:: THE METHODIST CHURCH IN THE CARIBBEAN AND THE AMERICAS

YEAR ‘A’ 2007-2008

Revised Common Lectionary Copyright © 1992 Consultation on Common
Texts Used by Permission.

Collects are taken from Common Worship: Collects and Post Communions

(Church House Publishing 2004) and used by permission.

DATE

LESSONS

COLLECT

DECEMBER 02, 2007

Fourth Lord’s Day before the Nativity

ADVENT LORD’S DAY

Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm 122 (MHB 58)

Romans 13:11-14

Matthew 24:36-44

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility; that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

HIV/AIDS HEALTH AWARENESS DAY

Blue or Purple

Isaiah 9:1-4;

Psalm 27:5-13;

1 Peter 2:19-25

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

DECEMBER 09, 2007

Third Lord’s Day before the Nativity

BIBLE LORD’S DAY

Isaiah 11:1-10

Psalm 72:1-7, 1819-

(MHB 58)

Romans 15:4-13

Matthew 3:1-12

Father in heaven, who sent your Son to redeem the world and will send him again to be our judge: give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming that, when he comes again, we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith through Jesus Christ our Lord.

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY (December 10)

Blue or Purple

Genesis 1: 1-3, 26-31

Acts 1): 9-15, 34

Mark 3: 13-35

DECEMBER 16, 2007

Second Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Blue or Purple

Isaiah 35:1-10

Psalm 146:5-10

(MHB 62)

(or Luke 1:47-55)

(MHB 7)

James 5:7-10

Matthew 11:2-11

God for whom we watch and wait, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right, with Jesus Christ our Lord who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God now and forever more..

DECEMBER 23, 2007

Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Blue or Purple

Isaiah 7:10-16

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

Eternal God, as Mary waited for the birth of your Son, so we

wait for his coming in glory; bring us through the birth pangs

of this present age to see, with her, our great salvation
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

DECEMBER 24, 2007

The Eve of the Nativity

White

Isaiah 9:2-7

Psalm 96

Titus 2:11-14

Luke 2:1-20

Almighty God, you make us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ: grant that, as we joyfully receive him as our redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him when he shall come to be our judge; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

DECEMBER 25, 2007

THE FESTIVAL OF THE NATIVITY

White

Isaiah 52:7-10

(MHB 2)

Hebrews 1:1-12

John 1:1-14

Almighty God, you have given us your only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born

of a pure virgin: grant that we, who have been born again
and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily

be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ your

Son our Lord.

DECEMBER 30, 2007

Lord’s Day in the Nativity Octave

White

Isaiah 63:7-9

Psalm 148 (MHB 63)

Hebrews 2:10-18

Matthew 2:13-23

Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home: help your Church to live as one family, united in love and obedience, and bring us all at last to our home in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

DECEMBER 31/JANUARY 1

Watch Night/ New Year

White or Gold

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Psalm 8 (MHB 18) or

Psalm 90 (MHB 46)

Revelation 21:1-6a

Matthew 25:31-46

Eternal God, you sent your Son to be born among us
that we might be born again to newness of life. Fill us with the gladness of your great redemption, that as we begin this new year with your blessing, we may continue it in your favour, and live all our days as your children in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord; who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

JANUARY 06, 2008

Second Lord’s Day after the Nativity

Epiphany

White and Gold

Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 (MHB 40)

Ephesians 3:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12

Lord God, the bright splendour whom the nations seek: may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light discern the glory of your presence in your Son; the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

JANUARY 06, 2008

THE RENEWAL OF THE COVENANT

Jeremiah 31-31-33

MHB 2

Revelation 21: 1-7

John 15: 1-8

Almighty God our Father, who have appointed your Son Jesus Christ to be the mediator of a new and better covenant: give unto us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may draw near with a true heart, and in full assurance of faith, and be united with you in a perpetual covenant; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, now and forever. Amen.

JANUARY 13, 2008

Third Lord’s Day after the Nativity

BAPTISM OF THE LORD

Octave of Prayer for Christian Unity

(Begins Monday)

White

Isaiah 42:1-9

Psalm 29

Acts 10:34-43

Matthew 3:13-17

Lord of all time and eternity, you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son: by the power of your Spirit complete the heavenly work of our rebirth through the waters of the new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

JANUARY 20, 2008

Ninth Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

Green

Isaiah 49:1-7

Psalm 40:1-11 (MHB 31)

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1:29-42

God of all mercy, your Son proclaimed good news to the poor, release to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed:
anoint us with your Holy Spirit and set all your people free
to praise you in Christ our Lord.

