“ The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.
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COLLECT: God of all peoples, whose servant John came baptising and calling for repentance: help us to hear his voice of judgement, that we may also rejoice in his word of promise, and be found pure and blameless in that glorious day when Christ comes to rule the earth as Prince of Peace; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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
Second Sunday in Advent: Advent I
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
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 pray for the continuing civil unrest in China. We pray for those citizens in The Ukraine as they prepare to endue a very bleak freezing winter with no heat for warmth. We pray for those injured and killed after an explosion at a religious school in northern Afghanistan.
(We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: We give thanks for the rains that are falling upon the inland parts of our nation and our state. For the reprieve of drought for the inland communities and farming properties. We are also mindful of those townships and communities that continuing to face flooding in the inland parts of New South Wales.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and The Middle East: for the bishop, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Diocese of Bathurst: Mark Calder – Bishop; clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of All Saints Brisbane: Duncan Gorwood - parish priest; assistant clergy and people. We pray also for those ordained Deacons or Priests yesterday; and for Archbishop Aspinall and his wife Christina as they begin a life of retirement.
Diocesan Schools: Canterbury College, Waterford: for the principal, administration team, chaplain, school council, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: for The Defence Board of the Anglican General Synod comprising of The Anglican Bishop to the Defence Forces, the three Service Archdeacons, and the lay and clerical members. We also pray for Retired Defence Chaplains and their families.
Our Parish: As we come to the end of the year, we give thanks for the ministry of all the parish groups; and for the various groups end of year gatherings at this time.
Our Community: As the community prepares to celebrate the Birth of Jesus, that the real reason for the celebrations will not be lost in the commercialism at this time. We give thanks for those business that show in their decorating the true reason for the celebration at this time.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Redcliffe City Salvation Army Corps and The Redcliffe Uniting Church: for the ministers and 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.
Departed:
Years Minds: Christina Nott (07/06) Frank Giles (07/21)
Robin Peters(08/19) Jessie Jenkins (10/21)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Third Sunday in Advent : Advent III
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35: 1-10
Psalm: 146 (A.P.B.A. page 377)
New Testament Reading: James 5: 7-10
Gospel: Matthew 11: 2-22