“‘I am the resurrection and the life,’ says the Lord; ‘whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.’
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COLLECT: O Life-giving God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death: breathe upon us with the power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ, and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
For Mothering Sunday: God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to bind together and to heal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese as the Archbishop Election Board work to discern who it is that God is calling to this role. Eternal God, shepherd and guide, in your mercy give your Church in the Diocese of Brisbane a shepherd after your own heart who will walk in your ways, and with loving care watch over your people. Give us a leader of vision and a teacher of your truth. So may your Church be built up and your name be glorified; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 IV
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13
Psalm: 23 (A.P.B.A. page 243)
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 5: v8-14
Gospel: John 9: 1-41
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 citizens of Malawi as they endure strong hazardous storms in their country. We pray for those innocent monks killed in a monastery in Myanmar by the military as the unrest between the military and civilians continues to intensify. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia as it enters its second year of war)
Our Country: We continue to pray for those communities in the far north of Queensland and Northern Territory that continue to be adversely affected by flooding. For the evacuations of people from their homes and communities.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Anglican Church of Southern Africa: for their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of North West Australia: Bishop; clergy and people.
Our Diocese: We pray for our mother church in this Diocese: The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, for the Cathedral Dean and all assistant clergy and parishioners of the Cathedral Parish.
Diocesan Schools: Toowoomba Anglican School Toowoomba: principal, administration team, chaplain, teachers, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: For all Defence Training Establishments and especially those that provide initial Entry Training to midship-officers, officer cadets, and recruits as they make the adjustment to Service Life.
Our Parish: We give thanks for those who knit and supply booties and beanies for those babies born in the natal unit of the hospital; especially those born prematurely.
Our Community: We pray for the neonatal and birthing centre at the hospital. We pray for all mothers and expectant mothers there at this time, and for the midwives. We uphold especially those for whom giving birthing is/will be difficult.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe Christian Family and Star Christian Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Margaret, Grant .
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed: Garry Herden
Years Minds: Bill Neville (21/20). Today we remember all Mother’s who have entered into the glory of the kingdom of God.
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Lent V
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14
Psalm: 130 (A.P.B.A. page 364)
New Testament Reading: Romans 8: 6-11
Gospel: John 11: 1-45