07 Nov.
God of all, we pray for your church; for the people who gather in your name and who dedicate their lives to your service. We ask your blessing on Bishop Sandra, Archdeacon Simon, and all who lead. Strengthen our faith that we may enliven and strengthen your Good News of redemption and salvation. Loving Saviour,
Grant our prayer.
We pray for those in authority and governance; for the Queen, the Prime Minister, the Premier, and all officials; as their decisions affect the lives of others may they act with integrity and courage. In our own leadership, may we demonstrate our commitment to you. Gracious God;
You hear our prayer.
We pray for the world; Pour out your wisdom on the nations and delegates at COP26 who are seeking just ways for the use and preservation of your creation. Surround those in conflict situations with a desire for peace and just-living for all peoples. Inspire us all to work with all living things to praise your name in the world. Hear us Lord;
For your mercy is great.
Pour your grace on this community, Lord, as we celebrate that our lives are linked with one another. May we seek and serve Christ in one another, loving all our neighbours as ourselves. Help us to act with compassion and kindness as we walk in your presence. God of connection,
Hear our collective prayer.
We raise in our hearts and minds those who are experiencing need of any kind; and those who ail in mind, body, and spirit. Comfort the weary, refresh the exhausted, sustain the lonely; that they may feel and know the power of your healing love. As we are agents of your compassion, empower us as we strive towards making people whole. Merciful One,
We raise our prayer to you.
We honour those who have died, especially commending to you this week those who have served in our Armed Forces. May the examples of those we love but see no more inspire and encourage us to seek and extend peace in this life, with a confident hope of being reunited in the Resurrection. God of promise,
Surround us with your comfort.
God of new beginnings, each day we thank you for the possibilities your present to us. Awaken in us a sense of wonder each day, inspire in us a joy that comes from you, that we may receive and share the gifts of new life, revealing your grace in all we say and do, with faith and thanksgiving. For your unceasing love and infinite goodness;
We give you thanks, Lord God. Amen.
14 NOV
Loving and gracious God, we ask you to fill your church with all truth and in peace. Strengthen our commitment to you and to each other to demonstrate love and compassion in all we say and do. Pour your blessings on our Bishop Sandra, our Archdeacon Simon, and all who faithfully serve in your name. In your unchangeable power;
Bless your church, we pray!
God, when two or three are gathered you hear our requests; even when our requests differ from each other. We ask you to pour your wisdom on our leaders, as they face a multitude of decisions and directions to keep all your people and your creation safe. For the Queen, the Governments, and all who lead our common life;
Bless those who serve the public, we pray!
We pray for the world, awed by its beauty and with gratitude for its abundant gifts. Inspire us to find new and just ways to right relationship with the land, sea, and air; encourage us to find authentic and long-lasting solutions to conflicts between us; support us in all our efforts to leave your world a healthy place for future generations. Recalling whose masterpiece we live in,
Bless your creation, we pray!
For those who work on the land and on the sea, in industry and commerce; for those in schools and trainings; and for those who are retired from their labour but never from their ministries: We ask you to hold in your hand the efforts and creativities of all who live and love in this community. That this town is a place of welcome and community;
Bless this our home, we pray!
God of all, we hold before you those who are in any need of mind, body, or spirit. We acknowledge our failings to fully embrace and support all members of society, and our desire to do better. We ask your help to alleviate the distress of your people, to remove the anxiety and sorrow of those who struggle, to extend your grace and love to all we meet. For all who seek your aid,
Bless those who call upon your name, we pray!
God of comfort, we hold before you those who grieve and mourn; those of heavy heart; those of desolation. May the blessings of those who have died continue to inspire us; may your teachings restore our spirits; may the gift of community uplift and empower your people to connect. For all experiencing difficult times,
Bless the brokenhearted, we pray!
As we ask your blessings on us and our surroundings, we also bless you. We bless your holy name, your abundant gifts, your eternal presence. We bless and praise you for the goodness and love you continually make known to us. We thank you for the benefits of your glory, and we commit our lives to you, and to each other, with grateful hearts and souls.
Bless our lives, we pray!
And all God’s people say:
Amen!
21 NOV (Reign of Christ)
Holy God, Creator of all, we your people praise you; we bless you; we raise your holy name. We ask your blessing on us, your church: bless our leaders as they inspire us to focus on you. Bless our interactions as we keep space in our connections for you. Bless our ministries as they share your Good News with the world. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless your church.
King of kings and Lord of Lords; we ask your blessing on all who govern. Pour your blessing into the hearts of the Queen and her family, and on the Prime Minister, Premier, and all elected officials. Inspire them to work for the good of all people and for this land, that we may live in peace and harmony. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless our leaders.
Ruler of the cosmos, this glorious world is an amazing gift to us and all creatures. Bless the creation, and those who find awe in it. Bless those who commit their work for peace and justice. Bless those who speak up for the oppressed. Bless those who are displaced by disasters, especially now in British Columbia. Bless all that has breath, to know your life-giving love. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless your world.
Jesus, you are the head of the household of God; you prepare space for us in the many rooms of the kingdom, and we ask you to prepare us for that space. Bless our earthly homes; our families and friends, our neighbours and colleagues. Bless our communities to be welcoming and helpful spaces that extend the gift of welcome and care. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless our homes.
Healer of all; we ask your blessing on those who are sick in mind, body, or spirit. We ask you to bless those who are grieving and those who mourn. Bless the care-givers with renewed energy, strength, and resolve. Bless the victims of our unjust society, and those who minister to them. Bless those who wear their hearts on their sleeves, for the sake of those who benefit from the care. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless those who suffer.
Lover of souls, we know you are in our midst. Bless us with the trust to turn our lives to you. Bless the work of our hands, the thoughts of our minds, the words of our mouths, and the actions of our bodies. May all we do reflect our commitment to know and love you, in the ways we live and serve each other. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless us, your children.
God of gratitude, you taught us the Great Thanksgiving; you encourage us to embrace every thanksgiving. Bless our hearts to seek out the goodness in this life, which you have so abundantly provided. Direct our lives to be a blessing with appreciation and joy. Dear Christ we pray,
Bless our grateful hearts.
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