Sentence for the Week
I have seen it myself, and bear witness, that this is the chosen one of God.
John 1:34
John 1:34
Collect for Reflection
God for whom we long, you know what each one of us is looking for. You sent your Son Jesus to help us find our way. Enable us to respond to his invitation to come and see, so that we may truly hear him and follow him;
Through Jesus Christ, our Liberator, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever.
AMEN.
Now also read these related verses:
Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm 40: 1-11
1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
John 1: 29-42
Through Jesus Christ, our Liberator, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God now and for ever.
AMEN.
Now also read these related verses:
Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm 40: 1-11
1 Corinthians 1: 1-9
John 1: 29-42
Praying this week for....
- everyone in the parish of St Johns - for protection, strength and wisdom to follow God's will;
- our Bishop Steven and his wife Lorraine, the Vicar-General Gary Griffith-Smith and our Archdeacon Keith Gover. We pray for the parishioners of Caversham parish and their vicar Hugh Bowron and Hon Priest Asst. Brian Kilkelly ;
- pray for a NZ Anglican Missions Board, the province of Southern Africa for the rebuilding of communities in Angloa and Mozambique. We give thanks for the growth of the environmental mission of the church in Southern Africa in responding to the 5th Mark of Mission;
- we pray for the courage and resilience of our brothers and sisters in NSW-Victoria Australia. We give you thanks for the rains now falling on bush fires, and pray for the safety of the volunteer fire fighters there, and the amazing work of the wildlife officers - bless them all in their hopes for the future;
- that we be always willing to share whatever we have with those less fortunate than ourselves in our community.
Reflection question:
Andrew invited his brother Simon Peter to meet Jesus, and Peter's life was changed forever.
Do you invite others to come and see Jesus?
How do you watch and listen for those who might be seeking Jesus?
Do ou trust God to give you gifts for sharing the story of salvation?
How then do you show the world God's love made real in Christ?
