Resources on John Birch

Prayer: All carry the image Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/07/prayer-colossians-1.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Love , Repentance , Thanksgiving , Image of God Source: Re-Worship John Birch's prayer of thanksgiving inspired by Colossians 1:15-23. In God's kingdom "all are equal, all carry the image of the one who made all things."

Celtic blessings and prayers, old and new Benediction/Blessing by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/Celtic_Blessings_and_Prayers.htm Benediction/Blessing by John Birch Topics: Peace , Light , Hospitality Source: Faith and Worship John Birch presents a collection of prayers and blessings from a variety of sources, mainly traditional prayers, some translated from the original Gaelic.

John the Baptist Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/11/advent-prayer-litany-john-baptist.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Forgiveness , Prayer , Sin , Mercy Source: Re-Worship A litany on the theme of John the Baptist. It is based on the prophecy of his father Zechariah (Luke 1:76-77).

New hymns for worship Song/Hymn by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/New_Hymns_for_Worship.htm Song/Hymn by John Birch Topics: Hope , God's Love , God's Presence , Joy Source: Faith and Worship John Birch offers the texts of two new hymns: "Circle Us, Lord" (suggested tune EPIPHANY HYMN), and "You Are the God" (suggested tune MELCOMBE). A new tune by Elisabeth Traverse for the latter text is included.

Prayer: For Those Involved in Conflicts Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/prayer-for-those-involved-in-conflicts.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Peace , Conflict , Comfort Source: Re-Worship John Birch offers a prayer for those involved in conflicts: "the innocent, the guilty, the injured, orphaned, widowed, politicians, peacemakers, relief workers."

Jesus anointed at Bethany Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/Sermons/Jesus_annointed_at_Bethany.htm Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch Topics: Passover Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's sermon on the anointing of Jesus at Bethany (John 12:1-11) considers the contribution of three characters to the story: Martha, who served a meal; Mary, who anointed Jesus; and Judas, who complained.

We Journey With You Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/08/advent-prayer-we-journey-with-you.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Advent , Prayer , Angels , Journey Source: Re-Worship John Birch's prayer speaks of Advent as a journey with God "to Bethlehem’s stable and a new-born King, ears attuned to the song of angels, eyes alert for Bethlehem’s star."

Prayers for Epiphany Prayer by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/prayers_Epiphany.htm Prayer by John Birch Topics: Epiphany , Light , Revelation , Magi Source: Faith and Worship John Birch presents a selection of prayers for the season of Epiphany. "We pray for confidence to share your Word with others and for the opportunity to proclaim it."

I Am the Lord's Servant Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/12/advent-liturgy-luke-1-31-38.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Advent , Faith , Mary , Obedience Source: Re-Worship "Teach us obedience, Lord, in every part of our lives." A responsive liturgy based on Luke 1:31-38, the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary. It was written by John Birch and is especially appropriate for Advent.

Traditional and New Prayers for Advent and Christmas Prayer by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/prayers_Christmas.htm Prayer by John Birch Topics: Christmas , Advent , Prayer , Church History Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's selection of forty-seven contemporary, traditional, and ancient prayers for the seasons of Advent and Christmas emphasize themes of Christ's nativity, creation, revelation, salvation, Christ's incarnation, God's love, peace, prophecy, and redemption.

Litany: All Saints Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/litany-all-saints.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Prayer , Creativity , Saints , All Saints' Day Source: Re-Worship This is a prayer litany for All Saints written by John Birch that emphasizes creation and God's creative work.

Prayers on a Theme of Thanksgiving Prayer by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/prayers_Thanksgiving.htm Prayer by John Birch Topics: Grace , God's Love , God's Presence , Saints Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's collection of prayers with a theme of thanksgiving. "The blessed in your eyes are not those who desire honor, but those who merely seek to serve. Thank you for the servants in your kingdom."

Prayer for the Quiet Saints Prayer by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/10/prayer-for-quiet-saints.html Prayer by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , Thanksgiving , Saints , Humility Source: Re-Worship Here’s a beautiful prayer of thanksgiving for the quiet saints among us, written by John Birch. It is a prayer honoring those among us who seek to serve the Lord without acclaim or acknowledgement.

Teach us to pray Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/Sermons/Teach_us_to_pray.htm Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch Topics: Father , Lord’s Prayer , Hospitality , Forgiveness Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's sermon says that the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13) is a framework for prayer and "was never intended to be the quickly gabbled offering of words that it often is in our Churches and Chapels."

Into Your Presence Opening Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/opening-prayer-into-your-presence.html Opening Prayer by John Birch Topics: God's Presence , Busyness , Reverence , World Source: Re-Worship Describing how we come into God's presence from a busy world, John Birch's opening prayer asks God to breathe on us that we might encounter both God and God's power "to see this day through."

Prayers for the season of Lent Prayer by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/prayers_Lent.htm Prayer by John Birch Topics: Sin , God's Love , Cross , Word of God Source: Faith and Worship John Birch presents a series of prayers for the season of Lent, including Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Call to Worship / Prayer: Praise the Lord! Call to Worship by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/09/call-to-worship-prayer-praise-lord.html Call to Worship by John Birch Topics: Worship , Prayer , Praise Source: Re-Worship This call to worship/prayer written by John Birch reminds us to give thanks and praise for God's glory and power.

Seeing differently Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/Sermons/seeing_differently.htm Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch Topics: Sin , Light , Healing , Faith Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's sermon on Jesus' healing of the blind man (John 9:1-33) notes Jesus' message "that there’s a limited time period to understand who Jesus is and make a response to him."

Prayer of Adoration Prayer by John Birch https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/08/prayer-of-adoration.html Prayer by John Birch Topics: Beauty , Prayer , Adoration , Isaiah Source: Re-Worship Here’s a prayer of praise inspired by Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Isaiah 64:8. It was written by John Birch, focusing on God's restorative work in us, taking imperfect vessels and turning us into perfect ones.

In the right place Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch https://www.faithandworship.com/Sermons/In_the_right_place.htm Scripture Meditation/Sermon by John Birch Topics: Identity , Home Source: Faith and Worship John Birch's sermon on the boy Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:41-52) asks how much we value "doing what God wants us to do, being where God wants us to be, staying close to him."