“’Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you,’ says the Lord. ’Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid’. ”
Collect: Great and loving God, your will for us in your Son Jesus is the peace which the world cannot give, your abiding gift, the Advocate he promised. Calm all troubled hearts, dispel every fear, and keep us steadfast in love and faithful to your word. Grant this through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 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 VI
New Testament Reading: Acts 16: 9-15
Psalm: 67 ( A.P.B.A. page 287)
New Testament Reading: Revelation Chapter 22: v 10-14, and v 22 to Chapter 22 v 5
Gospel: John 14: 23-29
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 those who were elected to Federal Parliament to represent their communities at a national level. We pray for the newly elected government for our nation: for our Prime Minster elect and for the Federal Opposition Leader.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of the Province of South East Asia: Archbishop, clergy and people
The Anglican Church of Australia: The neighbouring Diocese ofRockhampton: Peter Grice - Bishop; clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Manly: Daniel Hobbs - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: St. John’s College at University of Qld. For the Warden, Chaplain, College Council, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: Full-time Air Force Chaplains. For licensed lay ministers, liturgical assistants, and church workers in Defence Chapels. We pray for the Defence Mental Health Teams and the work of Defence Force Psychologists - both uniformed and civilian.
Our Parish: We pray for Isla Freeman to be baptised today. 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 sought to be elected, and those who were 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: Peace Christian Community and Redcliffe Catholic Church:. For the clergy, 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., Earl
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Myolene O’Dempsey (23/19) Irene Stanton (26/17) Sue Howard (28/12)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord
New Testament Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Psalm: 110 (A.P.B.A. page 342)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1: 15-23
Gospel: Luke 24: 44-53