JANUARY 27, 2008

Eight Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

Green

Isaiah 9:1-4

Psalm 27:1, 4-9 (MHB 27)

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Matthew 4:12-23

God of heaven, you send the gospel to the ends of the earth
and your messengers to every nation: send your Holy Spirit to transform us by the good news of everlasting life in Jesus Christ our Lord.

FEBRUARY 03, 2008

Seventh Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

TRANSFIGURATION

White

Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 99

2 Peter 1:16-21

Matthew 17:1-9

Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross: give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

FEBRUARY 06, 2008

ASH WEDNESDAY

Gray

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

Psalm 51:1-17

(MHB 35)

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ

your Son our Lord.

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Sixth Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

Purple

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

Psalm 32

Romans 5:12-19

Matthew 4:1-11

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness and was tempted as we are, yet without sin: give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

FEBRUARY 17, 2008

Fifth Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

Purple

Genesis 12:1-4a

Psalm 121 (MHB 57)

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

John 3:1-17

Almighty God, you see that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

FEBRUARY 24, 2008

(1) Fourth Lord’s Day before the

Resurrection

Exodus 17:1-7

Psalm 95 (MHB1)

Romans 5:1-11

John 4:5-42

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

(2) MCCA MEN LORD’S DAY

Purple

Proverbs 19:1-11

Psalm 1 (MHB15)

Ephesians 6: 10-20

Mark 10: 17-22

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

MARCH 02, 2008

Third Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

(March 7)

Purple

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Psalm 23 ((MHB 25) Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

Merciful Lord, you know our struggle to serve you: when sin spoils our lives and overshadows our hearts, come to our aid and turn us back to you again; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

MARCH 09, 2008

Second Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

Commencement of Passiontide

Purple

Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130 ((MHB 59)
Romans 8:6-11
John 11:1-45

Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world: lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion,
that we may know eternal peace through the shedding of our Saviour's blood, Jesus Christ our Lord who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever

MARCH 16, 2008

Lord’s Day before the Resurrection

PASSION/PALM

Purple; Red or Scarlet as alternative for Holy Week

Liturgy of the Palms

Matthew 21:1-11

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 (MHB 56)

Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11

Matthew 26:14-27:66

or Matthew 27:11-54

Lord Jesus Christ, you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant, and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation: give us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as Lord and King, to the glory of God the Father.

Eternal God, in your tender love towards the human race
you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and to suffer death upon a cross. Grant that we may follow the example of his great humility, and share in the glory of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

MARCH 17- 22, 2008

HOLY WEEK

CRUCIFIXION OF OUR LORD

EVE OF THE RESURRECTION

Pages 184 -219 of the Methodist Prayer Book

MARCH 23, 2008

FESTIVAL OF THE RESURRECTION

White or Gold

Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31: 1-6
(MHB 2)
Colossians 3:1-4
John 20:1-18
or Matthew 28:1-10

God of Life, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection have delivered us from the power of our enemy,:
grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his risen life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

MARCH 30, 2008

Second Lord’s Day of the Resurrection

White or Gold

Acts 2:14a, 22-32 or

Isaiah 12:1-6

Psalm 16 (MHB 20)

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31

Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts, that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father.

APRIL 06, 2008

Third Lord’s Day of the Resurrection

White or Gold

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 or

Isaiah 25;1-9

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (MHB 55)

1 Peter 1:17-23

Luke 24:13-35

Living God, your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread: open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work; who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

APRIL 13, 2008

Fourth Lord’s Day of the Resurrection

White or Gold

Acts 2:42-47 or

Ezekiel 34: 7-15

Psalm 23 (MHB 25)

1 Peter 2:19-25

John 10:1-10

Merciful Father, you gave your Son Jesus Christ to be the good shepherd, and in his love for us to lay down his life and rise again: keep us always under his protection, and give us grace to follow in his steps; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

APRIL 20, 2008

Fifth Lord’s Day of the Resurrection

White or Gold

Acts 7:55-60 or

Proverbs 4: 10-18

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16

1 Peter 2:2-10

John 14:1-14

Risen Christ, your wounds declare your love for the world
and the wonder of your risen life: give us compassion and courage to risk ourselves for those we serve, to the glory of God the Father.

