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Time-out in October

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these recent weeks and months sadly it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!!

You are invited to….

* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God

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 work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during OCTOBER 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 these times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk – the church magazine has more information.

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.

You are invited to take time out with God.
You are invited to the Upper Room tomorrow.

Daily Devotions for Monday 5th October, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 93

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
The LORD is King!
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself?

Then take time to Pray in response
As you bow in the Presence of the LORD our King

LORD God,
As we bow before You
As we bring our sacrifice of praise
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth
As it is in heaven
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who live near the Kirk
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give saving grace we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 93

Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God of ours

O Living and True God, our King, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
And in our lives may others see evidence of Your Kingdom life and grace
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Sunday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For the Church in our city

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Sunday 4th October, 2020

Communion Sunday at LK

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

Reading : PSALM 119 verse 104

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Psalm.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by in this one verse?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered
Pray for the Communion Service to evidence God at work

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.

Midday
Pray 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 Psalm 119.104 again as your day ends

Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need at this time

O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this Sunday.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Saturday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For friends and neighbours

For our Church of Scotland family

For university staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time