This is a pre recorded virtual service from St Mary's Church by Revd. Michael Moore and Sue Moore which will start at 11am
Readings and Prayers of intercession from members of St Mary's Church
FIRST READING - Jeremiah 15: 15-211-5 O Lord, you know; In your forbearance do not take me away; Your words were found, and I ate them, for I am called by your name, I did not sit in the company of merrymakers, under the weight of your hand I sat alone, Why is my pain unceasing, Truly, you are to me like a deceitful brook, Therefore, thus says the Lord: If you turn back, I will take you back, If you utter what is precious, and not what is worthless, It is they who will turn to you, And I will make you to this people they will fight against you, for I am with you says the Lord. I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, SECOND READING - Romans 12: 9-21 A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
THE GOSPEL - Matthew 16: 21-28 From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life? “For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” |