29 June 2025

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Bible readings for today

• 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14
• Psalm 77:1-2,11-20
• Galatians 5:1, 13-25
• Luke 9:51-62

Liturgical colour: GREEN

Today is the first Sunday of the school mid-year break (families may well be tired!)

Collect

E Īhu, e whakakotahi nei koe ki a mātou,
ahakoa, i rīpekatia, i whakahāweatia, i whakamamaetia.
Āwhinatia mātou ki te whai i a koe me te
waha i te whakamā;
mō te korōria o tōu ingoa tapu.
Āmine.

Jesus crucified, despised and suffering,
you made yourself one with us.
Help us to follow you and bear the shame;
for the glory of your holy name.
Amen.

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Psalm 77

"I yell out to my God,
I yell with all my might,
​I yell at the top of my lungs"

Our God loves and cares for us. Even if we yell, scream, shout, and cry to Him when we’re upset, angry, scared and frustrated, the Bible reminds us that God hears all of our prayers. We don’t need to hide our emotions from God - He listens.

Download a Psalm 77 prayer sheet, as seen on the right.