There’s something new to see in the Kirkyard and the Offering House – in fact Bethlehem has moved (temporarily) to Liberton and you can see the people involved in the Christmas story – those in the stable, the lone shepherd left guarding the sheep, and the wise men on their way from the east. Don’t miss it!
South East Edinburgh Churches Acting Together (SEECAT) are holding a joint service on Sunday 24th October at 3pm in Liberton Northfield Church. The service is entitled “God’s Good Earth” – details on our Events page.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 105
Meditation : consider these words this morning.
God and His People.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to our God to bless others in His Church in these days
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Bible translation work in Cameroon
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless this real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 105
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
Build your Church, Lord
Make us strong, Lord.
And bring a blessing to those in need this evening we ask.
Amen.
Considering the time and the opportunities we have at the moment to spend with God in prayer….and in this week leading up to World Day of Prayer on Friday 5th March….
As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in these busier days. In these weeks and months of lockdown 2021 it is not possible once again to open and run this space….for the moment .
You are invited however to make time to pause and take time out…at this time of the year in this season of Lent…perhaps for the first time….. and it doesn’t have to be a Tuesday!
However, this Tuesday instead of visiting the Upper Room you are encouraged to…..tarry a while with God, maybe a bit longer than usual……to wait…ask…seek…receive….
* Find a space to be still in a busy world
** For a regular time-out during this month
* Private prayer for yourself and for others
** Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit
You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.
You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 6pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during these particular weeks you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.
We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through these early days of 2021 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these changing and uncertain days. You are encouraged to take some exercise by the Government..and we would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider the Word for Today words and images from PSALM 121 at this time.
