Monthly Archives: October 2020

COCU67A.Reign of Christ

Posted on October 22, 2020 by admin

ReadingsEzekiel 34: 11-16, 20-24Israel’s false shepherds and God as the true shepherd who rescues the scattered sheep from abusive leadership. Psalm 100A psalm of thanksgivingEphesians 1: 15-23Paul’s prayer for the believers’ spiritual wisdom, the resurrection and exaltation of Christ, and … Continue reading →

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International Pronouns Day

Posted on October 21, 2020 by admin

International Pronouns Day began in 2018 and “seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns … Continue reading →

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COCU66A

Posted on October 15, 2020 by admin

ReadingsJudges 4:1-7Deborah, a prophet and leader in Israel, instructs Barak to mobilize troops against their Canaanite oppressorsPsalm 123 A short “Song of Ascents” where the writer looks to God in heaven for mercy while facing unfair disrespect from proud people. … Continue reading →

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COCU65A

Posted on October 8, 2020 by admin

Readings Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25: Joshua challenges the people to turn from their idols and serve only God, and they commit to doing so. Psalm 78:1-7: A call for people to hear a message of God’s greatness and goodness, remembering how … Continue reading →

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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) – first Sunday in Nov

Posted on October 1, 2020 by admin

IDOP is recognised on the first Sunday in November each year, dedicated to the saints and martyrs of the Christian faith, and for persecuted and displaced people around the world. IDOP website here. It is also the closest Sunday to … Continue reading →

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