“ Come, let us go up to the mountain of
the Lord, to the house of the God of
Jacob; that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths.
”
COLLECT: Faithful God, whose promises stand unshaken through all generations: renew us in hope, that we may be awake and alert watching for the glorious return of Jesus Christ, our Judge and Saviour, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 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
First Sunday in Advent: Advent I
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 2: 1-5
Psalm: 122 ( A.P.B.A. page 360)
New Testament Reading: Romans 13: 9-14
Gospel: Matthew 24: 36-44
Prayers For The World And The Church
For The World: We pray for a right spirit of peace and cooperation to overcome the spirit of hatred, bitterness, and division in all countries. We pray for relief of suffering of innocent victims in countries troubled by conflict and unrest. We continue to pray for those affected by the atrocities occurring in Ukraine. We pray for the civil unrest in China. For the citizens of Indonesia and the Solomon Islands affected by the earthquake in those countries this past week. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: For those townships and communities that continuing to face flooding in the inland parts of New South Wales.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of The Province of the Indian Ocean: for the bishop, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Diocese of Perth: Kay Goldsworthy - Archbishop; assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Toowoomba St. Bartholomew’s: Adam Lowe - parish priest; assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: West Moreton Anglican College, Karrabin: for the principal, administration team, chaplain, school council, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: for Army Reserve Chaplains. We pray for those Australian Defence Personnel deployed on operations and for those who are preparing to deploy or are recently returned from deployment.
Our Parish: We pray for the Advent Studies commencing in our parish this week over the next 4 weeks. We pray for those attending the Tuesday morning studies, the Thursday evening studies, and for those undertaking the studies in their own homes. May the studies lead us to a better understanding and appreciation of the gifts that the Magi bought to the babe Jesus.
Our Community: We pray for senior students of high schools as they transition from schooling into the secular world. For those who will be undertaking gap years, for those who will continue to undertake studies next year, and for this who will move into the workforce.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Redcliffe Church of Christ and Redcliffe City Christian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken, Clare, Anita, Noah, Dorothy
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Carol Graham and her children: John, Steven, Glenn, Megan and Renee; and extended family as they mourn the loss of a husband and father and grandfather
Departed: Malcolm Graham
Years Minds:
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Second Sunday in Advent : Advent II
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Psalm: 72: 1-7, 18-21 (A.P.B.A. page 294)
New Testament Reading: Romans 15: 4-13
Gospel: Matthew 3: 1-12