I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed onto me,
Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.
i Corinthians 15 verse 3
Tag: Christmas
A Call to Evening Prayer
As part of the Kirk’s rhythm of prayer and devotion we invite people to pause and pray each day.
We offer a Daily Devotions Bible reading each morning and a focus for midday prayer.
At this time in your Monday you are invited to pause and pray as the day closes.
You may wish to revisit MATTHEW 24.32-35 and consider what Jesus said here.
You may need to name others before Father God.
You may want to be still with God as you look back on your day.
Time-Out in Advent
The Kirk is getting ready for Christmas times! The diary is looking a bit busier as we step into December!
The Kirkyard Nativity scenes are inviting us to walk around!
As a Church we 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 the early weeks and months of lockdown it was not possible to open and run this space…but it is now still available for one and all…whether you belong to Liberton Kirk or not.
You are invited to come….perhaps for the first time…..
* A place with space in a busy world
** For time-out in this Advent season
* Private prayer or with others
** With God – Father Son and Holy Spirit
Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm
Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm
There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.
But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are…at home or at work
You are invited to pause regularly at some time during the day and be still with 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 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week 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 latter weeks of 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.
Nativity in the Kirkyard
Here a few photos of the Nativity scenes that are currently in place around the kirk yard. Start at the Offering House just in side the gate.
A Challenge for December
Daily Devotions for December 26th, 2019
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : REVELATION 19 verses 1-10
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
What does it mean for you today?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others recently blessed by God
(Pray your own words to the LORD God.)
O LORD,
God of the future
Have mercy we ask and hear our prayers
For others
For family
For neighbours and colleagues
For ourselves this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from REVELATION 19
Reflect on the verses and words at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – our God of tomorrow
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
As we journey with you onwards and upwards
In Jesus’ name, Amen.