A DISCIPLE’S - The Episcopal Church

A DISCIPLE'S

PRAYER BOOK

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A DISCIPLE'S PRAYER BOOK

Office of Indigenous Ministries 815 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017

(800) 334-7626 page/indigenous-ministries

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PREFACE

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Jesus continually says that the disciples are to go preach, teach, and heal. This tool is a guide for disciples, catalysts, catechists, or anyone that is out there, going somewhere, preaching, teaching and healing all those that seek to engage God's word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This resource with a bible is all that is necessary to preach, teach, and heal all who gather to engage the Gospel as disciples of Jesus. It is offered with the intention that local music, customs, language, and other idioms be added and implemented within the simple "liturgies" or services of this book.

This Disciple's Prayer Book is a gift to the Church from Native Episcopalians to be used on our journey together toward becoming a church of disciples in mission to all of God's creation. Use it in peace with all that God presents you.

May the peace of God that passes all understanding be with you all, now and forever.

The Rev. John E. Robertson, Missioner Native Ministries-Gospel Based Discipleship

2000 ? 2002

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CHRIST IS BORN!

In the Morning

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THE GATHERING (The People say the words in bold type.)

The People Gather

The Gathering Prayer

Said in unison

Creator, we give you thanks for all you are and all you bring to us for our visit within your creation. In Jesus, you place the Gospel in the center of this sacred circle through which all of creation is related. You show us the way to live a generous and compassionate life. Give us your strength to live together with respect and commitment as we grow in your spirit, for you are God, now and forever. Amen.

The Gathering Psalm of Praise Psalm 51: 16, 11?13

Open my lips, O Lord, * and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.

Create in me a clean heart, O God, * and renew a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from your presence * and take not your Holy Spirit from me.

Give me the joy of your saving help again * and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

GOSPEL OF THE DAY

As appointed

RESPONSE

Reflect and Respond to the Gospel of the Day

1. What word(s), idea(s), or sentence(s) stand out for you in the Gospel of the Day? (Reread the Gospel.)

2. What is Jesus (the Gospel) saying to you? (Reread the Gospel.)

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