“If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ”
COLLECT: Living God, Judge of us all, you have placed in our hands the wealth we call our own: through your Spirit give us wisdom, that our possessions may not be a curse, but a means of blessing in our lives. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
PARISH PRAYER: Loving Father, whose Son Jesus Christ called your servant Peter The Fisherman to gather and nurture your flock: give us the will to draw others into the grace and joy of your kingdom, where your people are fed and their wounds are healed, as we endeavour to proclaim your love in word and deed to the glory of your name. Amen.
PRAYER IN A TIME OF EPIDEMIC DISEASE:
In light of what is occurring in our country, states and community at this time, it would be good to revisit the following prayer.
Please continue to pray for our community, our state; for the other states, our nation, and other countries affected by COVID-19. The prolonged isolation and confinement of this outbreak will be a difficult experience. Please also pray for those in hospital and for all medical staff and for those on the ‘front line’ at this time.
Lord Jesus Christ, healer and friend, come and care for all of us through the danger and uncertainty of the coronavirus epidemic. To people who are sick, bring healing. To people who are displaced, isolated, or cut off from family, friends or work, bring comfort and companionship. Work with medical staff as they care for the sick, and protect them from harm. Give skill and fruitful research to scientists as they search for treatments, prevention and a cure. To public health authorities, give wisdom to decide the best ways to manage both this crisis and our anxieties. When communities are fearful, give a calm spirit, and kindness to neighbours and strangers. Through this testing time, and through all the risks we face together, teach us once again how we can love one another as you have loved us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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
Pentecost 8
Old Testament Reading: Hosea 11: 1-11
Psalm: 107: 1-9, 43 ( A.P.B.A. page 337)
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3: 1-11
Gospel: Luke 12: 13-21
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 pray for the people of Britain and Europe as they suffer from severe heat wave at this time. For those fighting severe bush fires in Europe and California. (For those who are innocent victims of others hunger for power and greed. We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: We continue to pray for all across our nation affected by the latest COVID virus. We pray for the work of the medical staff as they care for the sick. We pray that you will give skill to scientists and medical staff as they search for treatments, prevention and a cure. We pray for the public health authorities, that may have wisdom to decide the best ways to manage this virus. We pray for all in primary industries, for farmers and graziers; at this time as they fear for their livelihoods with the potential threat of the outbreak of ‘foot and mouth disease’, and the effects that they are fearful of that it can cause on our national farming and grazing industry.
World Wide Anglican Community: We pray for the Lambeth Conference which is to commenced this past week. For the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury and for the coming together of bishops from all parts of the world wide Anglican community.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Archbishops and Bishops who are attending The Lambeth Conference at this time, that they may be kept safe in their travels to England.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Beenleigh: Peter Palmer - parish priest; assistant clergy and parishioners.
Diocesan Schools: For all Diocesan schools throughout this Diocese: for all principals, administration teams, chaplains, School Councils, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for all Chaplains throughout the Defence Force: full time, part time, and specialists chaplains, and for their families. For chaplains serving on Australian soil and for chaplains who are on deployment at this time.
Our Parish: We give thanks for the various congregations within our parish. We give thanks for those who are able to worship in person and we pray for those who are unable to join us at this time but continue to worship with us via Zoom.
Our Community: We continue to pray for those affected by the latest COVID virus. For those in isolation in their homes, for those in hospitals, and nursing homes. For nursing homes that have gone back into lockdown and for families separated from loved ones at this time. We pray that at this time when communities and individuals are fearful, Lord provide all with a calm spirit.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe Christian Family Church and Sea Christian Church: for the ministers 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, Earl, Elizabeth Mc., Sherryl
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Kirstyn Morris and Brett and family as they mourn the passing of Kirstyn’s mother.
Departed:
Beverley Rohweder
Years Minds:
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 6
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20
Psalm: 50: 1-8, 23-24 (A.P.B.A. page 272)
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11; 1-3, 8-16
Gospel: Luke 12: 32-40