“Thus says the Lord, ‘Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed.’ ”
COLLECT: God of freedom, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts: give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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 12 (Ord Sun 20)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 45: 1-15
Psalm: 133 (page 365 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 11: 13-32
Gospel: Matthew 15: 21-28
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. We continue to pray for those adversely affected by the fires on Maui Island and Big Island in the American state of Hawai’i. (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.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of England: for the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Wellby, for all bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Perth: Kate Goldsworthy - Archbishop, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Toowong: Tom Sullivan - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: West Moreton Anglican College: for the principal, administration staff, chaplain, College Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: ADF personnel deployed on operations and for those who are preparing to deploy or are recently returned from deployment. Pray for those who are separated from their families and friends by operational deployment; especially the practical difficulties of separation. Pray for the re-integration of families after deployment — for wisdom and understanding between loved ones as they try to understand and adjust to their different experiences during separation and reunion.
Our Community: For those who keep our community clean and presentable for those who visit our community. For the grounds people who keep the parks and other recreational areas clean, for those who keep out streets clean, those who keep our beaches clean, those who keep the amenities clean, for those that keep clean others areas used by visitors to our area.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Church on the Bay and Peninsula Axis Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We give thanks for those who clean the inside of this church for our worship, and for those who clean other part of this building; inside and outside.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris, Kevin, Shelia D, Narelle
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Colin Hodson (16/08/90) Joan Solomon (22/98) Clifford Dittman (26/99)
Langham Solomon (26/86) Roma Hodson (15/07/21)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 13 (Ord Sun 21)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 1:8 - 2:10
Psalm: 124 (page 361 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 12: 1-8
Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-20