Sunday Readings

8 July 2008: Eighth Sunday of Gracetide

2008-06-29T18:42:00.000-07:00

Torah: Numbers 30:1-16
Prophet: Isaiah 15:1-16:13
Writing: Nehemiah 13:1-31
Psalm: 106
Epistle: Galatians 4:1-31
Gospel: John 8:12-59
Collect: Gracious Father, your Son taught that he will return in glory at a time that only you know, but we fear that our weakness compromises our vigilance. Through your Ruach haKodesh draw us away from the slumber of sin and keep us ever awake and watchful, rejoicing in the praises of your Son, our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen.

18 March 2007: Lent IV

2007-03-17T21:35:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 3:1-17

Prophet: I Kings 4:1-34

Writing: Lamentations 1:1-22

Psalm: 85

Epistle: I Corinthinans 8:1-12

Gospel: Luke 9:57-62

Collect: Heavenly Father who commands the Universe, blessed be your name. Cleanse us by the power of your spirit that we would not stumble, nor cause others to stumble, and teach us to work with all who work in your name that we would not lose our reward, but further evermore the advance of your kingdom. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

11 March 2007: III Lent

2007-03-04T21:04:00.000-08:00

Torah: Leviticus 2:1-16

Prophet: I Kings 3:1-28

Writing: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Psalm: 11

Epistle: I Corinthians 7:1-40

Gospel: Luke 9:57-62

Collect: Dear Lord, who took up your cross and commanded us to follow you. Help us not to worry about our place in this world, nor that to come, but to learn to humble ourselves in your sight, to pick up our crosses and to follow you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

10 December 2006: II Advent

2006-12-09T21:58:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 36:2-38

Prophet: II Samuel 14:1-33

Writing: Ruth 2:1-22

Psalm: 20

Epistle: I Timothy 5:1-25

Gospel: Luke 21:26-39

Collect: El Shadai, you sent Yeshua into the world to begin the kingdom, announcing by word and mighty acts that you were in the world. Open our hearts and minds through the power of the Ruach haKodesh, so that no matter when you return again, we will be prepared for that coming, living lives of holiness, and bearing much fruit. this we ask in the name of our Lord, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in shekina glory everlasting. Amen

3 December 2006: I Advent

2006-12-02T20:10:00.000-08:00

Torah: Deuteronomy 30:10-20

Prophet: Isaiah 40:1-11

Writing: Ruth 1:1-22

Epistle: Romans 10:1-21

Gospel: Luke 3:1-20

Collect of the Day: Collect: El Shadai, you raised up your prophet, John the Baptist to preach repentence and to prepare the path for Yeshua and the kingdom. So prepare our hearts and minds that our Adonai Yeshua may find a home from where through us he may reign and prepare the world for his future return. This we ask through our Adonai Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekina glory everlasting. Amen

26 November 2006: Trinity Sunday

2006-11-25T20:49:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 3:1-16

Prophet: Isaiah 6:1-8

Writing: Proverbs 8:22-31

Psalm: 93

Epistle: Romans 8:12-17

Gospel: Luke 24:50-53

Collect: Almighty Triune God, your name is veiled in mystery; yet, we dare to call you Father. Your Son was begotten before all ages; yet, he was born among us in time. Your Spirit fills your whole creation; yet you pour forth that same Spirit into the hearts of your adopted sons and daughters. As you have created, called, and loved us by name, draw us ever more deeply into the mystery of your divine life, that we may glorify you rightly through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

19 November 2006: Kingdomtide IV

2006-11-18T22:24:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 35:1-36:1

Prophet: II Samuel 13:1-39

Writing: Song of Solomon 8:1-14

Psalm: 87

Epistle: I Timothy:1-16

Gospel: John 14:15-30

Collect of the Day: Dear Lord, who commanded us to go to all nations to proclaim the Kingdom, so send the Ruach haKodesh into our hearts that we would obey you in all things, that through our witness and obedience, your Kingdom would be manifested through our presence. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

12 November 2006: III Kingdomtide

2006-11-10T21:39:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 34:1-35

Prophet: II Samuel 12:1-31

Writing: Song of Solomon 7:1-13

Psalm: 128

Epistle: I Timothy 2:1-3:16

Gospel: : Mark 12:1-12

Collect: Blesse Lord, you sent prophets and wise men to call us to your kingdom. Soften our hearts and open our minds to Yeshua, that we may be members of your kingdom and not oppose it in any way. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

All Saints Sunday

2006-11-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 33:1-23

Prophet: II Samuel 11:1-27

Writing: Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11

Psalm: 37

Epistle: Ephesians 1: 3-14

Gospel: Luke 6:20-36

Collect of the Day: Heavenly Father, we remember before you the saints in light whom have gone before us. So fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that we would walk with them in obedience to your word, and that your face shining through us would bring many to the kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

