1st Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday) - 11 June 2006
May 30, 2006 | Leave a Comment
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Isaiah 6:1-8
Second Reading Romans 8:12-17
Gospel John 3:1-17
Theme
Christ our Teacher, Giver of Eternal Life
Sentence
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have eternal life.”
John 3:16
Collect
Teacher of Truth,
Help us to be seekers of truth in this turbulent world.
Remind us of the promise of eternal life for those who believe in you.
Be a mentor for us as we teach your salvation to young and old in Aotearoa-New Zealand and Pasifika.
Help us to be ambassadors of your words,
In your precious name, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Amen
E te Ariki, to matou Tumuaki pono,
Arahina matou i roto i tenei ao hurihuri
Kia whai ake ki te tika me te pono
Whakamaharatia ki te tohu o te oranga tonutanga
Whakaakohia ko tou whakaoranga ki nga mea katoa o Aotearoa,
Niu Tireni, me nga Moutere
Meatia matou ko te Haahi hei mangai tuturu mo ou kupu
I roto tonu nei i to Ingoa tino Tapu,
Amine.
Contributed by
Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School
Pentecost Sunday - 4 June 2006
May 23, 2006 | Leave a Comment
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Second Reading Acts 2:1-21
Gospel John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Theme
The Holy Spirit – God’s gift to Us
Sentence
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth”
John 16:13a
Collects
Dear Lord,
Your Spirit gives us new life and new hope
Thank you for all things good in the world
Thank you for the gift of life
Thank you for air to breathe, and a soul to keep us alive
Thank you for the opportunity to live and grow and play here,
And to discover the world in peace
Thank you Lord for my eyes to see all of your wonderful creations,
Thank you for giving me taste to taste all of your beautiful food
Thank you for giving me the sense of smell to smell beautiful flowers
Thank you for hearing to hear all the bids happily singing in the trees
Because it’s by your Spirit that we know the truth,
God is good!
Amen
Maori
E te Atua,
Kei a koe te mana, te tapu, te tika, me te pono.
Kei a koe te aroha, te kaha, te manaakitanga.
Kei a koe te mauri, te ora, te wairua.
Homai ki a matou nga homaitanga pai,
Kia ora ai matou nga tamariki
I roto i to Wairua Tapu
Amine.
Contributed by
The children of Mataariki Sunday School, Gisborne.
6th Sunday after Easter - 28 May 2006
May 16, 2006 | Leave a Comment
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Psalm 1
Second Reading 1 John 5:9-13
Gospel John 17:6-19
Theme
Lord make us One
Sentence
“Everything written about me in the Law of Moses, and the Prophets, and the Psalms, must be fulfilled.”
Collects
Almighty and ever-loving God,
Open our minds so we may understand your word,
Open our mouths so we may speak of truth,
Open our hearts so we may find forgiveness,
Open our eyes so we may see your mighty wonders
Clothe us with the power of your love and grant us peace so we may find joy
Through your son Jesus our Saviour
Amen
Maori
E te Atua o nga wa katoa,
Whakaheretia matou ki te pou o to rangimarie,
Kia taea ai te tutukitanga o te inoi a te Karaiti:
“Kia kotahi ai ratou, me taua nei”
I roto tonu nei i to aroha,
Amine.
Contributed by
Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School
5th Sunday after Easter - 21 May 2006
May 9, 2006 | Leave a Comment
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Psalm 98
Second Reading Acts 10:44-48
Gospel John 15:9-17
Theme
Christ’s command is to Love
Sentence
“If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love just as I have obeyed my father’s commands and remained in his love. My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.”
John 15:10,12
Collects
Dear Lord, Father of all humankind,
Thank you for your eternal food that nourishes us and guides us in your holy work.
Through you may we grow, and only through you can we lead people to your heavenly light to light the hearts of all humanity
Through Christ our Lord
Amen
Maori
E Ihowa o nga mano,
Ki te pupuri matou ki au ture, ka ora ai te ao.
No reira akona tonu mai, kia puawaitia nga hua o te Karaiti
I roto nei i to Ingoa tino tapu,
Amine
Contributed by
Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School
General Synod 2006: The Powhiri
May 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The 57th session of the General Synod opened on Sunday, May 7, in Christchurch. The General Synod, held biennially, is the "parliament" of the Three Tikanga Church, responsible for it’s policies and doctrines.
This General Synod began with a powhiri in front of the Christchurch Cathedral, were several hundred people gathered to brave the cold weather. The powhiri include vibrant performances by a local kapa haka group, St Michael’s Church School, and concluded with Eucharist Service inside the Cathedral, backed by the Cathedral choir.
A warrior perfoms a traditional wero
Bishops and dignitaries share a lighter moment
Children from St Michael’s Church School perfom
The Cathedral Choir lead the service for powhiri guests
4th Sunday after Easter - 14 May 2006
May 2, 2006 | Leave a Comment
This collect is part of a series produced for Anglican Youth Yeah! - Advent 2005 to Advent 2006. You can read the others that have been produced online, or alternatively download the full compilation.
Readings
First Reading Psalm 22:25-31
Second Reading Acts 8:26-40
Gospel John 15:1-8
Theme
Christ the Vine
Sentence
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.”
John 15:5
Collects
God, the Vine dresser
Continue to nurture and support us in our spiritual growth
So we may bear the fruits of your Kingdom
We ask all this in the name of your Son Jesus
Amen
Maori
E te Atua o te Aka Pono,
Whakatongia ko matou kei roto i te parekereke o to rangatiratanga,
Kia tipu ai matou hei aka pono mo nga hua o te Wairua Tapu,
Mo to kororia anake,
Amine.
Contributed by
Te Māra Rangatahi Ministry School