“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; and he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. ”
COLLECT: Eternal God, at the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordon you proclaimed him your beloved Son, and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: grant that all who are baptised into his name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Saviour; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Archbishop Hosam, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem : “I ask those within the Anglican Communion and all of Christendom to join with us in offering the following prayer”.
Almighty and Everlasting God: our days are in your hands; we lift up all those in the Holy Land who are victims of violence and injustice, that you might empower your Church to bring healing to the wounded, relief to the suffering, and comfort to those who mourn; we pray also that you would soften the hearts of all those involved in the recent conflicts, that they would be led to work for justice and lasting peace in the land where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ first came to bring hope and abundant life to all people; these things we ask in his Holy Name. Amen.
Archbishop Hosam, Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem
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 Reading
Old Testament Reading : Genesis 1: 1-5
Psalm: 29 (page 248 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Acts 19: 1-7
Gospel: Mark: 1: 4-11
Prayers
For The World: God of the nations, whose sovereign rule brings justice and peace, have mercy on our broken and divided world. Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all and banish from them the spirit that makes for war, that all races and peoples may learn to live as members of one family and in obedience to your law, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. We pray for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. For the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. As our nation experiences heavy rainfalls and floods, we pray for those people living in countries where famine is rife.
Our Country: Within our state, we pray for those who continue to be adversely affected still weeks later by storms, flooding, lack of electricity and other amenities. We pray for all emergency services, electrician linespeople, S.E.S. members, defence personal, and all working to assist in the adversely affected suburbs. We pray for those, in the northern part, and those in the south-east, of our state as they continue to recover from the adverse weather conditions.
World Wide Anglican Community: We pray for the Church of the Province of South East Asia.
The Anglican Church of Australia: We pray for The Anglican Church of Australia’s ministry with the Torres Strait Island people of Australia. For the congregation in this Diocese, and for the clergy and people in the Diocese of North Queensland.
Our Diocese: We pray for the Parish of Woolloongabba: Rosemary Gardiner - parish priest, and people.
Diocesan Groups: We pray for G.F.S. - The Anglican Girls Friendly Society. We pray for members of the State Council of G.F.S.; for all leaders and members of branches throughout this Diocese.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Archdeacons in each of the Defence Services as they assist Bishop Dibden, in pastorally caring for all chaplains in the Australian Defence Force.
Other Denominations: We pray for Citipointe Church Redcliffe and Clontarf Beach Baptist Church, for their pastors, ministers and people.
Within Our Community: For those finding it difficult after the Christmas celebrations: whether it be financially, or health, or alone.
Our Parish: We pray for those in our parish who are no longer able; due to health, or other circumstances; join us physically in worship. For those who join us via Zoom.
Those Seeking Healing: For those who seek God’s healing Spirit of body, and/or soul and/or mind.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of loved ones at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Walter (Buck ) Rogers (18/16)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Epiphany III
Old Testament Reading: Jonah 3: 1-10
Psalm 65: 5-12 (page 283 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 corinthians 7: 29-31
Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20