St George's Rod And Staf‪f‬ St George The Martyr KR

Third Sunday in Lent

COLLECT
God of passion and power, your Son drove the moneychangers out of the Temple:
cleanse us of our arrogance and recreate in us a dwelling for your holiness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25


GOSPEL according to John 2: 13-22

Commission and Blessing:
Go now, with God’s foolishness and weakness
as your only wisdom and strength.
Proclaim Christ crucified,
and seek riches only in the love of God’s Word
and in zeal for God’s house.
The blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us, and remain with us always. Amen
 
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen

Second Sunday in Lent

Theme:
GIVE US GRACE TO RECOGNIZE YOU AS OUR GOD AND SERVE YOU AS YOUR FAITHFUL PEOPLE

Collect:
God of Sarah and Abraham, long ago you embraced your people in covenant and promised them your blessing: give us grace to recognize you as our God and serve you as your faithful people: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 
Amen.

Reading: Romans 4: 13-25

Gospel: Mark 8: 31-38


PRAY together AT THE TIME OF COVID-19

God, who affirmed Jesus as the Saviour of the world even as he faced rejection, teach us to take up our cross in this season of COVID. Help us to set our minds on divine things and follow you as your disciples to the place of healing and wholeness, to fair distribution of vaccine and the common good of all people. AMEN


COMMISSION & BLESSING

Go now, and live before God in openness and integrity.
Set your minds on the ways of God,
not clinging to your own life,
but taking up your cross and following Jesus.
The blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us, and remain with us always. Amen

First Sunday in Lent

Theme:
Make us stewards of your creation.

Collect:
God of our salvation, your bow in the clouds proclaims your covenant with every living creature: grant us your Spirit, renew us in our baptism, and make us faithful stewards of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Reading: 1 Peter 3: 18, 21

Gospel: Mark 1: 9-15


PRAY together AT THE TIME OF COVID-19

AUTHOR OF LIFE,
HEALER OF THE NATIONS;
MANY GLOBALLY HAVE GONE TO ETERNAL REST,
THANK YOU FOR WISDOM TO DEVELOP VACCINES;
BLESS ITS IMPLEMENTATION
WITH THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY;
CONTINUE TO HELP US KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE
WITH UNSELFISH ATTITUDE;
AND BRING YOUR WORLD TO FREEDOM FROM THIS DESTRUCTIVE SCOURGE.
MAY LESSONS LEARNT OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
BE THE VALUES WITH WHICH WE BUILD A NEW SOCIETY OF JUSTICE, PEACE, EQUALITY;
IN THE NAME OF JESUS, WHO PROCLAIMED, YOU KINGDOM COME YOUR WILL BE DONE
ON EARTH AS IN HEAVEN. AMEN


COMMISSION & BLESSING

Go now, and live in the spirit of your baptism, even when you are led into wild and hard places. With repentance and trust, give yourselves to God, and with fasting and prayer, strengthen yourselves against the ways of the tempter.
The blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us, and remain with us always.

Go now as servants of God, work together with God, go in the peace and love of God. Amen

Transfiguration Sunday

Theme: Transform our lives in his image and write your law of love on our hearts.

Collect:
Holy God,
on the Mount of Transfiguration
you revealed your Son as the Christ:
transform our lives in his image,
write your law of love on our hearts,
and make us prophets of your shining splendour;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God in glory everlasting.
Amen.

Reading: 2 Corinthians 4: 3-6

Gospel: Mark 9: 2-9


PRAY together AT THE TIME OF COVID-19

AUTHOR OF LIFE,
HEALER OF THE NATIONS;
MANY GLOBALLY HAVE GONE TO ETERNAL REST,
THANK YOU FOR WISDOM TO DEVELOP VACCINES;
BLESS ITS IMPLEMENTATION
WITH THE SPIRIT OF EQUITY;
CONTINUE TO HELP US KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE
WITH UNSELFISH ATTITUDE;
AND BRING YOUR WORLD TO FREEDOM FROM THIS DESTRUCTIVE SCOURGE.
MAY LESSONS LEARNT OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
BE THE VALUES WITH WHICH WE BUILD A NEW SOCIETY OF JUSTICE, PEACE, EQUALITY;
IN THE NAME OF JESUS, WHO PROCLAIMED, YOU KINGDOM COME YOUR WILL BE DONE
ON EARTH AS IN HEAVEN. AMEN


COMMISSION & BLESSING

Go now, and speak of what you have seen of God’s glory.
Do not cling to the holy moments
when heaven overshadows you,
but as the Lord lives, listen to Christ and follow him
from the places of revelation
to the places of mission.
And may God shine the light of glory into your hearts.
May Christ be with you and never leave you.
And may the Spirit renew the image of God within you.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.

