“If you, O Lord, should note what we do wrong, Lord, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, so that you may be revered. ”
COLLECT: O God, you call your Church to witness that in Christ we are reconciled to you: help us so to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may turn to you; 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:
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.
Prayer:
Loving God, bless Jeremy, now called to be Archbishop of Brisbane; fill him with your truth, and clothe him with holiness, that he may preach your word, and care for your people; give him compassion and wisdom, sustain him with your Spirit and inspire him with vision. We also pray for Jeremey’s family: his wife Josie, and his children: Kate, Hannah, and Thomas. We ask in the name of the one who calls, 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 16 (Ord Sun 24)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 14: 19-31
Psalm: Book of Exodus: chapter 15: verses 1-13, 17-18
New Testament Reading: Romans 14: 1-14
Gospel: Matthew 18: 21-35
Prayers
For The World: We pray for mercy on our broken and divided world. She abroad your peace into the hearts of all and banish the spirit that makes for war. May all races and peoples learn to live as members of one family. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We pray and give this for this land, for its contrasts of landscapes and climate, for the abundance of wealth and opportunity. We pray for the struggles in our adversity and give thanks for our courage and hope.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of The Province of the Indian Ocean: the Bishop, clergy and people in that place.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of The Northern Territory: Greg Anderson - Bishop, clergy, and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Bribie Island, the locum clergy and parishioners as they seek a priest for that parish.
Our Diocesan Schools: The Southport School, Southport. The principal, administration staff, chaplain, College Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: For Defence Families Australia in its work of promoting the welfare of Defence Families. We give thanks for the families of Defence personnel. We pray for the protection of God for all wives, husbands, children and parents of serving members and for the wider community to have a deepened understanding of their needs.
Our Community: O God, our rest and our redeemer, we pray for all in various levels of education as they begin their mid semester break. We pray for refreshment, replenishment and renewal of minds of all; be they administration staff, lecturers, teachers, students and families.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Lutheran Church of Redcliffe and The Margate Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We pray for the body of your Church in this parish who are called by your Spirit, that in their ministries all may truly serve you and faithfully follow in the way of your Son.
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: Noel Wanka (20/93) Marie Rogers (22/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 17 (Ord Sun 25)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 16: 2-15
Psalm: 105: 1-6, 37-45 (page 332 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Philippians: chapter 1
Gospel: Matthew 20: 1-16