A: Lent

Lectionary readings & resources for Lent Year A…

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May this year’s journey towards Easter be one which we enter in spirit and in truth. –– Lynne Roberts, Australia

Do we speak of pancakes? Emptying the larder? Mardi Gras?

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
or  Isaiah 58:1-12    
Psalm 51:1-17   
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10               
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

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Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7   
Psalm 32             
Romans 5:12-19               
Matthew 4:1-11

Hymns and songs

Temptation by George Stuart, based on Matthew 4:1-11

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Genesis 12:1-4a               
Psalm 121           
Romans 4:1-5, 13-17      
John 3:1-17
or
Matthew 17:1-9

Hymns and songs

Born Again by George Stuart, inspired by John 3:1-9 and Matthew 17:1-9

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Exodus 17:1-7   
Psalm 95             
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42

Hymns and songs

Jesus speaks to the Woman of Samaria, by George Stuart, inspired by John 4:5-9

Living Water, by George Stuart, inspired by John 4:13-14

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1 Samuel 16:1-13             
Psalm 23             
Ephesians 5:8-14             
John 9:1-41

Hymns and songs

Healing on the Sabbath, by George Stuart, inspired by John 9:13-16a

Hope and Light by George Stuart, inspired by John 9:5

Is it God’s will?  by George Stuart, Australia, inspired by John 9:1-3

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Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 130           
Romans 8:6-11              
John 11:1-45

Hymns and songs

Jesus Weeps by George Stuart, Australia — inspired by John 11: 25, 38-45

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Offering Dedication

Pray with me. Spirit of Life, bless the offerings we have brought this morning that they might be used to bring new life into our world. Bless our bodies and minds, that we might use them to breathe new life into your kin-dom here on earth. Amen.

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