
The following Prayer, written at The Queen’s direction by the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral
for Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, will be used in the Jubilee Thanksgiving Service
in St Paul’s Cathedral on Tuesday 5 June.
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have commended it for use throughout the Church of England. Other churches are also welcome to use this prayer.
God of time and eternity,
whose Son reigns as servant, not master;
we give you thanks and praise
that you have blessed this Nation, the Realms and Territories with Elizabeth
our beloved and glorious Queen.
In this year of Jubilee,
grant her your gifts of love and joy and peace
as she continues in faithful obedience to you, her Lord and God and in devoted service to her lands and peoples,
and those of the Commonwealth,
now and all the days of her life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
Our monthly Prayer Group meets in the Savile Arms next to the church. From 6-6.30 on the first Wednesday of each month commencing in 2012 on 1st February
For daily prayer click on the link below
http://daily.commonworship.com/daily.cgi?today_mp=1
"Daily Prayer provided by the official Church of England web site, © The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2002-2004."
We are part of the world wide Anglican Church and specifically the church of England- visit this link- http://www.cofe.anglican.org/
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Bible Study Group All sessions start at 7.30pm and are held in the Upper Room at Thornhill Parish Church Starts again on 9th January 2012
The Essential 100 Challenge
How well do you know your Bible? Have you ever wondered how the Old Testament and the New Testament fit together? Would you like to understand the Bible a bit better?
About the Essential 100 Challenge
The 100 challenge is a new and exciting way to read through the Bible. The plan is based on carefully selected short Bible passages – 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. These 100 Essential readings help us get the big picture of the Bible without getting bogged down or having to read every page! You might like to work through these Readings at your own pace, which will be published in the notice sheet a week or two before each Bible Study session. We are intending to cover all 20 of the broad “Themes” over the course of a year, and these themes will sometimes be picked up in the Sunday sermons.
SERMONS on E100 Bible studies
Listen to the Sermon 1 by Sue Clarke here
Sermon KC Listen to it Here
Listen to the sermon by Kate Currie here for full sermon
Sermon 11th February 2012.by the Rector Listen to it here
OLD TESTAMENT
IN THE BEGINNING 12th Sept 2011
THE JUDGES 14th Nov
2012
Psalm 128 instead of OT reading 22nd Jan PSALMS AND PROVERBS 23rd J an KC
Reading notes
Psalm 23
The Lord is My Shepherd; A Psalm of David.
Psalm 51
Prayer for Cleansing and Pardon; .
Psalm 103
Thanksgiving for God’s Goodness of David;
Proverbs 1 - 4
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, King of Israel;
Proverbs 16-18
Proverbs of Solomon;
THE PROPHETS 30th Jan NW
The Prophets – Reading notes
Isaiah 51 - 53
The Suffering Servant; .
Babylonian Exile
Jeremiah 1: 1-3:5 - Jeremiah’s Call and Message; exiles.
Daniel 6 - Daniel in the Lion’s Den; Jonah 1 - 4 - The story of Jonah; Second Temple Period
Malachi 1 – 4 – The Day of Judgement;
NEW TESTAMENT
February 20th
E100 – In the Beginning – Reading notes
John 1:1-18
The Word Became Flesh; The Word became flesh and revealed the Father. The revelation is that Jesus is both Christ and the Son of God. John the Baptist is only a witness to the light of the Word, whereas Jesus himself is the light. It contrasts those who receive the Word and become children of God and those who do not accept him. Jesus is the proper revealer of God. Those who adhere to Jesus can in their turn see God.
Luke 1 – Gabriel’s Message; this passage starts with a dedication to Thoephilus. The birth of John the Baptist is foretold in the annunciation to Zechariah. The birth of Jesus is then foretold in the annunciation to Mary. Mary visits Elizabeth and Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat follows. With the birth of John the Baptist the ground is prepared for the birth of the saviour. John awaits his proper time and the spotlight falls on Jesus alone.
Luke 2:1-40 – The Birth of Jesus; the shepherds as outsiders were the ones to receive the announcement of Jesus’ birth. The whole outlook of the infancy narrative centres upon God’s outreach to his people and the new possibilities he brings. Jesus is named and then presented in the Temple. The Holy Family return to Nazareth.
Luke 3 – John the Baptist; John proclaims and administers a ‘baptism of repentance which issues in the forgiveness of sins’. Jesus’ ministry brought God’s redemption into both the Jewish and the wider world. The ancestors of Jesus are then listed, going back to Adam. One commentary says that, ‘the reason for this separation of John and Jesus at this point is rather to serve Luke’s Christology’.
Matthew 3:13-4:17 – Baptism and Temptation; Matthew focuses not on Jesus’ baptism but John’s protest of Jesus’ desire for baptism. Like Israel Jesus is tempted by hunger, tempted to put God to the test, and tempted to idolatry. Unlike Israel Jesus does not murmur or give in to temptation. Jesus begins his public ministry in Galilee. Three recurring themes appear – the fulfilment of Scripture, the salvation of the Gentiles, the announcement of the Kingdom of God.
JH
THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 16th April CG
Acts 4:32 – 37 29th April Sermon MC
THE CROSS OF CHRIST 30th April MC
THE CHURCH IS BORN 14th May JH
10th June Sermon SC
THE TRAVELS OF PAUL 11th June SC
PAUL TO THE CHURCHES 25th June HT
PAUL TO THE LEADERS 9th July 25th CG
22nd July Sermon KC
THE APOSTLES’ TEACHING 23rd July KC
THE REVELATION 30th July NW
Tips on how to approach each reading:
PRAY: before you read, asking God to help you understand
READ: the Bible passage, perhaps more than once
REFLECT: on the passage. Write your thoughts in a journal
APPLY: what God teaches you from His Word to your life
PRAY: again, asking God to help you live out His Word
Going deeper
If you would like even more help with this scheme, then you have the option to buy the booklet “Essential 100”. It takes you through the 100 Old and New Testament passages – so you’ll see how all the major bible themes fit together. Written in a warm and engaging style, it provides life-related explanations for all 100 passages: plus application questions, prayer help and more.
The book costs £6.99 and is available now from Christian bookshops or Scripture Union online or by telephone on 01908 856006
Contact:
Do contact Kate Currie on 01924 279295
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