“Watch and be ready, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. ”
COLLECT: Eternal God, you have taught us that the night is far spent and the day is at hand: keep us awake and alert, watching for your kingdom, so that when Christ, the bridegroom comes, we may go out joyfully to meet him, and with him enter into the marriage feast that you have prepared for all who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Prayer Of Commemoration For The Fallen.
Father of all, remember your holy promise, and look with love on all your people, living and departed. On this day we especially ask that you would hold forever all who have suffered during war, those who returned scarred by warfare, those who waited anxiously at home, and those who returned wounded, and disillusioned; those who mourned, and those communities that were diminished and suffered loss. Remember too those who acted with kindly compassion, those who bravely risked their own lives for their comrades, and those who in the aftermath of war, worked tirelessly for a more peaceful world. And as you remember them, remember us, O Lord; grant us peace in our time and a longing for the day when people of every language, race, and nation will be brought into the unity of Christ’s kingdom. This we ask in the name of the same 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 24 (Ord Sun 32)
Old Testament Reading : Joshua 24: 1-3a, 14-25
Psalm: 78: 1-7 (page 301 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-18
Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13
Prayers
For The World: As we commemorate Remembrance Day this weekend, we pray for mercy on our broken and divided world. Take away prejudice, cruelty and revenge. For those who are innocent victims of the conflict. Grant that barriers which divide may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease. We pray for the conflict between Israel and Palestine, for the unrest in the Middle East. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We pray for the Remembrance Services held throughout our nation yesterday. We give thanks for the Returned Services League Australia (R.S.L.) in leading our nation in commemorative services that help all Australians to remember the fallen. We give thanks for the work of the R.S.L. in helping veterans and their families by offering care, financial assistance and advocacy. We also pray for Legacy Australia who support the partners and children of veterans who are on deployment, and also supports the families of those who may have died many years after serving our nation.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Diocese of Asaba in The Church of Nigeria : the Archbishop, bishops clergy and people in that place.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Grafton: Murray Harvey - Bishop, clergy, and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Kilcoy: Jilleen chambers—Parish Priest, and people.
Our Diocesan Schools: St. Luke’s Anglican School Bundaberg. For the principal, administration staff, chaplain, College Council, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: As we commemorate Remembrance Day yesterday; we pray for all full time members of the Australian Defence Forces, regardless of rank. We pray for all Reservists within the Defence Services, and we pray for all chaplains, both full time and part-time. For all those who are serving overseas on deployment at this time and for those here on home soil. And we pray for all their families.
Our Community: We pray and give thanks for the R.S.L. Branch and for the Legacy Organisation in this community. For their work with returned service personnel; for their work with families of serving members of the Australian Defence Forces, and with those families whose loved ones never returned.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Wesleyan Methodist Church and The Woody Point Presbyterian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We acknowledge and give thanks to those members of our parish who have served, or are serving, in the Australian Defence Forces. We give thanks for their service to our nation and to their homeland.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris, Kevin, Narelle, Yvette, Michael
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time, especially those who mourn the loss of loved ones who never returned home.
Departed: As we commemorate Remembrance Day we remember the service and sacrifice of those who have died for our freedom and our nation. We remember relatives, friends or ancestors, and reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served and died in war.
Years Minds: Robert Lewis (10/20) Judith Greaves (13/19)
Marie Forbes (14/15) Leola Chambers (17/17)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 25 (Ord Sun 33)
Old Testament Reading: Judges 4: 1-10
Psalm: 123 (page 361 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
Gospel: Matthew 25: 14-30