Download or read book Prayers for the Seasons of God s People written by B. David Hostetter and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors and worship leaders know that we encounter God through the reading of Scripture in worship. They sometimes encounter difficulty, however, in integrating the day's readings from the lectionary with the other elements of worship. While we usually meet the biblical text face-to-face in the sermon, shouldn't we attune ourselves to what the Word would tell us throughout the whole of worship? This book is for those who believe we should. It will assist pastors and other worship leaders to weave the themes of the day's lections throughout the service of worship. Entries for each Sunday of the Revised Common Lectionary include the following: Call to Worship, Invocation, Prayer of Confession and Declaration of Pardon, Prayer of the Day, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Prayer of Dedication/Offertory Prayer, Prayer of Intercession and Commemoration, and one-sentence introductions to each of the lections.
Download or read book Prayers for the Seasons of God s People written by B. David Hostetter and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastors and worship leaders know that one encounters God through the reading of Scripture in worship. They sometimes encounter difficulty, however, in integrating the day's readings from the lectionary with the other elements of worship. While worshippers usually meet the biblical text face to face in the sermon, David Hostetter believes that it would be better if they attune to hear the Word throughout the whole of worship. This book will help pastors and other leaders weave the themes of the day's lections throughout the worship service. Entries for each Sunday of the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary include: Call to Worship Invocation Prayer of Confession and Declaration of Pardon Prayer of the Day Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of Dedication Offertory Prayer Prayer of Intercession and Commemoration One-sentence introductions to each of the lections.
Download or read book Nehemiah written by Alistair Begg and published by . This book was released on 1999-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian Living/Biblical Reference book.
Download or read book Pray Big written by Alistair Begg and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. Inspiration from the Apostle Paul on how to pray bold, exciting prayers. So many of us struggle with prayer. Many books have been written on the subject and there’s a reason for that. Prayer comes hard to most of us, in most seasons. And when we do pray, we often don't know what to say. What is it that my Father loves to hear about? What are the best things I could pray for my family, my church, and myself? This short book by renowned Bible teacher Alistair Begg combines warmth, clarity, humour, and practicality as he examines Paul’s prayers for his friends in the church in Ephesus. Paul clearly enjoyed prayer, and was excited about it. He expected his Father in heaven to hear what he said, and to act in other people’s lives accordingly. The truths that underpin and shape his prayers will motivate us to pray and set us an example. So be inspired by the Apostle Paul to pray bigger and better prayers as we look to our heavenly Father to do more than all we ask or imagine!
Download or read book God s People at Prayer written by John R. Killinger and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritually rich, easy to use prayers and responses for the community at worship Responsive Prayer for Epiphany Leader: Today, O God, we remember the wise men who came to see the Christ Child at his birth. People: We remember their gifts and wonder what we ourselves can give. Leader: We think of our time, our talents, and our money. People: But there must be something special each of us can bring. Leader: Perhaps a life of renewed devotion or a special act for someone who needs us. People: Whisper in my heart, O God, the unique gift that is mine to offer. Leader: Help me focus on that gift and present it now as a promise to you. People: Then help me fulfill that promise in the days ahead and know the joy of serving you. All: For you are the Lord of all life, and we worship you by sharing ourselves in the most creative ways we can imagine. Through Christ our Lord. Amen You will turn to this helpful anthology of original prayers and responses for many worship services throughout the year. The prayers are organized in three sections. Prayers for Holy Days and Seasons includes, for example, Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Lent. Prayers for Civic Holidays includes such events as Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day, and Fourth of July. Prayers for Special Days in the Church Year includes prayers for baptism, Bible presentation to children, sending out mission teams, stewardship, graduation, and so on. All the prayers may be reproduced for congregational use. Suggested scripture readings for each special day are also provided. Once again, John Killinger has wordsmithed a masterful collection of prayers. I have already incorporated some of these spirit-filled prayers in Wilshire's worship. This particular collection is one of the best of all the collections I have seen. It is a collection all pastors should have at their fingertips. --Rev. Donald B. Colhour, Senior Minister, Wilshire Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Los Angeles, California Killinger's rich pastoral experience in a variety of congregations is evident in these prayers. Reading them opens our eyes to the needs and concerns of all who look to us for spiritual guidance. --Blair Gilmer Meeks, author of Season of Ash and Fire: Prayers and Liturgies for Lent and Easter and Season of Light and Hope: Prayers and Liturgies for Advent and Christmas. John Killinger, who taught Preaching, Worship, and Literature at Vanderbilt Divinity School for fifteen years, has pastored large churches in Virginia and California. He is the author of several books, including Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise and Enter Every Trembling Heart.
Download or read book The Divine HoursTM Pocket Edition written by and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-15 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a week's worth of fixed-hour prayers that one can use while traveling or out of the home.
