Sunday, May 29, 2011
5/29/2011, #56, 2nd Quarter 2011
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser." (John 15:1)
Father, draw me more and more into that vine.
"Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." (John 15:2)
Father, prune away the unfruitful parts of my life so that I may bear good fruit for your kingdom.
"You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you." (John 15:3)
Jesus, thank you for the cleansing fire of your word.
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." (John 15:4)
Holy Spirit, help us throughout this diocese to abide in Jesus. [He is the true resting place for our souls.]
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
Jesus, please help me daily appreciate the high honor of being a branch on the vine. I can do nothing in my own, but only as you give me the power of your Holy Spirit am I able to do anything.
"If anyone does not abide in me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned." (John 15:6)
Father, help me recognize cast off branches for what they are: they can bear no fruit and I mess with them at my peril.
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." (John 15:7)
Jesus, help us abide in you. Let your words abide in our hearts.
"By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be my disciples." (John 15:8)
Father, let the fruit we bear bring you honor. Thank you.
Abide With Me Hymn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxqylxfYyQM
Sunday: 93, 96 * 34; Ecclus. 43:1-12,27-32 or Leviticus 25:1-17; 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Matthew 13:24-34a
HC: 148 or 148:7-14; Acts 17:22-31 or Isaiah 41:17-20; 1 Peter 3:8-18 or Acts 17:22-31; John 15:1-8
Monday: 80 * 77, [79]; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; James 1:1-15; Luke 9:18-27
Sue Plaske and Torre Bissell, taken by Carol MacNaughton at the prayer table 5/28/11. Sue will be ordained a Deacon next Saturday at the Cathedral at 11:00 a.m.
Notes from the Front Line
***** Please pray for safe travel to and from the Diocesan Convention.
***** Please pray the Camp of the Woods will be free of black flies, mosquitoes, ticks, and bears during the Diocesan Convention.
***** Pray for the workshops at the Diocesan Convention.
***** Pray for the Youth Rally and the ministry to children at the Diocesan Convention.
***** Convention registrations are now over 600. If you are coming, don’t delay in registering. If you go to http://www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org/ministries/convention/index.html you will find all things convention: convention weekend welcome book, business meeting material, and the workshop descriptions and schedule. I’m looking forward to seeing you at Camp of The Woods.
***** The Diocesan Convention is the premier renewal event in the life of the diocese each year: don't miss out on it!
***** Subject: Mudge Mission prayer mail, for 29 May 2011
Dear Friends in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our public prayer mail for this week.
Thanksgivings, during this past week:
1) We cancelled plans to visit Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon next week due to a significant strike in the region of Lake Titicaca.
This is a different strike from the one the Daniels were in the other week, and more serious. As of yesterday, the U. S. Embassy in Lima has prohibited its staff from traveling to the Lake Titicaca region.
2) We have water in our apartment building. Due to some work on the pipes in the building, our city water was shut off for 3 days.
3) Last night, Lydia had a great part as a witness in the high school play, "You, the jury." Julie was selected as one of the jurors.
4) We enjoyed the International Christian School of Lima's senior class Bar-B-Q today (Lydia's high school class).
5) We are in the process of donating books to the work of Bp. Mike Chapman (with book shelves), in his part of the diocese.
Prayers, for this coming week:
1) Lydia goes on a senior class trip to Tarapoto in the high jungle area, this week (we may be having a senior high girls sleep-over at our apartment on Monday night as a staging area for the trip - we could use prayers for that).
Your prayers would be appreciated for safe and timely travel for them, also prayers for Lydia's back. She pulled a muscle in it this past week.
2) Please keep us in prayer through the meetings, other appointments and arrangements, over the next week. Your prayers really made a difference this past week.
3) Please pray for the services in which we are participating at the Cathedral this week.
4) Please pray for Lydia as she finishes up her school year (and her high school education). Graduation is in about 2 weeks.
God bless you.
In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany.
Albany Intercessor
Father, draw me more and more into that vine.
"Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit." (John 15:2)
Father, prune away the unfruitful parts of my life so that I may bear good fruit for your kingdom.
"You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you." (John 15:3)
Jesus, thank you for the cleansing fire of your word.
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me." (John 15:4)
Holy Spirit, help us throughout this diocese to abide in Jesus. [He is the true resting place for our souls.]
"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)
Jesus, please help me daily appreciate the high honor of being a branch on the vine. I can do nothing in my own, but only as you give me the power of your Holy Spirit am I able to do anything.
"If anyone does not abide in me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned." (John 15:6)
Father, help me recognize cast off branches for what they are: they can bear no fruit and I mess with them at my peril.
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." (John 15:7)
Jesus, help us abide in you. Let your words abide in our hearts.
"By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be my disciples." (John 15:8)
Father, let the fruit we bear bring you honor. Thank you.
Abide With Me Hymn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxqylxfYyQM
Sunday: 93, 96 * 34; Ecclus. 43:1-12,27-32 or Leviticus 25:1-17; 1 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Matthew 13:24-34a
HC: 148 or 148:7-14; Acts 17:22-31 or Isaiah 41:17-20; 1 Peter 3:8-18 or Acts 17:22-31; John 15:1-8
Monday: 80 * 77, [79]; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; James 1:1-15; Luke 9:18-27
Sue Plaske and Torre Bissell, taken by Carol MacNaughton at the prayer table 5/28/11. Sue will be ordained a Deacon next Saturday at the Cathedral at 11:00 a.m.
Notes from the Front Line
***** Please pray for safe travel to and from the Diocesan Convention.
***** Please pray the Camp of the Woods will be free of black flies, mosquitoes, ticks, and bears during the Diocesan Convention.
***** Pray for the workshops at the Diocesan Convention.
***** Pray for the Youth Rally and the ministry to children at the Diocesan Convention.
***** Convention registrations are now over 600. If you are coming, don’t delay in registering. If you go to http://www.albanyepiscopaldiocese.org/ministries/convention/index.html you will find all things convention: convention weekend welcome book, business meeting material, and the workshop descriptions and schedule. I’m looking forward to seeing you at Camp of The Woods.
***** The Diocesan Convention is the premier renewal event in the life of the diocese each year: don't miss out on it!
***** Subject: Mudge Mission prayer mail, for 29 May 2011
Dear Friends in Prayer,
Peace be with you.
This is our public prayer mail for this week.
Thanksgivings, during this past week:
1) We cancelled plans to visit Lake Titicaca and Colca Canyon next week due to a significant strike in the region of Lake Titicaca.
This is a different strike from the one the Daniels were in the other week, and more serious. As of yesterday, the U. S. Embassy in Lima has prohibited its staff from traveling to the Lake Titicaca region.
2) We have water in our apartment building. Due to some work on the pipes in the building, our city water was shut off for 3 days.
3) Last night, Lydia had a great part as a witness in the high school play, "You, the jury." Julie was selected as one of the jurors.
4) We enjoyed the International Christian School of Lima's senior class Bar-B-Q today (Lydia's high school class).
5) We are in the process of donating books to the work of Bp. Mike Chapman (with book shelves), in his part of the diocese.
Prayers, for this coming week:
1) Lydia goes on a senior class trip to Tarapoto in the high jungle area, this week (we may be having a senior high girls sleep-over at our apartment on Monday night as a staging area for the trip - we could use prayers for that).
Your prayers would be appreciated for safe and timely travel for them, also prayers for Lydia's back. She pulled a muscle in it this past week.
2) Please keep us in prayer through the meetings, other appointments and arrangements, over the next week. Your prayers really made a difference this past week.
3) Please pray for the services in which we are participating at the Cathedral this week.
4) Please pray for Lydia as she finishes up her school year (and her high school education). Graduation is in about 2 weeks.
God bless you.
In Christ, Shaw, and on behalf of Julie and Lydia.
Missionaries of the Diocese of Albany.
Albany Intercessor
