James 5 & Anointing with Oil

James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.  Do …

Sackcloth & Ashes

REPENTANCE ACCORDING TO 2 CORINTHIANS 7:11 It is for a very good reason that the apostle enumerates seven causes, effects, or parts in his description of repentance. They are earnestness or carefulness, excuse, indignation, fear, longing, zeal, and avenging [ 2 Corinthians 7:11]. It should not seem absurd that I dare not determine whether they ought …

Lutheran Divine Liturgy

The Divine Liturgy of the Ukrainian Lutheran Church (source) Based on the Order of Service in the Ukrainian Evangelical Service Book (1933), Edited by Teodor Yarchuk and Published by the Ukrainian Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession. (As Appointed for Ordinary Sundays) THE ENTRANCE HYMN AND THE ENTRANCE PRAYER THE INVOCATION Pastor: Glory to God …

m a u n d y t h u r s d a y

"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." John 13:34 [If the Stripping of the Altar is observed as a public ceremony, it takes place at the conclusion of the Maundy Thursday liturgy. It may be done in silence, or …

A Prayer for all in Civil Authority

During this time of pandemic please remember to pray for those in authority, that God may guide them, give them wisdom and bring them to salvation if they do not know the Lord Jesus. First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all …

Daily Office BCP2019

I love the Book of Common Prayer and how it helps focus on day around Christ so I was elated to find a Saint Martin's Parish Daily Office Podcast using the new 2019 Book of Common Prayer. From the site: A Divine Service of the Church, known as the Daily Offices. This recording is offered …

The Great Litany

Just try it, trust me...this is the Great Litany according to the Book of Common Prayer 2019. It's Protestant! Yes, it really is, and perfect for Lenten devotions. The portions in bold italics are responses but I normally pray the entire section including the Supplication on my own. Just a suggestion when praying this Litany, …

Call to Prayer and Fast, Sunday 22nd March

Not a bad idea, I'm hoping others will join in and pray and fast this Sunday. Yours in the Lord, jm Source: GAFCON Archbishop Ben Kwashi & Archbishop Foley Beach GAFCON Chairman Archbishop Foley Beach and General Secretary Archbishop Ben Kwashi issue a call to prayer and fasting for this Sunday, 22 March, interceding against …

Ash Wednesday

"Keep me O Lord, while I tarry on this earth, in a serious seeking after you, and in an affectionate walking with you, every day of my life...that when you come, I may be found not hiding my talent, nor serving the flesh, nor yet asleep with my lamp unfurnished, but waiting and longing for …

Overcoming Coldness in Prayer

“A brother recently asked me what was the best way to overcome coldness of heart and a ‘bound’ spirit when he sought to pray. I told him to begin praising the Lord as soon as he dropped upon his knees, and if he could think of nothing else, to commence by thanking him that he …