Download or read book Concentric Circles of Concern written by Carolyn T. Ritzman and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stylish re-issue of W. Oscar Thompson's classic book on evangelism, Thompson shows Christians how to spread the love and good news of Christ by building and repairing personal relationships. Too often the only kind of evangelism encouraged is the preaching to strangers, anonymous crowds, and foreign countries. This book hits readers where they live, teaching them that the most effective way to witness is through a simple plan of meeting the needs of close family first, then friends, and then all others.Published post-humously, this book is a living testament of the brilliance of Oscar Thompson and his innovative method. It will be a perfect guide to lifestyle evangelism for church study groups, conferences, and the classroom.
Download or read book Prayers for the People written by Terry J. Stokes and published by Convergent Books. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of timely, stirring, and witty prayers that give language to the full breadth of our everyday experiences—from joy to sorrow, and everything in between “This is the prayer book I need right now, full of humor and beauty, candor and holy longing.”—Jeff Chu, co-curator of Evolving Faith and author of Does Jesus Really Love Me? In his debut collection of short-form prayers (aka collects), Terry Stokes names many things we didn’t realize we could pray for, such as student loan debt cancellation, strength when we’re about to make small talk, and restraint when we have the opportunity to be petty. The collection features an impressive range of humor and inspiration, and spans lament and solidarity, including prayers for • when one dreads the thought of returning to work on Monday • when one has been left on read by a friend • before shooting one’s shot • after shooting one’s shot • before walking into Target • when one fears getting canceled • those working in retail • when one’s team is struggling These tender, moving, and entertaining prayers invite us to access the wonder and joy of God’s presence in every situation we encounter. By putting words to the emotions and needs that lie beneath our petitions, our celebrations, and our protests. Stokes’s prayers make for an engaging and heartfelt read that will delight and encourage any person of faith in the modern age.
Download or read book 366 Prayers for All Seasons written by Herbert Crawford and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-11-12 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world in which we are living now is certainly different from the world of say forty years ago. Life has become so busy for all of us, and as a result, the things we once held dear such as the family, sharing, and caring have become things of the past. Families the world over are going through difficult and challenging times. The divorce rate has never been so high, and many children suffer as a result of broken families and relationships. The pressures of life force many to commit crimes and become involved with the use and misuse of drugs and alcohol and as a result many people find themselves in prisons. Technology has taken over from face-to-face communication and many find it difficult to cope without it. Diseases and other chronic illnesses have been attacking millions of people and many are dying because there is no cure for some. Unfortunately, the world has been experiencing one of if not the worst pandemic ever, and thousands of lives have been snatched away and millions infected, leaving many families in a state of shock and depression. These prayers were written to bring some comfort and assurance to those who are going through the various seasons in their lives and to declare that no matter what the issues are, God is in control of everything. If you are experiencing sickness, separation, being incarcerated, loss of jobs, loss of property, family issues, concerns for children and young people, seeking a companion or for just giving thanks to God for prosperity, this book of prayers is the ideal book for you. I trust that as you read this book of prayers, you will find it a blessing to you and your families and trust that you will pass from simply reading these prayers to praying. It is my hope that through these prayers, you will be led to make prayer a daily part of your lives and that the Lord will receive all the praise and glory.
Download or read book Prayer and Listening written by Jan Johnson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you practice real conversation with God? How can you make your experience of God 's presence part of everyday life? In this six-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Jan Johnson covers the disciplines of prayer and of practicing God's presence. Going deeper in these areas will help you to draw closer to God in everything you do.
Download or read book The 1928 Book of Common Prayer written by Oxford University Press and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1993-11-16 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1928 Book of Common Prayer is a treasured resource for traditional Anglicans and others who appreciate the majesty of King James-style language. This classic edition features a Presentation section containing certificates for the rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage. The elegant burgundy hardcover binding is embossed with a simple gold cross, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and gift-giving. The 1928 Book of Common Prayer combines Oxford's reputation for quality construction and scholarship with a modest price - a beautiful prayer book and an excellent value.
Download or read book Prayers for Southern Seasons written by Joy Kingsbury-Aitken and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worship leaders, this engaging collection of prayers will support your work of creating meaningful services that reflect the church year in our part of the world.Joy provides prayers for many different purposes: Gathering - Candle lighting - Thanksgiving - Intercession - Petition - Confession - Assurance - Illumination - Offering - Blessing - Commissioning.In Aotearoa New Zealand the church year begins in early summer, harvest comes during the fast of Lent, and we celebrate Easter not when life is emerging anew in a burst of spring flowering but when leaves are turning red and gold and falling to the ground. The prayers and poems in this collection have been arranged to reflect the cycle of the seasons as we experience them, and the church's feasts and fasts, and other commemorations, as they occur within those seasons.To lead a congregation in worship is both a great privilege and a great responsibility. Prayer is a vital part of public worship. Many of the prayers are responsive, giving congregation members an opportunity for more active involvement in the service. The poems for personal reflection are ideal for printing on the front cover of an order of service or within a church bulletin.Joy's hope is that this book will be a useful resource for worship leaders, providing just the right words when they need them, and that they, and others who happen to open these pages, may find within sparks of inspiration to ignite their own devotional creativity.