1 October 2006: Gracetide 17

2006-09-30T22:28:00.000-07:00

Torah: Leviticus 16:1-34

Prophet: II Samuel 6:1-23

Writing: Song of Solomon 2:1-17

Psalm: 139

Epistle: I Thessalonians 2:1-20

Gospel: Mark 11:15-19

Collect: Oh Lord, who commanded that the Holy Temple be a house of prayer for all people, and who sent your Son to die once and for all for the forgiveness of our sins, eliminating the need for sacrifice in your temple; guide us through your grace that we being cleansed by the blood of the lamb, would unite with all nations in praying to you and serving your holy name. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Please note: Monday, 2 October is Yom Kippur. Lessons for Yom Kippur are the following:
Morning:
Torah: Leviticus 16
Prophet: Isaiah 57:14-58:14
Epistle: Romans 3:21-26

Afternoon:
Torah: Leviticus 18
Prophet: Micah 7:18-20
Epistle: Hebrews 9 & 10

If a celebration of the Eucharist is desired, the following Gospel may be used:

Mathew 27:45-54

Colour of the Day: White

Collect of the Day: YHWH Shevaot, ruler of the universe, who established the pattern of sacrifice to remind us that sin must be atoned for in blood. Let the blood of Yeshua so cover us that our past sins would no longer enslave us, and so fill us with the Ruach haKodesh that we would no longer desire to sin. As we hear the shofar blow, may our hearts be moved to seek you and your kingdom forever. This we ask in the name of him who is the true sacrifice for our sins, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in shekinah everlasting. Amen.

10 September 2006: Gracetide XIV

2006-09-09T21:49:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 26:1-27:21

Prophet: II Samuel 3: 1-38

Writing: Job 40:1-41:34

Psalm: 104

Epistle: I Peter 3:1-4:19

Gospel: Mark 10:17-31

Collect: Lord YHWH, you gave us your word to guide us through life. Help us O Lord not to seek riches, family and possessions, but to seek the riches of the Kingdom of Heaven by giving up that which separates us from you, that we may walk with you eternally. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh in glory everlasting. Amen.

3 September 2006: Gracetide XIII

2006-08-29T20:09:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 24:1-40

Prophet: II Samuel 2: 1-32

Writing: Job 39:1-30

Psalm 100

Epistle: I Peter 1 & 2

Gospel: Mark 10:1-16

Collect: Blessed Lord, you created marriage to be an icon of our relationship to you. Grant O Lord that husbands would love their wives as Christ loves his church, and that wives would respect their husbands as the church should respect Christ. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh in glory everlasting. Amen.

20 August 2006 Gracetide XI

2006-08-19T12:34:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 23:1-23

Prophet: I Samuel 31:1-13

Writing: Job 37:1-24

Psalm: 147

Epistle: Hebrews 13

Gospel: Mark 7:14-37

Collect: Blessed Lord, you healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, and speech to the dumb. Help us O Lord not to say we have sight when we are blind, or that we can hear when we are deaf. Open our spiritual eyes and ears, that we would praise you in spirit and truth, and that praising you, we would receive that true healing which is Shalom with you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

16 July 2006: VI Gracetide

2006-07-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 19: 1-25

Prophet: I Samuel 27:1-28:2

Writing: Job 34:1-37

Psalm: 104

Epistle: Hebrews 8:1-13

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

Collect of the Day: Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have raised up faithful servants to testify of the your gracious and wondrous desire to save your people. Through power of your Spirit, encourage and fortify us by the example of your ultimate faithful witness, your Son, Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, now and forever. Amen

21 May 2006: Easter VI

2006-05-16T20:12:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 15:22-27

Prophet: I Samuel 23:1-13

Writing: Job 30:1-31

Psalm: 49

For the Epistle: Acts 8:28-40

Gospel: Mark 12:19-27

Collect of the Day: Risen Lord, transform us daily into true citizens of the kingdom that we would transform the world around us into that kingdom. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen

14 May 2006: V Easter

2006-05-12T21:26:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 14:1-31
Prophet:I Sam 22:6-23
Job 29:1-25
Psalm 1
For the Epistle: Acts 8:4-25
Gospel: Mark 6: 6b-12

Collect of the Day: Risen Lord, who is known to us in the breaking of the bread. Remind us day by day to manifest your kingdom, that all peoples may see you in us. This we ask in the name of Yeshuach haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

23 April 2006: Thomas Sunday

2006-04-16T17:25:00.000-07:00

Torah: Exodus 10:1-11:10
Prophet: I Samuel 19:1-24
Writing: Job 26:1-14
Psalm: 17
For the Epistle: Acts 6:1-15
Gospel: John 20: 24-31
Collect: Almighty God, when Thomas despaired of believing, you released his faith by appearing to him. Dear Lord, when we are doubting, open up our hearts and minds to see and know you, that our faith too may be strengthened. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

