“God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them. ”
Collect: We behold your glory, O God, in the love shown by your Son, lifted up on the cross and exalted on high: be glorified anew in the love we have for one another as disciples of the risen Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them. We pray for those with power over war or peace, for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions. Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear, that you would hold and protect them. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby: Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell: Archbishop of York.
Today’s Bible Readings
Easter V
New Testament Reading: Acts 11: 1-18
Psalm: 148 ( A.P.B.A. page 378)
New Testament Reading: Revelation 21: 1-6
Gospel: John 13: 31-35
Prayers For The World And The Church
For The World: We pray for a right spirit of peace and cooperation to overcome the spirit of hatred, bitterness, and division in all countries. We pray for relief of suffering of innocent victims in countries troubled by conflict and unrest. We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia. For those who are innocent victims of others hunger for power and greed. We pray for the civil unrest in Sri Lanka and for those displaced by the floods in Pakistan.
Our Country: We pray for the Federal Election taking place this week. We pray for all who are seeking to be elected to Federal Parliament to represent their communities. We give thanks for the rains that have fallen in the inland parts of our state and nation. For those farmers, graziers and western communities for whom these rains have been a life line for their futures.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Scottish Episcopal Church: Archbishop, clergy and people
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Melbourne: Philip Freier - Archbishop; assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Kilcoy: Jilleen Chambers - parish priest, clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: St. Paul’s School, Bald Hills. Principal, Administration Team, College Council, Chaplain, Teachers, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: Full-time Army Chaplains. For the Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS); for the chairperson and members of this interfaith committee and for its roles to advise the CDF and staff and sustain the provision of religious ministry support to the Defence Force.
Our Parish: We pray for Isla Freeman to be baptised next Sunday. For her parents Christopher and Brheannon, her godparents Ashleigh, Laura, and Romina; and for the extended family members: (the Holt family, the Patterson family)
Our Community: We pray for those who are seeking to be elected as representatives for the federal parliament for the areas in which we live. We give thanks for the rains this past week but mindful of those who have been affected by flooding in their homes and businesses.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Mueller Community Church and New Apostolic Church. For the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Lesley, Sonia, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Stuart, Rod, Jan, Joan, Barbara, Iris, Fran, Lois, Sharon & Ben, Gwen, Kevin, Coral, Elizabeth Mc.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Peter Dennis (19/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Easter VI
New Testament Reading: Acts 16: 9-15
Psalm: 67 (A.P.B.A. page 287)
New Testament Reading: Revelation 21 v 10-14, and v 22 to chp. 22:5
Gospel: John 14: 23-29