Second Sunday of Advent Year C 8th December 2024 Lectionary readings: Malachi 3 v1-4; Philippians 1 v3-11; Luke 3 v1-6. Being able to see the saving power of God. The prophet Malachi speaking on God’s behalf said; “The messenger you desire is coming with my promise and he is on his way.” (Malachi…
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This week, our 10 minute service reflects on John 14:6.
First Sunday of Advent Year C 1st December 2024 Lectionary readings: Jeremiah 33 v14-16; Psalm 25 v1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3 v9-13; Luke 21 v25-36. Looking back and moving on. The lectionary readings this week are a curious mix. They seem to be inviting us to look back to our roots, to ponder our…
Our 10 minute service this week reflects on John 15:9-12.
Sunday before Advent (Christ the King). Year B 24th November 2024. Lectionary Readings: Daniel 7 v9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1 v4b-8; John 18 v33-37. Added extras. John’s version of the encounter between Jesus and Pilate is more detailed than those of Mark, Matthew and Luke. (Mark 15 v1-5; Matthew 27 v11-14; Luke 23…
December 2024 Preaching Plan
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Psalm 145:1-3.
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 17th November 2024. Lectionary readings: Daniel 12 v1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10 v11-25; Mark 13 v1-8. Troubles. “Nations and kingdoms will go to war against each other. There will be earthquakes in many places and people will starve to death. But this is just the beginning…
Our 10 minute Bite Sized Service this week, reflects on Ephesians 4:32