Devotions for 30th January 2022
A reflection on Luke 2:22 – 40 by Judy Muxlow. Judy talks about the presentation of the baby Jesus in the temple and considers how the characters in the story display the peace of God. The reading is read by Ruth Bamford. Hymns are from Singing the Faith, numbers 18 and 495.
Sources: The prayers are from “The Word in the World”, a collection of prayers compiled by Donald Hilton published by Christian Education Publications. The Taizé chant comes from “Taizé: Songs for Prayer” (Vocal Edition) published by “Harper Collins Religious”. “Be Still and know that I am God” (anonymous) is arranged and recorded by Ruth and Joy Everingham, St. Peter’s Methodist Church, Canterbury. “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” was written by John Greenleaf Whittier and sung by Hugh.