Lent 5: Reading – Psalm 126
A prayer of blessing
A blessing on you,
God the Father,
for the goodness of your creation.
A blessing on you,
God the Son,
for bringing us your salvation.
A blessing on you,
God the Holy Spirit,
for your ongoing revelation.
A blessing on God
now and for evermore.
Amen.
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Psalm 32
A prayer for forgiveness
Great and mighty God, our creator and provider,
it is so easy for us to take your gifts,
your provision for us in your world,
and to misuse it,
for all the gifts that I have wasted this week,
forgive me.
For the love and care that you have given us,
for the times we have kept them locked within us
and not shared with others,
for all the love that I have wasted this week,
forgive me.
For the words that should bring comfort,
that should bring understanding,
but often bring hurt and discomfort,
for all the words that I have wasted this week,
forgive me.
Loving God, you wait for us
to follow your way of justice and reconciliation,
though it may be narrow and difficult,
for all the opportunities that I have wasted
this week, forgive me.
To all who truly repent you say:
‘Your sins are forgiven,
follow me.’
Thanks be to God. Amen.
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Bible Month Learning Event
Perth Methodist Church
Saturday 12th May 2018
10.15 am to 3.30 pm
(Rescheduled from 2nd March 2018)
The Methodist Bible Month Initiative, provides churches and circuits with an opportunity to focus on Jonah for an entire month (June is suggested), with support materials being made available via the Connexional website. The Bible Month Initiative is an important response to the challenge of developing biblical engagement and biblical literacy throughout the Connexion.
In preparation for the Bible month, Professor John Drane and Olive Fleming Drane will lead local preachers and worship leaders, small group leaders and anyone who would like an opportunity to enhance their biblical knowledge and understanding.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided; there is no charge for the event. Perth’s premises were refurbished in 2017, and provide a warm welcoming environment for study and fellowship.
To book a place please contact Fiona at the Scotland District office, making her aware of any specific dietary requirements.
Methodist Women in Britain have produced Lenten reflections for personal and group use. The weekly material follows the theme of Seek Peace and Pursue it.
Psalm 91
Prayer
I, who live in the shelter of the Most High,
who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,
will say to the Lord,
‘My refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.’
For you will deliver me
from the snare of the fowler,
and from the deadly pestilence;
you will cover me with your pinions,
and under your wings I will find refuge;
your faithfulness is a shield and buckler.
Amen.
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It has been Methodist practice since the time of John Wesley to hold this annual Service in which we are invited to remember our calling as the people of God and to renew our commitment to God’s service. This Service also includes the celebration of Holy Communion in which all are invited to participate as they wish.
