PRAYER
Prayer is at the core of who we are. In a world where there's a growing call for intercession as creation cries out, we want to be part of this movement as a church and as individuals. We aim for our lives, our homes, and our church to be places where seeking God in prayer comes first.
Remember in your Prayers this week
God’s peace and justice in all war-torn places of the world, but especially in Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan
The bereaved, thinking of the loved ones of Janet Elliott
The sick, in mind, body or spirit; especially for Barbara Sears, Jane Todd and Bronwyn
Children and staff of our parish schools as they settle into the new term
Students heading off to college or university
Investment, innovation, and policies that protect creation, and that Christians will live as faithful stewards of the earth.
Monthly Prayer Focus: September
Peace between warring nations
God of all humanity
Who is found in the east, the west, the north and the south.
We turn to you and pray for peace in the world
God of all humanity
Change the hearts and minds of all who prepare for war
with bombs and bullets, hatred, propaganda or economics.
We turn to you and pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine
God of all humanity
Establish your peace.
We pray for the victims of conflict:
Women, children and men caught in the crossfire.
Those mourning friends and families, for dreams that will never be.
Those taking a perilous journeys, seeking safety.
We turn to you and pray for peace in the Middle East
God of all humanity
Reveal your peace.
We pray for all who live with loss, grief or fear.
May they know your peace and wholeness in body, mind and spirit.
We turn to you and pray for those suffering from the effects of war.
God of all humanity
We pray for ourselves, that we will turn from our complicity in a world of violence,
that we will be generous; helping all who are displaced.
May we be witnesses to your light and love in all the world.
In the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace,
Amen.