Bethany

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 12 verses 1-11 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Israel, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Libya and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Thursday 12th October, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust in response to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Liz Crocker, Deacon at Moredun Tron
Father God…hear our prayers and bless her we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Receive our sacrifice of praise
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
Keep us close to Yourself as we journey into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd March, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
The Plot against Jesus.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to pray to this Jesus we love and follow.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on funeral directors/staff in our community
God of comfort…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on these people

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Christmas Jumper BYOC for Bethany

On Wednesday morning you are invited to pause and Bring Your Own Cuppa and chat a while with others via Zoom.

This week you are invited to wear a Christmas jumper or hat and consider making a donation to Bethany Christian Trust at this time of year…the link is below.

Come and go as you wish…and keep the hosts in the far north company…whatever the weather outside!
If you haven’t received the Zoom ID email please do contact Gary or Alastair!

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