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Prayer Book
All are welcome to add details of people or concerns that need our prayers.
The book to record your request, is situated on the shelf by the inner
entrance door to the church.
Prayer s of intercession
In our weakness and fear as a nation, with
insecurity and threat being in the news, Lord stand
beside us.
In the targeting of certain groups and nationalities
to promote views and attitudes that do not
represent us and go against your teaching, Lord
stand beside us.
In the worries we have about our communities as
some face social unrest and a lack of integration,
Lord stand beside us.
Whatever we face and whatever we do
Our Lord stands beside us.
In the fear that many people feel because of their
gender or appearance, when they are in situations
that make them feel unsafe or unwelcome, Lord,
stand beside them.
In the rejection that people feel if they are seeking
help, trying to find safety and security, or looking
for employment and a better future, Lord stand
beside them.
In the desperation that people feel in the
Middle East and Ukraine who have lost those
close to them, or who look upon the desolate
land that once contained their homes, Lord
stand beside them.
Whatever we face and whatever we do
Our Lord stands beside us.
In our church community that meets in your place
to worship and learn, and seeks guidance on how
to share the good news of Jesus in our streets and
neighbourhood, Lord stand beside us.
In our work to serve our community through
children and youth work, support for older people
and others in need, and helping those who have
troubled lives, Lord stand beside us.
In the times when, like your people generations
ago, we have ignored your guidance, failed to do
your work, argued, lacked love and grace, and
sinned in ways that harm others, Lord stand
beside us.
Whatever we face and whatever we do
Our Lord stands beside us.
In the times in their lives when our leaders face
difficult and painful decisions, knowing that
budgets only stretch so far and needs can’t always
be met, Lord stand beside them.
In the times in the lives of those around us
when sickness and pain take over, when they
lose someone precious, or when addiction and
desperation dominate, Lord stand beside them.
In the times in our lives when we have nothing left,
when we are tired and lacking in hope, when all
we do seems to turn to dust and we could so easily
give up, Lord stand beside us.
Lord, as you stood beside your people as they
turned away from you, as you stood beside the
disciples as they saw your Son crucified, as you
stood beside the apostles in their suffering, and as
you stand beside us your people in all situations,
help us to know you’re there and to rest in your
holy presence.
Whatever we face and whatever we do
Our Lord stands beside uss.
Amen
Ever loving Father God,
we give you thanks for our
Church family.
Grant that we become a vibrant,
spirit filled Christ centred Church,
which is faithful to scripture rooted
in prayer and where all age groups are
represented, as we give glory
to you our God, in our
worship and in our lives.
Amen
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