Readings:       James 3:1-12
Matthew 16:13-20
Sentence:        And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. Matthew 16:17
Collect:           Creator God, you have made us not in one mould, but in many: so deepen our unity in Christ that we may rejoice in our diversity. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. 
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Readings:       Psalm 23
                        Psalm 36:5-9
Sentence:        "How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7
Collect:           God of unchangeable power, our strength at all times; guard us from all dangers and support us in all difficulties that we may live victoriously now and forever; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. 
Preacher: Ken Diekema
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Readings:       Mark 10:17-31, Matthew 6:19-21
Sentence:        For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
                        Matthew 6:21
Collect:           Almighty and everlasting God, by your Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified; hear the prayer we offer for all your faithful people, that in the ministry to which you have called us we may serve you in holiness and truth; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Preacher: Miriam Taylor

Readings:       Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 15:11-32
Sentence:        "But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him." Luke 15:20
Collect:           Loving Father, You welcome us home even after we stray.
Teach us to trust in your forgiveness and to extend that same mercy to others. When we encounter brokenness in ourselves or in those we serve, help us respond with patience and hope. May our hearts mirror Your compassion especially toward those seeking a second chance, In Jesus name, Amen
Preacher: Richard Dyer

Readings:       Romans 12:9-21
Matthew 5:1-12;
Sentence:        Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3
Collect:           Jesus, Saviour in storm, when the waters of the deep are broken up, when the landmarks are washed away or drowned, come to us across the water; for the glory of your holy name. Amen. 
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Readings:       Philippians 3:7-11, Matthew 13:44-46
Sentence:        More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. 
Philippians 3:8
Collect:           God of the hungry, make us hunger and thirst for the right, till our thirst for justice has been satisfied and hunger has gone from the earth. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen. 
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Readings:       1 Corinthians 1:26-31
                        Matthew 13:31–33
                        Matthew 11:25-27
Sentence:        So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet:
                        “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the  world.” Matthew 13:35
Collect:           God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish in us all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Alastair Smith

Readings:       Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43;
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Sentence:        Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish;
2 Peter 3:14
Collect:           God of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion, nourish in us all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth

Readings:       Romans 8:1-11
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23
Sentence:        “… the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” Matthew 13:23
Collect:           Praise to you, God, for all your work among us. Yours is the vigour in creation, yours is the impulse in our new discoveries. Make us adventurous, yet reverent and hopeful in all we do. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Preacher: Richard Dyer

Readings:       John 7:14-24, Matthew 11:2-6; 16-24
Sentence:        “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have good news brought to them. Matthew 11:4-5
Collect:           Holy and eternal God, give us such trust in your sure purpose, that we measure our lives not by what we have done or failed to do, but by our faithfulness to you. Hear this prayer for your love’s sake. Amen.
Preacher: Glen Ashworth