“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. ”
COLLECT: God of mercy, you are full of tenderness and compassion, slow to anger, rich in mercy, and always ready to forgive: grant us grace to renounce all evil and to cling to Christ, that in every way we may prove to be your loving children, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and 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
Lent II
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 12: 1-4a
Psalm: 121 (A.P.B.A. page 360)
New Testament Reading: Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17
Gospel: John 3: 1-17
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. For the continuing aftershocks of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. For the rail disaster in Greece which claimed so many lives. For the many girls schools in Iran which have been targeted with toxic gas attacks in an attempt to close down the girls schools.
(We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia as it enters its second year of war)
Our Country: We pray for our Prime Minister, our Federal Government and all federal representatives of Australian communities, be they in government or opposition. For our Premier, our State Government, and for all state representatives of Queensland communities, be they in government or opposition. Whether federal or state representatives, that they may serve their communities faithfully and diligently.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of the Province of South East Asia: for their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Ballarat: Garry Weatherill - Bishop; clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of New Farm: Olaf Anderson - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: For Coomera Anglican College, Coomera: principal, administration team, chaplain, teachers, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: For the Archdeacon of the Navy and his pastoral care of all navy chaplains. For full time chaplains of the royal Navy, and for all personnel and their families of the Royal Australian Navy; whether at sea or ashore.
Our Parish: We pray for the Parish Council of 2023 to be commissioned this morning. For the Wardens, Synod Representatives, Parish Nominators, and Councillors: that they may serve this parish in those positions to which they have been elected or nominated faithfully and diligently.
Our Community: We pray for the Moreton Bay Regional Council: for our Mayor; for all elected representatives of their local communities; that they serve their communities faithfully and diligently.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Wesleyan Methodist Church and Woody Point Presbyterian Church: for the ministers and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Alma Ziebarth (11/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Lent III
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 17: 1-7
Psalm: 95 (A.P.B.A. page 322)
New Testament Reading: Romans 5: 1-11
Gospel: John 4: 5-42