2 April 2006: Fifth Sunday of Lent

2006-03-30T04:49:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 8:20-9:35
Prophet:I Sam 18:1-30
Writing: Job 24:1-25:6
Psalm: 37
Epistle: Philemon 1-25
Gospel:Mark 10: 32-45

Collect: : Dear Lord, you were spit upon, jeered, beaten and crucified for our sake. Teach us dear Lord to put you first in our lives, and humble us that serving you truly here we would attain greatness in your sight. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

26 March 2006: 4th Sunday of Lent

2006-03-19T20:51:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 7:14-8:19
Prophet: I Samuel 17:1-58
Writing: Job 23: 1-17
Psalm: 60
For the Epistle: Revelations 22:1-21
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50

Collect of the day: : Heavenly Father who commands the Universe, blessed be your name. Cleanse us by the power of your spirit that we would not stumble, nor cause others to stumble, and teach us to work with all who work in your name that we would not lose our reward, but further evermore the advance of your kingdom. This we ask through Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

19 March 2006: Third Sunday of Lent

2006-03-15T19:43:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 6: 28-7:13
Prophet: I Samuel 16: 14-23
Writing: Job 22:1-30
Psalm 73
For the Epistle: Revelations 21: 1-27
Gospel: Mark 8:31-9:1

Collect of the Day: Dear Lord, who took up your cross and commanded us to follow you. Help us not to worry about our place in this world, nor that to come, but to learn to humble ourselves in your sight, to pick up our crosses and to follow you. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

12 March 2006: 2nd Sunday of Lent

2006-03-10T21:09:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 6:2-13

Prophet: I Samuel 16:1-13

Writing: Job 21:1-34

Psalm: 73

For the Epistle: Revelations 20:1-15

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

Collect: Father, you sent Yeshua into the world to be rejected byt the authorities and to be crucified for our sins. Guide us O Lord, that we would not be stumbling blocks to Messiah, nor his Kingdom, nor those who seek him. This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

5 February 2006-5th Sunday of Epiphany

2006-02-04T21:53:00.000-08:00

Torah: Exodus 1:1-22
Prophet: I Samuel 12:1-25
Writing: Job 16:1-22
Psalm: 25
For the Epistle: Revelation 14:1-20
Gospel: Mark 3:1-12

Collect: : Lord, you demonstrated your power to forgive sins through healings and miracles. Grant that your church empowered by the Holy Spirit would proclaim your forgiveness to all nations in all times and places. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

15 January 2006. Third Sudnay of Epiphany

2006-01-14T21:49:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 49:1-28
Prophet: I Sanuel 9:1-27
Writing: Job 13:1-28
Psalm: 44
For the Epistle: Revelations 11:1-19
Gospel: Mark 1:14-34

Collect of the Day: Dear Lord, you came among us and called us to walk with you in discipleship, healing the sick, casting out demons and proclaiming the kingdom. Guide us o Lord, that being filled with the power of the Ruach haKodesh that we too would, in the name of Yeshua heal the sick, cast out demons and call people to participate in your kingdom. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

1 January 2006: The Holy Name & Circumcision of Christ

2005-12-25T20:28:00.000-08:00

Torah: Genesis 17:1-12
Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-16
Writing: Job 11:1-20
Psalm: 8
Epistle: Romans 1:1-7
Gospel: Luke 2:15-21

Collect: Emanuel, God who is with us. On this day we remember the first blood shed for us as you were circumcised in obedience to the law. As well you were given the name Yeshua. Circumcise our hearts, Adonai that we should fully obey you, and help us to remember always that you save and heal us, as the name Yeshua proclaims. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Nativity

2005-12-19T19:44:00.000-08:00

Eve of the Nativity

Lucernum: John 1:1-5

Lessons:

Genesis 3:1-15

Deuteronomy 18:18-19

I Chronicles 7:11-15

Proverbs 30:4

Isaiah 7:10-15

Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7

Isaiah 52:7-10

Isaiah 61: 1-3

Jeremiah 23:5-6

Daniel 9:24-26

Zechariah 2:10-13

Micah 5:2-3a

Mathew 1:18-24

Luke 1:26-38

Epistle: I John 1:1-3

Nativity Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Emanuel, as you were born to an obscure virgin, in a cave in a small village, we beseech you that you would seek the darkest reach of our hearts that Yeshua may be born there to illumine our lives and transform us into his image. This we ask through your name who lives and reins with Abba Father and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

The Day of the Nativity

Torah: Genesis 3:1-15

Prophet: Isaiah 9:1-6

Writing: Proverbs 30:4

Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-12

Gospel: John 1:1-14