“Because Jesus himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
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COLLECT: Almighty God, who wonderfully created and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: in your mercy bring us to share the divine life of Jesus Christ, who came to share our human life, and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 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
1st Sunday After Christmas: Feast of The Holy Family
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 63: 7-9
Psalm: 148 ( A.P.B.A. page 378)
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 2: 10-18
Gospel: Matthew 2: 13-23
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 those citizens in The Ukraine as they prepare to endure a very bleak freezing winter with no heat for warmth.
(We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country:
World Wide Anglican Community: We pray for the world wide Anglican Community. For our Spiritual leader Justin Welby Archbishop of Canterbury, for all Provinces within the Anglican community. For all
bishops, clergy and people throughout the world.
The Anglican Church of Australia: We pray for our Primate Archbishop Geoff Smith, for the 23 dioceses in Australia, for all bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: We pray for our Archbishop’s Commissary/Diocesan Administrator Cameron Venables, for the regional bishops, clergy and people of this Diocese.
Diocesan Schools: For all Diocesan Schools throughout this Diocese: for all principals, chaplains, administration teams, college councils, teachers and staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Forces Grant Dibden, for the Archdeacons to each Defence Services, for all chaplains, both full-time and part-time and for their families.
Our Parish: We pray and give thanks for the Reverend Marjorie Charrington as she comes among us these weeks to conduct our services. As we begin a new year we pray for the blessings that we may receive and for the challenges that we will be faced with, knowing Lord that you will be with us in this year to come.
Our Community: For the various recreational and lodgement and tourism businesses during his holiday time. May this time of the season be a successful holiday season for all those working in the tourism industry.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: We pray for all denominations across the peninsula: for all clergy, ministers, pastors and for their families.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken, Clare, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Julian
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Reuben Fern (27/61) Rosalie Bonner (31/08) Raymond Clark (01/18) Alice Fern 07/02)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of The Epiphany
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Psalm: 72: 1-7, 10-14 (A.P.B.A. page 294)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 3: 1-12
Gospel: Matthew 2: 1-12