Category Archives: Prayer
Goldingay on psalm 74
“When the people of God finds itself thus abandoned by God, as it is in much of the West as the church is in decline, the appropriate response is not to pretend that this has not happened or to turn … Continue reading
Prayer for those who rule over us…
[On the basis of 1 Timothy 2:1-6] 1. …is urgent First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions… 2. …should plead, intercede, … Continue reading
Mission continues
Thanks to all who prayed for our mission last week. The week as a whole seemed to go pretty well. Starbucks had 50-60 people in each night, church members invited plenty of friends and neighbours. Several people turned up on … Continue reading
Mission Week
This week as a Church we are holding a (mini-) mission. We’re calling it ‘a purpose for life,’ partly to co-ordinate with our involvement in ‘A Passion for Life’ next year, and partly because we think that (as some people … Continue reading
Today’s Collect
I’m preaching on Genesis 22 this afternoon. I’ve just noticed how much the collect for today (third Sunday of Lent) is appropriate: Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered … Continue reading
