“Where two or three are gathered in my name,’ says the Lord, ‘I am there among them.’ ”
COLLECT: Go before us, O Lord, and further us with your continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name, and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; 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 In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese:
It has been announced by Bishop Cameron Venable, Bishop Administrator of the Diocese of Brisbane, that Bishop Jeremy Greaves has been elected as the next Archbishop of Brisbane. He will commence his role as Archbishop in December 2023.
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 15 (Ord Sun 23)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 12: 1-14
Psalm: 149 (page 379 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 13: 1-10
Gospel: Matthew 18: 10-20
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. You are a Lord who brings justice and peace, have mercy on your broken and divided world. May your peace be shed abroad in the hearts of all people, and banish the spirit that makes for war, and that all races may learn to live as members of one family. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We pray that you will bless our nation, guard her people, guide her leaders, and give us peace.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of Ireland: for their Primate, the archbishops, clergy and people in that place.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Grafton: Murray Harvey - Bishop, clergy, and people.
Our Diocese: For all Churchwardens, Parish Councillors, Parish Nominators, and Synod Representatives throughout the Diocese.
Our Diocesan Schools: St. Andrew’s Anglican College, Peregian Springs. The principal, administration staff, chaplain, College Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: For the Archdeacons of the Army, Air Force and Navy; for their work of partnership with the Bishop in pastorally caring for the chaplains of the Australian Defence Force.
Our Community: We pray for the outreach and ministry of The Redcliffe Breakfast Club. For those who rely on the Club for their own well being and for the well being of those with pets. We give thanks for those volunteer their time to work at the Club.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Citipoint Church Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We give thanks for the Pet Blessing Service yesterday. For the joy of community and fellowship. We give thanks for the generosity of the parishioners in living out your Gospel message by giving to those less fortunate then ourselves.
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: Nell Slaughter (10/91) Errol Nonmus (11/20) Alan Shaw (11/20) Malcolm Peacock (13/93)
Una Allport (13/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 16 (Ord Sun 24)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 14: 19-31
Psalm: Book of Exodus: chap. 15: verses 1-13, and 17-18.
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 14: 1-14
Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35