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Parables - The Hidden Treasure Dear Siblings in God, Grace and peace from our loving God. Let us pray … Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen Book of Common Prayer - General Thanksgiving I would ask you to read the Hidden Treasure parable from Matthew 13:...

Prayer O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Read more +++ The Bible in Time | Tuesday | Proper 27, Year B | Week of the 24th Sunday after Pentecost New Testament Study | Today - Day 68 | Reflections on 1 Corinthians 12 : Next - Day 69 | Reflections on 1 Corinthians 13 : +++ Reflection Today’s Reading -    Dear Friends in Christ,  After hats and behavior/institution of the Lord’s Supper, Paul describes in our reading today the structure of the Church/the Body of Christ/the Communion of Saints. All spiritual gifts come from God through the Holy Spirit. Key point is vs 12:4-7.  There are a v...

https://depositphotos.com/vector-images/evangelism.html Wednesday, 27 January 2021 Third Week of Epiphany Bible in Time: New Testament Study Day 19 The year that we are studying | 47 - 53 CE/ad Today: Background on the Antioch Churches | Revo. pp. 85 -95 Tomorrow : Acts 13 | Revo. 97 January Assignments Calendar February Assignments Calendar Prayer Suggestion:  For Peace against violence God of life, Every act of violence in our world, in our communities, between myself and others destroys a part of your creation.  Stir in my heart a renewed sense of reverence for all life. Give me the vision to recognize your spirit in every human being, however, they behave towards me. Make possible the impossible by cultivating in me the fertile seed of healing love. May I play my part in breaking the cycle of violence by realizing that peace begins with me.  In the name of Christ, who is our peace, Amen. (adapted from St. Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace, “Pra...

http://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/Pictures/Treasures%20of%20the% 20Bible%20(Jesus%27%20Ministry)/images/scan0019.jpg My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings in the Pentecost Season Opening Sentence | Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 | BCP p. 78 | Daily Office Prayers | Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives worship Readings | Biblegateway.com | Monday Psalm 89:1-18 & 89:19-52 Hosea 2:14-23 Acts 20:17-38 Luke 5:1-11 Psalm 89 I will proclaim Your love forever; David’s line will be forever. Who can be compared to the Lord? I am full of awe of You. Yours is the universes from all time beyond the Creation. Love and truth is the basis of your rule - We all rejoice! Acts 20 Paul met with the leaders at Ephesus - I told everyone about faith - persecu...