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Daily Devotions for April 7th, 2020

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

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 12-19

Meditation : consider all that happens here!
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word today?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words
And now I pray for you to work them out
as a living reality in my life – even today
as I thank you that you are with me
on my journey through life.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from John 12
Reflect on these words and events…. And then pray as your day closes

LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Time out Tuesday in Holy Week

This is indeed an unusual Holy Week.

Yet our God is Loving, Faithful and only a prayer away!

As a Church we have set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM.
However in these times it is not possible to open and run this space sadly.

But…our Tuesdays can still be an opportunity for time out…

You are invited to pause at some time in your Tuesday 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…

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayer and Evening Prayer that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm.
We are also encouraged to pray the Lord’s Prayer with others in our city at 5pm.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this Holy Week together.

You may wish to use the PowerPoint provided online from

Weekend – 4-5 April ii

Daily Devotions for April 6th, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 38-44

Meditation : take time to consider these dramatic events
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead!
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
And for a family known to you at this time

Living and resurrected Jesus,
Lord of life,
Have mercy on us and our church family we ask in these days
For we believe and trust in you.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those attending and leading funerals this week
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from John 11
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God of ours

O Living and True God, our God, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
Oh pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Palm Sunday, April 5th 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 17-37

Meditation : take time to consider this passage this morning
Jesus comforts Mary and Martha.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered
Pray for those grieving at this time

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
Amen.

Midday
Pray the words of the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the words again from John 11 as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this Jesus
Including for others known to you in need at this time

O Lord, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need at this time before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday April 4th, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 1-16

Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
The death of Laazarus.
What do they mean for you at this time?

Pray in response to the God of John 11
Looking again at verses 4 and 5

O LORD
Hear our morning prayer
For ourselves
For others
For our world
In these days
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

Father,
As we reflect on the promises and prophecies in your Word,
we pray that you will give us wisdom and understanding
to see the relevance of these and apply them in our times.
Thank you that all these promises and prophesies are fulfilled in Christ Jesus,
our High Priest, who ever intercedes for us.
Amen.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again
Reflect prayerfully on the words and people involved here ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others in need of comfort at this time

Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.