21st September: St.Matthew: Trinity 14
online Morning Prayer from St.Oswald’s.
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Paul has had his problems with with the Christians in the church at Corinth over the years. He now wishes to remind them that he has always spoken openly and truthfully to them, so they might see the light of God in Christ.
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Matthew 9:9:-13
Something to think about
Tax collectors were disliked and despised by many of the Jews and shunned by the religious leaders as sinners and Law breakers. A well-known proverb lead Jesus into a quotation from the prophet Hosea, who as well as condemning the Israelites of his day for their disloyalty to God, spoke of the power of his love for them (Hosea 6:6, 11;1-6)
Collect
Father, giver of all gifts:
bring joy to our hearts through your Holy Spirit,
that the world may believe the good news
which comes to us through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Post Communion
Lord God, the source of truth and love,
keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
united in prayer and the breaking of bread,
and one in joy and simplicity of heart,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Next Sunday’s (28th) Readings:
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
John 6:25-35
Please remember in your prayers this week:
Those who are unable to be with us in church, including Linda Torr and Arthur Williams.
Those who are ill, especially Graham Price.
The recently bereaved, especially the family and friends of Anne Brown, Patricia Jones, Gloria Bates, Nicholas Flux and Rita Mawbey.
Areas of conflict: the Ukraine, the Middle East and too many others.
Our local churches.
Our Ministry Team: Dwayne, Maggie, Nigel & Lynda.