Fifth Sunday of the Epiphany

Theme: Everlasting God,
make us agents of your healing and wholeness.

Collect:
Everlasting God,
You heal the sick and restore the distressed:
make us agents of your healing and wholeness,
that your good news may be experienced throughout creation, through Jesus Christ our Lord;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.
Amen.


Gospel: Mark 1: 29-39


A PRAYER FOR HEALING AS THE CORONA VIRUS ENTERS ITS SECOND WAVE
Loving God, as this corona virus enters a next and very dangerous phase in our country, we lift to you those who have contracted this dreaded disease.
We pray for all who display symptoms especially those who have seriously ill and fighting for their lives. Surround them with your loving presence and pour out your healing upon them. Comfort families who have lost a Loved One to the virus.
Guide Undertakers and Clergy who have to assist families with arrangements for funerals. Give wisdom and insight to researchers, scientists, National Covid Councils and Governments, not least our own Government and President trying their best to give guidance and support to our nation at this critical time.
Gracious Spirit, inspire everyone in our communities to be sensible and responsible in stemming the spread of the virus. Drive away fear and anxiety and teach us how to love and respect one another, despite the inability to touch, hold, kiss or embrace.
O God, give us strong faith to believe that you stand alongside us in times of sickness, suffering and distress. Breathe your healing Spirit over us all.
We ask these things in the healing name of Jesus our Lord and Saviour. Amen

COMMISSION & BLESSING

Go now, and trust in God’s mercy for your strength.
Proclaim the good news wherever God calls you, and do not set yourselves apart from others,
but be all things to all people for the sake of the gospel.
And may God give you the strength and freedom of an eagle.
May Christ be the bread that nourishes and renews you.
And may the Holy Spirit be the rising wind beneath your wings.

We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.

Fourth Sunday of the Epiphany

Theme: Merciful Lord,
your word brings healing and life


Collect:
Merciful Lord,
your word brings healing and life:
cleanse us from our sins
that we may serve you with a quiet mind;
for you live and reign with the Father
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, in glory everlasting.
Amen.


Gospel: Mark 1: 21-28


A PRAYER FOR HEALING AS THE CORONA VIRUS ENTERS ITS SECOND WAVE
Loving God, as this corona virus enters a next and very dangerous phase in our country, we lift to you those who have contracted this dreaded disease.
We pray for all who display symptoms especially those who have seriously ill and fighting for their lives. Surround them with your loving presence and pour out your healing upon them. Comfort families who have lost a Loved One to the virus.
Guide Undertakers and Clergy who have to assist families with arrangements for funerals. Give wisdom and insight to researchers, scientists, National Covid Councils and Governments, not least our own Government and President trying their best to give guidance and support to our nation at this critical time.
Gracious Spirit, inspire everyone in our communities to be sensible and responsible in stemming the spread of the virus. Drive away fear and anxiety and teach us how to love and respect one another, despite the inability to touch, hold, kiss or embrace.
O God, give us strong faith to believe that you stand alongside us in times of sickness, suffering and distress. Breathe your healing Spirit over us all.
We ask these things in the healing name of Jesus our Lord and Saviour. Amen

COMMISSION & BLESSING
Go now, and heed God’s message.
Never forget God’s wonderful mercy and kindness.
Welcome the freedom that is won in truth,
but never use your freedom to undermine others.
See that your words and actions are worthy of praise.
And may God uphold you in a lasting covenant.
May Christ Jesus free you from all that would harm you.
And may the Holy Spirit nourish you in wisdom and faithfulness.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.