“ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. ”
COLLECT: Eternal God, you exalted Jesus Christ to rule over all things, and have made us instruments of his kingdom: by your Spirit empower us to love the unloved, and to minster to all in need, then at the last bring us to your eternal realm where we may be welcomed into your everlasting joy and may worship and adore you forever; 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.
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
Christ the King
Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 23: 1-6
Psalm: Song of Zechariah ( A.P.B.A. page 10)
New Testament Reading: Colossians 1: 11-20
Gospel: Luke 23: 33-43
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.)
Our Country: We pray for the inland parts of New South Wales as they continue to experience devasting flooding, as flooded rivers continue to make their way to the costal areas. For those small communities that have been decimated from flooding.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of Japan: for the Archbishop, all bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: the Diocese of Willochra: the Diocesan administrator, all clergy and people
Our Diocese: The Parish of Wishart: Christopher Wright - locum priest; the assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: for all Diocesan schools: for all principal, administration teams, chaplains, school councils, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for war widows and widowers, and give thanks for the work of Legacy. We give thanks for those who spend their lives for others; for the good name and valuable work of Legacy and the benefits of friendships and practical help they give to the families of those who have suffered in war.
Our Parish: We give thanks for the many blessing that you, Lord, bestow upon our parish. We give thanks Lord that you are with us always. We give thanks for the many times that you have walked with us in the journey of this parish, and have answered the prayers of this parish during those times of difficulties and hardships that we have faced as a parish.
Our Community: We give thanks for the work of Legacy in this community; and for it mission to support Australian Defence Force families in times of great need. To help veterans’ families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one. To providing stability, guidance and assistance to families of veterans who gave their lives or health serving our country.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Redcliffe Church of Christ and Redcliffe City Christian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken, Clare, Anita, Noah, Dorothy
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Joyce Baldwin (25/??)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
First Sunday in Advent : Advent I
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm: 122 (A.P.B.A. page 360)
New Testament Reading: Romans 13: 9-14
Gospel: Matthew 24: 36-44