“By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. ”
COLLECT: Loving and righteous God, your boundless generosity exceeds all that we can desire or deserve, and you give to the last worker all you promised to the first: liberate us from all jealousy and greed, that we may be free to love and serve others, and in your service may find our true reward; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 17 (Ord Sun 25)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 16: 2-15
Psalm: 105: 1-6, 37-45 (page 332 A.P.B.A.)
New Testament Reading: Philippians: chapter 1
Gospel: Matthew 20: 1-16
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 all who live and work in rural areas. Grant that all people of our nation may give thanks to you for food and drink and all other bodily necessities of life, respect those who labour to produce them, and honour the land and the water from which these good things come.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of Ireland: the Archbishop, bishops clergy and people in that place.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Tasmania: Richard Condie - Bishop, assistant bishop, clergy, and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Burleigh Heads: Eron Perry - Parish Priest, assistant clergy and people.
Our Diocesan Schools: The Anglican Schools Australia Management Committee and Member Schools.
Defence Force Anglicans: For licensed lay ministers, liturgical assistants and church workers in Defence Chapels. We give thanks for the work of those who are attached to chapels and who freely give their time to prosper the kingdom of God.
Our Community: At this time of school holidays, we pray for all those who are holidaying here on the peninsula. For the various tourism industries, hospitality industries, and for all those who rely on and make their livelihoods from tourism on the peninsula.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Mueller Community Church and The Apostolic Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: Thank you for the gift of the church, a community of your children that you have gathered together to worship, serve, pray and love. Give us strength to live as ambassadors for you in the world. Lord, bless your church and keep us pure, make your face shine upon us. Turn your face towards us and give us peace.
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: Greg Spann (24/16) Doug Moore (27/14) Greig Smith (30/87) Jean Dennis (30/17)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 18 (Ord Sun 26)
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17: 1-7
Psalm: 78: 1-4, 11-16 (page 301 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Philippians: chapter 2
Gospel: Matthew 21: 23-32