Download or read book Common Worship Times and Seasons President s Edition written by Common Worship and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, expanded edition of the Common Worship President’s Edition contains everything to celebrate Holy Communion Order One throughout the church year. It combines relevant material from the original President’s Edition with Eucharistic material from Times and Seasons, Festivals and Pastoral Services, and the Additional Collects.
Download or read book Saint Augustine s Prayer Book written by Derek Olsen and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saint Augustine's Prayer Book is a book of prayer and practice―with disciplines, habits, and patterns for building a Christian spiritual life. It will help readers to develop strong habits of prayer, to thoughtfully prepare for and participate in public liturgy, and to nurture a mind and soul ready to work and give and pray for the spread of the kingdom. Saint Augustine's Prayer Book features Holy Habits of Prayer, devotions to accompany Holy Eucharist, Stations of the Cross, and Stations of the Resurrection, and a wide range of litanies, collects, and prayers for all occasions. The newly revised edition (2012) includes the treasured liturgies and prayers of the original while offering some important updates in language and content. Revised and edited by well-regarded scholars David Cobb and Derek Olsen, Saint Augustine's Prayer Book is a wonderful gift as well as a handsome addition to a prayer book collection. Comes leather bound with two ribbons in a gift box.
Download or read book Prayers for an Inclusive Church written by Steven Shakespeare and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a beautifully crafted collection of prayers for each Sunday and most major festivals in the church's year, together with additional material for each season. The Sunday prayers - known as collects in the Anglican tradition - follow the three-year cycle of the Revised Common Lectionary. The author uses expansive and inclusive language and imagery to address and describe God, to describe God's presence and action in the world, and to describe the people of God. Ideal for use at weekday celebrations, including the Book of Common Prayer Order for Eucharist.
Download or read book You Can Change Your Times and Seasons Through Prayer written by Reverend Samuel F. Sarpong and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the obstacles the enemy places in the path of believers is ignorance. Ignorance of the enemy and his strategies and modes of operation is very dangerous. Your ignorance is the strength of your enemy; the amount of information that you have about the strategies of the enemy will determine your level of advantage over him. Satanic and demonic activities have intensified against the church in these end time because the enemy knows that he has a short time. I believe that through this book, the Holy Spirit has empowered me to share with you some wealth of experiential knowledge and research that I have gained over the yours in ministry. You Can Change Your Time and Seasons Through Prayers deals with subject that has ceaseless spiritual ignition power in the life of the Christian. This book is written to give you the following: The power in praying What praying can do? Kinds of prayer the Bible teaches The command related to prayer How to pray and receive answers Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong is known for his bold compassion, preaching with an aggressive style that emphasizes deliverance and the establishment of people in foundational doctrinal truth. Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong, a very good education holder in art, painting, designing, and theology. In executing his assignment, Rev. Samuel has chosen prayer as his staff and rod. Prayer, according to Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong, possesses two sharp edges. One sharp edge is the staff he uses to save individuals from Satans grips. He then uses the rod to destroy the activities of Satan in individual lives. A man of God, as Rev. Samuel Sarpong Frempong is, has subjected himself to the Holy Spirit to give him lessons on the indispensable need and use of prayer in the Christians life. The Holy Spirit has also made Rev. Samuel F. Sarpong a man of prayer.
Download or read book Daily Prayer for All Seasons English Edition written by The Standing Commission on Liturgy Music and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For all who are interested in the daily office and praying the hours. People in all kinds of religious traditions, including Judaism and Christianity, have been marking time with prayer for almost as long as we’ve divided the day into hours. “Praying the hours,” as it’s called, has always reminded us that God walks with us throughout each day; “praying the hours” is also a way that the community of faith comes together, whether we’re united all in one place or scattered like raindrops. In the Episcopal Church, the Book of Common Prayer offers beautiful services for morning, noon, evening, and nighttime in a section called “The Daily Office” (pp 35-146). Daily Prayer for All Seasons offers a variation on that theme, where a complete service covers one or two pages, thereby eliminating the need to shuffle prayer books and hymnals. Daily Prayer for All Seasons works for individuals, small groups, and/or congregations. This prayer book presents a variety of images of God, uses inclusive and expansive language for and about God, and presents a rich variety of language, including poetry, meditation, and prayers from the broader community of faith.
