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Whitsuntide Holy Spirit of God, on the Day of Pentecost You Came Once for All to the Church As the Gift of Our Exalted Lord Dates to remember Prayer Notes mmoravianoravian 1st June [6th after Easter] John 17:1-11 JUNE 2014 mmessengeressenger Pentecost 8 Great High Priest, who caused the light of eternal life to shine upon the world June and has taught us, by word and example, to lift up our eyes to heaven in prayer; open our hearts and lips to bless and praise your name, that we might share your glory. As there is one God and Father of us all, one hope of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, unite us all in one holy bond that we may with one Beginning of 17 mind and one mouth glorify your precious name. Amen the building of June Herrnhut, 1722 8th June [Whit Sunday] John 20:19-23 Whitsuntide Holy Spirit of God, on the day of Pentecost you came once for all to the church as the gift of our exalted Lord. Come to us in your grace and power today, breathing life into our souls and kindling in our hearts your flame of love. Make 16 22 Jesus real to us, teach us more about him and deepen our faith in him; that we Because the date for Easter changes music of the brass band which led the heaven like the sound of a mighty wind! June June may be changed into his likeness and be his witnesses in the world. Fill the every year the date for Whitsunday way. The Whit Walks were well supported It filled the house where they were hearts of his disciples today with the same gift from the same Master, that we changes also. For Whitsunday always in many areas and crowds would come meeting” Marvellous, but then the Refugee Week might find fullness of life in him and serve him all the days of our life with the comes fifty days after Easter, on the out to see who was walking that year. I frightening fiery tongues moved among strength, joy and fruits of your Spirit. Amen www.refugeeweek.org.uk seventh Sunday afterwards and as the have experienced them in various places them and they were empowered to 15th June [Trinity Sunday] Matthew 28:16-20 date for Easter is chosen according to of ministry from Kingswood to speak, and with what tremendous effect. Merciful and gracious Father, who has shared with us the mystery of your divine the phases of the moon there is little that Fairfield/Wheler Street and Oldham Some said they were drunk - there are 26 nature; showing the fullness of your love in giving your only Son for our redemption can be done to help those who would (Westwood). I believe they will still June always some to speak out against God's and sending down upon us the power of your Spirit. Complete in us the work of like a fixed date for Easter. continue in some form or other, here and mighty power. your salvation, that we who have fellowship in Christ may come to share fully there, as a procession of witness, but the International Day Whit Sunday was originally White Sunday the undying life he lives with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God; that old appeal seems to have gone. Dare we pray for an out-pouring of the in Support of we might firmly believe in you, boldly confess your name, and joyfully worship because traditionally it was the day on Holy Spirit that the church might be filled Victims of Torture you, one holy, glorious and undivided Trinity, for ever and ever. Amen which new Christians were baptized and Not only that - the name has changed! and empowered for the work of Matthew 10:24-39 they would wear white clothing which Look at our new Liturgy book and our 22nd June [Trinity 1] witnessing to the love of Jesus and his witnessed to their new status as followers Daily Watchwords and see what the Eternal God, who does not change as people change, remaining faithful though of Jesus. It was not just the newly Festival is called there. The Liturgists and good news for all people? I do hope so. we are faithless and whose sovereign purpose none can make void; often waiting From Church House beyond the time we hope for, but never beyond the time you have appointed. baptized who had new clothes for having church leaders of many denominations John McOwat Teach us to understand and with glad heart to obey your will for us; knowing come through the drabness of winter, in prefer to call June that without you there can be in the end no success and with you no failure. this country, the Spring festival of Whit Whitsunday by the Give us faith to stand calm and undismayed amid the upheavals and commotions Sunday was a time to have something Greek name of From Waiting for Wind of the world, so that even in the darkest hour we may continue to hold fast; new. Even in the days of clothes rationing Pentecost which 3rd - 4th June knowing that ultimately we shall see your righteousness prevail and your kingdom (in the Forties!) people would like to have reminds us it is fifty days come and your will be done, to the eternal glory of your Name. Then strangely warm a rushing wind PEC, BMB and Estates something new, that fitted better, that after Easter. Matthew 10:40-42 descends to bless: 29th June [Trinity 2] looked fresh and new for the Summer. Property Meeting And what a day it was! Lord of all, whose glory fills heaven and earth, yet whose will is revealed even in The people around us called their new the gift comes to us silently The PEC My Bible (Acts 2) says a cup of cold water given to a disciple; grant that our purest visions may always garments their “whitsies”. “On the day of as we confess 27th - 30th June lead to the plainest duties and our holiest aspirations touch and transfigure the tasks of every day. Draw us near to you, not through hope of reward, nor fear These garments would be worn especially Pentecost all the Lord's and fills with hope the sails that we Synod of your displeasure, but through the love which you have loved us. In worship on the occasion of the Whit Walks when followers were together had trimmed for less. and work alike let us know your presence near us; till work itself be worship, and the Church processed around the locality in one place” our every thought be to your praise. Amen following a large banner and singing Wonderful! “Suddenly (Margaret Connor) Richard Ingham hymns at long-established stops to the there was a noise from The Moravian Messenger Advertisements and all Editor Design & Artwork Moravian Face to Faith communications Rosemary Power David Bull European Sr Claire Woods reflects on Official Journal of the Moravian concerning distribution 19b Fairfield Square, Manchester M43 6AD [email protected] and supply should be sent [email protected] Church in the British Province. Printed & Distribution Youth Leader work and faith in a student to the Moravian Book Room Contributions for the Messenger should Meeting Published monthly by the 5 Muswell Hill, London N10 reach the editor by the 3rd day of the G. R. Walkden environment Tel 01931 716703 authority of the Provincial Synod. 3TJ, and NOT to the Editor. preceeding month. (page 63) (page 66) A Sure Thing Latest news from the Moravian European based on Psalm 121 Provincial Youth Youth Leader Meeting and Children’s Office When beyond the mountain peaks 25-29th March 2014 at Evangelische Brüdergemeine, longingly my spirit seeks - Berlin - Neukölln gazing into endless space: The aim of the meeting is connections Whence comes help and heavenly grace ? EDC Youth and Children to help maintain the was made He who made the earth and skies; relationships across the very clear and God, in Whom my trust relies, youth leaders in Europe useful for us Sends us help through Christ our Lord: BBQ and Britain, so with this in all to think Jesus, God's creative Word. mind Zoe Ferdinand and about. The at Hornsey Roberta Hoey joined to discussion then moved to Moravial. This on Monday me again for this event has been postponed as the person leading the event has Held in his sustaining grip conference. The travel gone off work sick. The paid German youth workers felt unable 21st April was slightly challenging to take on this event as they had other things organized for never shall my footsteps slip; as both Zoe and Roberta period Moravial was planned for. The application date for a When, in need of rest, I sleep, had to change planes, grant was also very close, and it was felt it was unrealistic that God, unresting, watch will keep: but we all eventually a form could be submitted by the deadline. The discussions He who made the earth … arrived at the airport in that followed emphasised the differences between the way Berlin and we were met youth work in the UK is organized and the way it is organised by Anna Kellerová and in Germany. However the provisional dates for Moravial 2015 When the soul is parched and dry, were set as 8th-16th August. The British had already recruited God refreshment will supply; delegates for Moravial, and so that they praise His name for evermore, wouldn't be disappointed Zoe and Praise our God and Him adore: Roberta decided to organise an event, He who made the earth … Connect 2014, for them.
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