We
pray for the Church of Christ, that her bishops, priests, deacons and religious
will be worthy heralds of the gospel and servants of God's people. Lord, in
your mercy, hear our prayer.
We
pray for all Christian people, that they may, by the grace of the Holy Spirit,
and through the example of their lives, lead others to the light of faith.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We pray for all mothers, that they may receive Christ's blessing for the love, nurturing and dedication that they give to their families, and that they may receive the power of God's spirit to enable them to continue on their chosen path. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We
pray for members of the Scout and Guide Movements that they remain faithful to
their commitment to honour God and serve other people. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer
We
pray for the poor who are often overlooked and ignored, for people walked by or
walked over, for people who are shut out or shut in. Lord, in your mercy, hear
our prayer.
For
those who are sick, especially Tony Grove, Mark Chaplin and Martin Scott, that
they may experience the healing love of Christ our Lord. Lord, in your mercy,
hear our prayer.
For
all those who have died, that they may see God's light for all eternity. Lord,
in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Priest:
God
our creator, show forth your mighty works in the midst of your people.
Enlighten
your church, that we may know your Son as the true light of the world,
and
through our worship confess him as Christ and Lord,
who
lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one
God, forever and ever.