“They cried out in fear, but Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’ ”
COLLECT: Mighty God and ruler of all creation, give new strength to our faith, that we may recognise your presence even when all hope seems lost. Help us to face all trials with serenity as we walk with Christ through the stormy seas of life and come at the last to your eternal peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese:
Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in the Diocese of Brisbane a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name be glorified; 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 11 (Ord Sun 19)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 37: 1-4, 12-28
Psalm: 105: 1-6, 16-22 (page 332 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 10: 4-15
Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36
Prayers
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. For the citizens and tourists of the Hawaiian island of Maui and The Big Island as they flee bushfires. For the civil unrest in Niger. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We give thanks for the peace and security we enjoy compared to other nations in this world. We pray for the various commemorations that will be taking place on Friday 18th August, or over that weekend to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. We pray for those veterans who feel they have nothing to commemorate at this time. For those who have been unable to reintegrate back into society, even some 50 years later.
World Wide Anglican Community: We pray for The Episcopal Church of Chile: for their Primate, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: We pray for The Anglican Church’s ministry with the Aboriginal people of Australia: we pray for Bishop Chris McLeod; bishop to the aboriginal clergy and people of this land.
Our Diocese: We pray for the parish of Sunnybank: for Scott Windred - parish priest and assistant clergy and for the parishioners.
Diocesan Schools: We pray for St. John’s Anglican College, Forest Lake: for the principal, administration staff, chaplain, College Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for Defence Personnel on Overseas Postings at this time. For those deployed to Embassies and high commissions of Australia and on exchange postings with other nations. For the families of those who are on overseas deployment.
Our Community: We pray for the commemorations that will be taking place on Friday 18th August to mark the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. We pray for the Vietnam veterans within our community. For those who continue to struggle today, some 50 years later.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Wesleyan Methodist Church and Woody Point Presbyterian Church; for the ministers and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We pray for those Vietnam Veterans within our parish, our congregations, and within our families. We give thanks for their service as we pray for them at this time.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris, Kevin, Shelia D
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
For those families who this week will mourn loved ones lost in the Vietnam War as commemorations occur.
Departed: For those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
Years Minds: Roslyn Weiland (15/20) Kathy Wanka (15/21) Colin Hodson (16/90)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 12 (Ord Sun 20)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 45: 1-15
Psalm: 133 (page 365 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 11: 13-32
Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28