Easter 5 Morning Prayer, Wednesday 13th May 2020

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING Wednesdays: From Psalm 18, Diligam te, Domine  I love you, O Lord my strength, O Lord my stronghold, my crag and my haven.My God, my rock in whom I put my trust, my shield, the horn of my salvation and my refuge; you are worthy of praise. I called upon the Lord in my distress and cried out to my God for help.You heard my voice from your heavenly dwelling; to your ears came my cry of anguish.You reached down from on high and grasped me; you drew me out of great waters.You brought me out into an open place; you rescued me because you delighted in me.  READING: 1 Thessalonians 5:12–28 But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those

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Evening Prayer, Easter 5 Tuesday, 12th May 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Tuesdays: From Psalm 18, Diligam te, Domine I love you, O Lord my strength, O Lord my stronghold, my crag and my haven. My God, my rock in whom I put my trust, my shield, the horn of my salvation and my refuge; you are worthy of praise. I called upon the Lord in my distress and cried out to my God for help. You heard my voice from your heavenly dwelling; to your ears came my cry of anguish. You reached down from on high and grasped me; you drew me out of great waters. You brought me out into an open place; you rescued me because you delighted in me. READING: Matthew 6:7–15 ‘When you are praying, do not

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Easter 5 Morning Prayer, Tuesday 12th May 2020

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING Tuesdays: From Psalm 91, Cantate Domino  Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song; sing the praises of God in the congregation of the faithful.Let the people rejoice in their maker; let the children of God be joyful in their sovereign.Let them praise the name of the Lord in the dance; let them sing praise to God with timbrel and harp.For the Lord takes pleasure in this people and adorns the poor with victory.  READING: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, ‘There is

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Evening Prayer, Easter 5 Monday, 11th May 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Mondays: From Psalm 30,  Exaltabo te, Domine  O Lord my God, I cried out to you, and you restored me to health.You brought me up, O Lord, from the dead; you restored my life as I was going down to the grave.Sing to the Lord, you servants of God; give thanks for the remembrance of the holiness of God.For the wrath of God endures but the twinkling of an eye, the divine favour for a lifetime.Weeping may spend the night, but joy comes in the morning. Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing; O Lord my God, I will give you thanks for ever.  READING: Matthew 6:1–6, 16–18 ‘Beware of practising your piety before others in order to be seen by

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Easter 5, Sunday 10th May, Zoom Church

If you were unable to join us for church at 11am this morning but would like a chance to worship with some familiar faces, here’s a video of this morning’s service. Don’t expect slick production, but do expect warmth. Sadly you miss out on the pre and post service chat.

Evening Prayer, Easter 4 Saturday, 9th May 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Saturdays: From Psalm 145 Exaltabo te, Deus I will exalt you, O God my sovereign, and bless your name for ever and ever.Every day will I bless you and praise your name for ever and ever.Great are you, O Lord, and greatly to be praised; there is no end to your greatness.One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your power.I will ponder the glorious splendour of your majesty and all your marvellous works.They shall speak of the might of your wondrous acts, and I will tell of your greatness.They shall publish the remembrance of your great goodness; they shall sing of your righteous deeds.O Lord, you are gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and of

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Easter 4 Saturday Morning Prayer, 9th May 2020

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING Saturdays: From Psalm 100, Jubilate Deo Be joyful in the Lord, * all you lands;serve the Lord with gladness and come into the divine presence with a song.Know this: the Lord, the  Lord, is God; the One made us and to whom we belong;we are God’s people, the sheep of God’s pasture.Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving; go into these courts with praise; give thanks to God and call upon the name of the Lord.For the Lord is good, whose steadfast love is everlasting; and whose faithfulness endures from age to age.serve the Lord with gladness and come into the divine presence with a song. READING: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord

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Easter 4 Evening Prayer, Friday, 8th May 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Fridays: From Psalm 98, Cantate Domino Sing a new song to the Lord, who has done marvellous things, all the ends of the earth have seen your victory, O God.Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands; lift up your voice, rejoice and sing.Sing to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the voice of song.With trumpets and the sound of the horn shout with joy before our sovereign, the Lord.Let the sea make a noise and all that is in it, the lands and those who dwell therein.Let the rivers clap their hands, and let the hills ring out with joy before the Lord, who is coming to judge the earth.In righteousness shall God judge the world

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Easter 4 Morning Prayer, Friday 8th May 2020

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING Fridays: From Psalm 16, Conserva me, Domine  Protect me, O God, for I take refuge in you; I have said to the Lord,“You are my Lord, my good above all other.”All my delight is upon the godly that are in the land, *upon those who are noble among the people.O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; it is you who uphold my lot.My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; indeed, I have a goodly heritage.I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; my heart teaches me, night after night.I have set the Lord always before me; because you are at my side I shall not fall.My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; my body also shall rest in hope.You

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Easter 4 Evening Prayer, Thursday, 7th May 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Thursdays: From Psalm 133, Ecce, quam bonum  Oh, how good and pleasant it is, when kindred live together in unity!It is like fine oil upon the head that runs down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, and runs down upon the collar of his robe.It is like the dew of Hermon that falls upon the hills of Zion. For there the Lord has ordained the blessing: life for evermore.Oh, how good and pleas-ant it is, when kindred live together in unity! READING: Matthew 5:21–26 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with

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