Click here to follow the readings Opening Prayer Eternal God, in the cross of Jesus we see the cost of our sin and the depth of your love:in humble hope and fear may we place at his feet all that we have and all that we are, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn: There is a green … Continue reading “Faith, Hope, and Courage” – A Devotional Service for Good Friday based on the Gospel of John
Author: revandym
I'm a vicar of a wonderful church in Coventry. I have a passion for writing and creating. As part of my job I have the amazing job of telling people all about Jesus and God's love for them. One of my favourite ways of doing that is by imagining what it was like to be there and meet Jesus face to face.
One Saturday
A headline in the paper read,“Religious nut and freak is dead.”The spokesman for the Pharisees Explained (while looking very pleased),“This man had caused us lots of trouble,We had to get him on the double.He claimed he was the Chosen One,Almighty God, His only Son.We Pharisees weren’t having that! – Even worse, he claimed he’d sat At God’s right … Continue reading One Saturday
The Passion Ballad
All eyes on a garden - a kneeling manCries out to his father, “Take this cup if you can.”A gasp heard in heaven - angels can’t bearWatch the scene of a broken man crying down there. The fate of the world is now left unsure,The plan for salvation could stutter and fall.It hangs on a … Continue reading The Passion Ballad
Miriam: The Widow at the Temple (based on Luke 20:27-21:4)
My husband Malachi died twenty years ago. So long ago now that I can barely recall his face. When he was alive, we were ok. We were never rich, but we got by – he was a stonemason by trade and the rebuilding of the temple, begun under old King Herod, meant that he was never out of … Continue reading Miriam: The Widow at the Temple (based on Luke 20:27-21:4)
Two Kingdoms (Palm Sunday)
Today we celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, when he came from the East and was welcomed as King by the people. It was Jesus’ triumphal entry. Another man entered the city that day and had his own triumphal entry. He was Pontius Pilate, and he represented a completely different kingdom. He came from the West. Let’s … Continue reading Two Kingdoms (Palm Sunday)
Blind Barty
Based on Luke 18:35-43 and Mark 10:46-52 Hi, my name is Bartimaeus, but everyone calls me Blind Barty. Oh, I can see perfectly, in fact – I have 20-20 vision, eyes like a hawk. I’ve been able to see for years. But that hasn’t always been the case, hence the nickname, and names stick don’t they? Anyway, I … Continue reading Blind Barty
Imagine how good it’s going to feel
Imagine how good it’s going to feel to walk through those doors where many have walked beforeto see familiar, beloved faces, and sit near them once moreImagine how good it’s going to feel to be with this family, old, young and everything in betweento hear laughter and tears, to see the children tearing aroundImagine how good it’s … Continue reading Imagine how good it’s going to feel
God’s Great Gift to all – A Nativity Poem
I want to tell you the storyOf how God left heaven’s gloryHe came to earth, became a man – It’s all part of his rescue plan He came to save a world in painHe came to bring us hope againTo show people both near and far Just how completely loved we are Want to know more? Then … Continue reading God’s Great Gift to all – A Nativity Poem
The Song of Simeon
based on Luke 2:25-35 [Journey with Jesus - Day 2] I have always loved the Scriptures, ever since I was a boy. When I was young, I was drawn to the heroism of people like Moses and David, and even Gideon, who rose to lead their nations to victory against their enemies. I knew their stories off … Continue reading The Song of Simeon
Joseph’s Story
based on Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-7 Hi everyone, my name’s Joseph and I’ve been asked to tell you the story of the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m an ordinary carpenter from Nazareth, in Galilee, the north of the country. I was excited – I’d just got engaged to Mary, a beautiful girl … Continue reading Joseph’s Story
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