The Sunday Collect – Easter VI

Sixth Sunday of Easter

O God, You have prepared for those who love You such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards You, that we, loving You in all things and above all things, may obtain Your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

The Sunday Collect – Easter V

All right… I’m late today.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth and the life, that we may steadfastly follow His steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen.

The Sunday Collect – Easter IV

Hi again; a blessed Lord’s Day to you all.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the Good Shepherd of Your people: Grant that when we hear His voice we may know Him who calls us each by name, and follow where He leads; who, with You and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

At the Cross

Before I begin today’s post, daughter Avery (age 3 going on 4), would like to say hi:

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As you can tell, she was telling her friend Abby she’s excited see Horton Hears a Who! with her later today.

Now, for the post:

There are some awesome words that are said in the Anglican Church of Kenya. They have, from time to time, been a part of our worship at Church of the Good Shepherd in Davidson, NC:

All our problems:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our difficulties:
We send the cross of Christ.
All the devil’s works:
We send to the cross of Christ.
All our hopes:
We set on the risen Christ.