APRIL 27, 2008

(1) Sixth Lord’s Day of the Resurrection

Acts 17:22-31

or Isaiah 6: 1-8

Psalm 66:8-20

(MHB 39)

1 Peter 3:13-22

John 14:15-21

God our redeemer, you have delivered us from the power of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of your Son: grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life, so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

(2) LOCAL PREACHERS’ LORD’S DAY

White or Gold

Jeremiah 1: 4-12

Psalm 63 (MHB 47)

Colossians 3: 18-4;6

John 4: 46-54

Almighty God, who in very age raise up your servants, the prophets, to exalt your name and declare your purpose among the nations: anoint and inspire by the Holy Spirit, those whom you have called to preach, that they may be both courageous and zealous in telling the good news, and be wise in winning persons for your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

MAY 01, 2008

FESTIVAL OF THE ASCENSION

White or Gold

Acts 1:1-11 or

Daniel 7: 9-17

Psalm 47

Ephesians 1:15-23

Luke 24:44-53

These readings may also be used on the Lord’s day after the Ascension

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens, so we in heart and mind may also ascend
and with him continually dwell; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

MAY 04, 2008

Lord’s day in the Ascension Octave

Seventh Lord’s Day after the Resurrection

White or Gold

Acts 1:6-14 or

Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-14

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

John 17:1-11

O God the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless, but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

MAY 11, 2008

FESTIVAL OF THE GIFT OF THE HOY SPIRIT

(1) Pentecost

Red

Joel 2: 23-29

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b (MHB 52)

Acts 2:1-21 or

1 Corinthians 12:3b-13

John 7:37-39

God, who as at this time taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit:
grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort;
through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

(2) MOTHERS’ DAY

Exodus 2: 1-10

Psalm 34 (MHB 29)

2 Corinthians 1: 3-7

Luke 2: 33-35

God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth: strengthen us each day, that in joy and sorrow we may know your presence; through Jesus Christ our lord.

MAY 18, 2008

(1) First Lord’s Day after Pentecost

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLY TRINITY

Genesis 1:1-2:4a

Psalm 8 (MHB 18)

2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Matthew 28:16-20

Almighty Godyou have given us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the Unity: keep us steadfast in this faith, that we may evermore be defended from all adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

(2) ALDERSGATE LORD’S DAY

Beginning of the

OCTAVE OF METHODIST HERITAGE

White

Isaiah 12:1-6

Psalm 130 (MHB 59)

2 Peter 1:1-11

Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20

Almighty God, you raised up your servants, John and Charles Wesley, to proclaim anew the gift of redemption and the life of holiness. Pour out your Spirit and revive your work among us; that inspired by the same faith, and upheld by the same grace in word and sacrament, we and all your children may be made one in the unity of your Church on earth, even as we are made one in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

MAY 25, 2008

Second Lord’s Day after Pentecost

End of the

OCTAVE OF METHODIST HERITAGE

Green

Isaiah 49:8-16a

Psalm 62:5-12

(MHB 36)

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Matthew 6:24-34

O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in you,
mercifully accept our prayers and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in the keeping of your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

JUNE 01, 2008

Third Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 6:11-22; 7:24; 8:14-19

Psalm 46 (MHB 33)

Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 (29-31)

Matthew 7:21-29

Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth: send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you. Grant this for your only Son Jesus Christ's sake.

JUNE 08, 2008

Fourth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 12:1-9

Psalm 33:1-12

Romans 4:13-25

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Almighty God, you have broken the tyranny of sin and have sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts whereby we call you Father: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that we and all creation may be brought to the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

JUNE 15, 2008

Fifth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

FATHERS’ DAY

Genesis 18:1-15

Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (MHB 55)

Romans 5:1-8

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

Gracious Father, by the obedience of Jesus you brought salvation to our wayward world: draw us into harmony with your will, that we may find all things restored in him, our Saviour Jesus Christ.

