Today is the Anniversary of my Ordination as Bishop of Tasmania on St James’ Day, 25 July 2000.
As I reflect on that humbling, joyful, overwhelming occasion I am reminded of the St James The Apostle Day prayer (APBA page 616) and the prayer’s ongoing seeking of God’s strength for ‘self-denying service’. May the Holy Spirit empower this spirit of Christ within and through me. Amen.
O gracious God,
whose apostle James left his father and all that he had,
and without delay obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ:
pour out upon the leaders of your Church
the same spirit of self-denying service
by which alone they may have true authority
among your people;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
See explanation of St James the Apostle, 11th Anniversary of Bishoping
May The Lord continue to richly bless your ministry, give you strenght and joy as you serve him, along with Gaylene – may The Lord continue to bless your ministry also and give you joy and strenght as you serve Him. God Bless Margaret x