“Give to Caesar the things that are
Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. ”
COLLECT: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: grant that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in proclaiming the cross to be the way that leads to life eternal; 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.
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 21 (Ord Sun 29)
Old Testament Reading : Exodus 33: 12-23
Psalm: 99 (page 325 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-33
Prayers
For The World: We pray for mercy on our broken and divided world. We pray for the conflict between Israel and Palestine. For innocent lives caught up in the conflict. Almighty God, ruler of all, in whose kingdom peace and righteousness abound; we pray for those who are in conflict. Take away prejudice, cruelty and revenge. Grant that barriers which divide may crumble, suspicions disappear and hatreds cease, through Jesus Christ our mediator. Amen. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: Ruler of the nations, we pray for the various tiers of Parliament and governance of this country. Direct the work of those who govern this nation in their decisions to the advancement of your glory and the safety and welfare of this country, so that peace and happiness, truth and justice, may be established among us.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Anglican Church of Korea: the Archbishop, bishops clergy and people in that place.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Rockhampton: Peter Grice - Bishop, clergy, and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Goodna: Bronwyn Pagram - Parish Priest, and people.
Our Diocesan Schools: St. John’s College at the University of Qld. For the Warden, chaplain, College Council, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for Christians entering the Defence Forces. May they sustain their faith in the midst of significant pressures to compromise their beliefs. We pray for the Chaplains that they may have wisdom, courage and resources to teach recruits and trainees in a relevant way and the place of God in a modern Defence Force.
Our Community: We pray for the various places we come from within our community. For those of us who live in homes, in retirement villages, nursing homes, and home aged care.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Redcliffe Uniting Church and The Scarborough Presbyterian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We pray for this parish’s ministry to those unable to join us regularly in worship, those who are house bound, and in aged care homes.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris, Kevin, Narelle
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
For the daughters of Sheila: Fiona Dockrill, Jacki Darnwell, and extended family members of Sheila.
Departed: Sheila Dockrill
Years Minds: Jean Peacock (26/16) Len Symons (28/08)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 22 (Ord Sun 30)
Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 34: 1-12
Psalm: 90: 1-6, 13-17 (page 318 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-13
Gospel: Matthew 22: 34-46