JUNE 22, 2008

(1) Sixth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 21:8-21

Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 (MHB 44)

Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

(2) MCCA WOMEN’S LORD’S DAY

Ruth 1: 1-15

Psalm 42 (MHB 32)

Romans 15: 1-16

Luke 10: 38-40

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory

JUNE 29, 2008

Seventh Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 22:1-14

Psalm 13

Romans 6:12-23

Matthew 10:40-42

Creator God, you made us all in your image: may we discern you in all that we see, and serve you in all that we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever

JULY 06, 2008

Eight Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 72 (MHB 40)

Romans 7:15-25a

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Generous God, you give us gifts and make them grow:
though our faith is small as mustard seed, make it grow to your glory and the flourishing of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

JULY 13, 2008

Ninth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 25:19-34

Psalm 25

Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save us from despair, that we may trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

JULY 20, 2008

Tenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (UMH 854)
Romans 8:12-25
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

JULY 27, 2008

Eleventh Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

God of our pilgrimage, you have willed that the gate of mercy
should stand open for those who trust in you: look upon us with your favour that we who follow the path of your will
may never wander from the way of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

AUGUST 03, 2008

Twelfth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 32:22-31

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Romans 9:1-5

Matthew 14:13-21

God of glory, the end of our searching, help us to lay aside
all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom, and to give all that we have to gain the pearl beyond all price,
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.

AUGUST 10, 2008

Thirteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b

Romans 10:5-15

Matthew 14:22-33

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray and to give more than either we desire or deserve: pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AUGUST 17, 2008

Fourteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Genesis 45:1-15

Psalm 133

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28

Almighty God, who called your Church to bear witness
that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself:
help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross, and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

AUGUST 24, 2008

Fifteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 1:8-2:10

Psalm 124

Romans 12:1-8

Matthew 16:13-20

Almighty God, whose only Son has opened for us
a new and living way into your presence: give us pure hearts and steadfast wills to worship you in spirit and in truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

AUGUST 31 2008

Sixteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 3:1-15

Psalm 105:1-6,

23-26, 45c

Romans 12:9-21

Matthew 16:21-28

Keep, O Lord, your Church, with your perpetual mercy; and, because without you our human frailty cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

SEPTEMBER 07, 2008

(1) Seventeenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 12:1-14

Psalm 148 (MHB 63)

Romans 13:8-14

Matthew 18:15-20

O Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear the prayers
of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

(2) CONNEXIONAL LORD’S DAY

Isaiah 51: 1-3, 7-11

MHB 2

Romans 12; 1-18

John 15; 1-11

Almighty God, who called your Church to witness that you were in Christ reconciling men to yourself: help us so to proclaim the good news of your love that all who hear it may be reconciled to you; through him who died for us and rose again, and reigns with you and the Hoy spirit, one God, now and forever.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Eighteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 14:19-31

Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21

Romans 14:1-12

Matthew 18:21-35

Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you: pour your love into our hearts and draw us to yourself, and so bring us at last to your heavenly city where we shall see you face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2008

Nineteenth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 16:2-15

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 Philippians 1:21-30

Matthew 20:1-16

Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us your gift of faith
that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to that which is before, we may run the way of your commandments
and win the crown of everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Twentieth Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 78
Philippians 2:1-13
Matthew 21:23-32

God, the giver of life, whose Holy Spirit wells up within your Church: by the Spirit's gifts equip us to live the gospel of Christ and make us eager to do your will, that we may share with the whole creation the joys of eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

CONNEXIONAL

CHRISTIAN

EDUCATION

LORD’S DAY

Joshua 4:1-7:

Set up stones so you can tell the stories.

Acts 8:26-38:

Philip tells the good news to the Ethiopian.

Luke 1:46-55

Mary's story of faith told through song.

