23rd Sunday after Pentecost - 12 November 2006
October 31, 2006
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 Ruth 3:1-5, 4:13-17
Second Reading Hebrews 9:24-28
Gospel Mark 12:38-44
Theme
Extravagant giving.
Sentence
“They all gave out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty, put in everything - all she had to live on.”
Mark 12:44
Collect
Giver of Life,
Our provider,
Thank you that you give yourself for us,
Help us not to do things for reputation or recognition,
but to give ourselves extravagantly for the helpless and hurting
around us.
Please keep us in your joy, free from greed.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
Contributed by
St John’s Youth Group, Dunedin
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