This Sunday is the 17th of January 2020,
the second Sunday of Epiphany
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Grace, mercy and peace
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
be with you.
Welcome to our Online Worship for this week. We continue in the season of Epiphany this week with a story from John’s Gospel as Jesus calls Philip to follow him and encounters the somewhat cynical Nathanael.
During January, we are very pleased to welcome some of our overseers and leaders within the Diocese to give each of our talks. Last week, our Area Dean Rev Wil North recorded a message for us. This week we are pleased to welcome the Venerable Julie Conalty, the Archdeacon of Tonbridge, as our guest speaker. It wasn’t planned (at least not by us), but her message fits very well as a counterpoint to David’s story of his journey to faith last week.
This is a depressing thought we know, but the Government’s Scientific Advisers are saying we have not yet reached the peak of this particular wave of Covid-19. So, please do be vigilant and stay safe. If you need some extra help in any way, or would like a space to talk, please don’t hesitate to be in touch so that we can support you.
Notices
There are a number of things to be aware of at the moment. This page will tell you more.
Songs to sing today
Crown him with many crowns
How great is our God
All-Age song: Glow
Julie’s video sermon for this Sunday
00:27 the Bible Reading with Martyn, 02:28 onwards the Sermon with Archdeacon Julie.
Prayers for today
Prayers of Intercession
for Epiphany
We pray for the coming of God’s kingdom.
You sent your Son to bring good news to the poor,
sight to the blind,
freedom to the captives
and salvation to your people:
anoint us with your Spirit; rouse us to work in his name.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to bring help to the poor
and freedom to the oppressed.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to tell the world
the good news of your healing love.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to those who mourn,
to bring joy and gladness instead of grief.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Send us to proclaim that the time is here
for you to save your people.
Father, by your Spirit
bring in your kingdom.
Father, use us, unworthy as we are,
to bring in your kingdom of mercy, justice, love and peace.
Empower us by your Spirit and unite us in your Son,
that all our joy and delight may be to serve you,
now and for ever.
Amen.
A prayer about the COVID-19 pandemic
Almighty God,
healer of the sick and strength of the weak,
look with mercy on all those who suffer at this time.
Bring healing to those who are sick,
bring peace to those who are anxious,
bring strength to those who care for them,
and bring wisdom to our leaders
that our whole society may journey together through this difficult time
with determination and generosity,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Collect for this Sunday
Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
Blessing
May Christ the Son of God
perfect in you the image of his glory
and gladden your hearts
with the good news of his kingdom;
and may the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.
Amen.
Be at peace. Love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
Resources for the week ahead
Prayer pointers
- Those who have asked for our prayers (Offham): Ron Marchant, Cynthia & John Noble, Malcolm Scott, Irina Walker, Hazel Watson.
- Those who have asked for our prayers (West Malling): Lucy Clifford, Martin Healing-Mills, Robin & Rosemary Law, Barbara & Graham Norton, Barbara Pallett, Eileen Vickers, Janet & John Wincott, Ann & Colin, and Heather, William, Stephanie, Michael, Alice, Jennifer and Rene.
- For the families of Jo Hazell, Colin Patterson, Doreen Roberts and Valerie Crittenden, who have all died recently.
- For those in our congregation who work in the healthcare professions. For healing, care, strength and comfort and for their witness at work.
- Giving thanks for our PCC members, and all that that they do to manage our finances, our buildings and work in partnership and ministry with Rev David.
- Prayers for St Mary’s Church and the people of West Malling.
- As we respond to the Coronavirus pandemic, we pray for the UK and world authorities; political, medical, scientific, civil and religious. We pray especially for those involved in caring for the sick and dying, and those who are working to distribute the vaccine.
- For HM Queen and our nation, for the Prime Minister and Government, for loving and respectful discourse, truth and integrity in political life.
- For unity and reconciliation in our nation now that our departure from the European Union has been completed.
- For authorities and emergency services working in areas of war, humanitarian or ecological tragedy including all nations affected by Coronavirus. Especially we pray for the USA during this period of transition to President-Elect Joe Biden, we pray also for India and Brazil, we pray for the people of Beirut and the Lebanon, for Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and the Yemen.
- For Rev Peeter Kaldur, and our partner churches of St Michael’s, Jõhvi and Pühajõe church in Estonia.
Lectionary readings for Daily Prayer
Morning & Evening Prayer in Ordinary Time (i.e. Daily Prayer for Monday on Monday, Tuesday on Tuesday etc).
Epiphany Season.
Monday Morning – Psalms 145, 146, Amos 6, 1 Corinthians 6.1-11
Monday Evening – Psalm 71 (or) 105, Genesis 6.11-7.10, Matthew 24.1-14
Tuesday Morning – Psalms 132, 147.1-12, Amos 7, 1 Corinthians 6.12-end
Tuesday Evening – Psalms 89.1-37, Genesis 7.11-end, Matthew 24.15-28
Wednesday Morning – Psalms 81, 147.13-end, Amos 8, 1 Corinthians 7.1-24
Wednesday Evening – Psalms 97, 98, Genesis 8.1-14, Matthew 24.29-end
Thursday Morning – Psalms 76, 148, Amos 9, 1 Corinthians 7.25-end
Thursday Evening – Psalms 99, 100, 111, Genesis 8.15-9.7, Matthew 25.1-13
Friday Morning – Psalms 27, 149, Hosea 1.1-2.1, 1 Corinthians 8
Friday Evening – Psalm 73, Genesis 9.8-19, Matthew 25.14-30
Saturday Morning – Psalms 122, 128, 150, Hosea 2.2-17, 1 Corinthians 9.1-14
Saturday Evening – Psalms 61, 66, Genesis 11.1-9, Matthew 25.31-end