OCTOBER 05, 2008

Twenty-First Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

MINISTRIES

MONTH

(October)

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Psalm 19 (MHB 23)

Philippians 3:4b-14

Matthew 21:33-46

Father of light, in whom is no change or shadow of turning,
you give us every good and perfect gift and have brought us to birth by your word of truth: may we be a living sign of that kingdom where your whole creation will be made perfect
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Ordained Ministry:

Isaiah 49: 1-7

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1: 29-42

Almighty God, you have entrusted to your Church a share in the ministry of your Son our great high priest: inspire by your Holy Spirit the hearts of many to offer themselves for the ministry of your Church, that strengthened by his power, they may work for the increase of your kingdom and set forward the eternal praise of your name; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

World Communion Day

Micah 4; 1-5

Psalm 145 1 (MHB 15)

James 4; 1-12

Matt. 5: 43-48

OCTOBER 12, 2008

Twenty-Second Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 32:1-14

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23

Philippians 4:1-9

Matthew 22:1-14

OCTOBER 19, 2008

Twenty-Third Lord’s Day after Pentecost

Green

Exodus 33:12-23

Psalm 99

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Matthew 22:15-22

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: help us so to hear them, to read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them that, through patience, and the comfort of your holy word, we may embrace and for ever hold fast the hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,

OCTOBER 26, 2008

Ninth Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Green

Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 (MHB 46)

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Matthew 22:34-46

Almighty God, who alone can bring order to the unruly wills and passions of sinful humanity: give your people grace
so to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that, among the many changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

NOVEMBER 01, 2008

All Saints

[Red]

(May be used on first Lord’s Day in November)

Revelation 7:9-17

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

(MHB 29

1 John 3:1-3

God of holiness, your glory is proclaimed in every age: as we rejoice in the faith of your saints, inspire us to follow their example with boldness and joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

NOVEMBER 02, 2008

Eight Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Green

Joshua 3:7-17

Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Matthew 23:1-12

Almighty and eternal God, you have kindled the flame of love
in the hearts of the saints: grant to us the same faith and power of love, that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may be sustained by their example and fellowship; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

NOVEMBER 09, 2008

Seventh Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13

God of peace, whose Son Jesus Christ proclaimed the kingdom and restored the broken to wholeness of life:
look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your healing power make whole both people and nations;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

CARIBBEAN CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES

SUNDAY

Green

Heavenly Father, you have called us in the Body of your Son Jesus Christ to continue his work of reconciliation and reveal you to the world: forgive us the sins which tear us apart;
give us the courage to overcome our fears and to seek that unity which is your gift and your will; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Sixth Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Green

Judges 4:1-7

Psalm 123

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Matthew 25:14-30

Heavenly Lord, you long for the world's salvation: stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess and revive in us new hope
that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord.

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

(1) Fifth Lord’s Day before the Nativity

Christ the King

Green

Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

Psalm 100 (MHB 6)

Ephesians 1:15-23

Matthew 25:31-46

God the Father, help us to hear the call of Christ the King
and to follow in his service, whose kingdom has no end;
for he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, one glory.

(2) MCCA

YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS

LORD’S DAY

Ecclesiastes 11:9 -12:7

Psalm 1 (MHB 15)

1 Timothy 4: 6-12

Matthew 10; 26-32

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

Fourth Lord’s Day before the Nativity

ADVENT LORD’S DAY

HIV/AIDS HEALTH AWARENESS DAY

Blue or Purple

Isaiah 64:1–9

Psalm 80:1–7, 17–19

1 Corinthians 1:3–9

Mark 13:24–37

(Year B begins)

Remembrance Sunday

2 Samuel 23: 13-17

Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39

Matthew 5: 1-12

Eternal God, in whose perfect realm no sword is drawn but the sword of justice, and no strength known but the strength of love: guide and inspire all who seek your kingdom that peoples and nations may find their security in the love which casts out fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

Harvest Thanksgiving

Genesis 8: 15-22

Acts 14: 13-17

Mark 4:1-9

Eternal God, you crown the year with your goodness
and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:
grant that we may use them to your glory, for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Church Anniversary

Genesis 28: 10-22

Hebrews 10: 19-25

Matthew 21: 12-16

Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the anniversary of this church: we thank you for the fellowship of those who have worshipped here, and we pray that all who seek you here may find you, and, being filled with the Holy Spirit,
may become a living temple, a dwelling place for your life-giving presence in the world. We ask it through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Missions

Isaiah 42: 1-9

Romans 1: 8-17

Matthew 16: 13 -19

Almighty God, who called your Church to witness that you were in Christ reconciling the world to yourself: help us to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may be drawn to you; through him who was lifted up on the cross,
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Education Lord’s Day

Proverbs 3: 13-17

Acts 17: 16-34

Luke 2; 41-52