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Sunday
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13th December
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Isaiah 61.1-4, 8-end 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24
John 1.6-8, 19-28
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God for whom we watch and wait,
you
sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son: give us courage to speak
the truth, to hunger for justice, and to suffer for the cause of right
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Monday
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14th December
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Psalm 40
Isaiah 49.14-25
1 Thessalonians 5.1-11
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We
remember the vulnerable in our , those without resources or a voice,
especially ones whose needs are not visible
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Tuesday
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15th December
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Psalm 70
Isaiah 50
1 Thessalonians 5.12-end
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We
ask your blessing on all CMS partners, especially our friends Eric and Sandra
Read in the Philippines, and their CEO Alistair Bateman
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Wednesday
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16th December
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Psalm 75
Isaiah 51.1-8
2 Thessalonians 1
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We
give thanks for all scientists whose skill and research bless our lives,
especially those involved in developing and administering the new vaccine
products
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Thursday
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17th December
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Psalm 76
Isaiah 51.9-16
2 Thessalonians 2
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We
pray for keyworkers, on whose efforts we have relied so heavily during lockdown
and whose work is so often taken for granted
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Friday
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11th December
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Psalm 98
Isaiah 51.17-end
2 Thessalonians 3
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We
thank God for our armed forces, whose specialist skills are so often called on
in times of emergency and anxiety
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Saturday
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18th December
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Psalm 146
Isaiah 52.1-12
Jude
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Many
charities are struggling to fulfil their calling of compassion and relief. May
our generosity and gratitude help them continue to fulfil their calling
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