“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 ”
COLLECT: Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt; may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fulness of Christ’s blessing; who is alive 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 Easter (Easter II)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 22-32
Psalm: 16 (page 234 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1: 1-12
Gospel: Matthew: John 20: 19-31
Prayers
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 political and military tension between Taiwan and China at this time. We pray for the Eastern Orthodox Churches as they celebrate The Resurrection of Christ this weekend. We pray for the continuing airstrikes on the people of Myanmar. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia as it enters its second year of war)
Our Country: We give thanks for the peace and harmony that we experience in this land compared to other parts of the world. We pray that we may live in a country of unselfishness, compassion, and fairness both in
public and private life.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Anglican Church of Tanzania: for their Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Newcastle: Peter Stuart - Bishop; assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Wynnum: Sam Sigamani - parish priest; assistant clergy, and people.
Diocesan Schools: for all principals, administration teams, chaplains, teachers, students, and families as they return to their places of work and learning this week after the Easter break.
Defence Force Anglicans: For all Army Reserve Chaplains. We pray for The Service Personnel Anglican Help Society. We pray for the ministry of St.. George’s Holiday House at Coolangatta: for the committee, staff and guests.
Our Parish: We give thanks for our Triduum Services conducted last weekend culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. For those from our community and for visitors who joined with us over the Triduum Weekend.
Our Community: For all principals, teachers, students, administration teams, and families of state and private schools as they return to their places of work and learning after the Easter break.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Lutheran Church of Redcliffe and Margate Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Sherryl, Ken J, Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Margaret, Grant, Iris.
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Brian Jones (12/18) Allan Wells 21/20)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Third Sunday In Easter (Easter III)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
Psalm: 116: 1-4, 11-18 (page 346 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 1: 13-25
Gospel: Matthew 28: 15a