“A voice came from heaven, saying, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased’.
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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 that 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.
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
Baptism of Our Lord
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 42: 1-9
Psalm: 29 ( A.P.B.A. page 248)
New Testament Reading: Acts 10: 34-43
Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17
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 civil unrest in Chile and Sri Lanka.
(We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia.)
Our Country: We pray for those townships and communities that continuing to face flooding from continuing flowing rivers in the inland parts of Victoria and Western Australia. For all those travelling at this time as they return from holidays to their homes. May they be granted safety in their travels.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church in Nigeria: for the Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people. We pray for the country of Nigeria at this time as it endures civil unrest and rebellion.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Diocese of Melbourne: Philip Freier – Archbishop; assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Fortitude Valley: Rodney Wolff - parish priest; assistant clergy and people. We pray also for all retired bishops living in this Diocese.
Diocesan Schools: St. Paul’s School, Bald Hills: for the principal, administration team, chaplain, school council, teachers, students and all families.
Defence Force Anglicans: Full-time Army Chaplains. For the Religious Advisory Committee to the Services (RACS). We pray for the chairman and members of the inter-faith committee and for its role in advising the CDF and staff.
Our Parish: We give thanks for the new members of our congregations who have joined us for worship in the year past, and feel they have found a place to worship with us.
Our Community: for the various community groups as they begin to recommence after the Christmas break: especially those groups that we are a part of.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Mueller Community Church and the New Apostolic Church: for the ministers, pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Clare, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Walter (Buck) Rogers (18/16)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Epiphany III
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-4
Psalm: 27: 1-10 (A.P.B.A. page 246)
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 10-18
Gospel: Matthew 4: 12-25