“ ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life,’ says the Lord. ‘No one comes to the Father except through me.’ ”
COLLECT: Everliving God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life: give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
A Prayer For the Coronation of King Charles III:
O God, to whom every human power is subject, grant to your servant our sovereign Charles success in the exercise of his high office, so that, always revering you and striving to please you, he may constantly secure and preserve for the people entrusted to his care the freedom that comes from civil peace. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen
A Prayer In Seeking an Archbishop for this Diocese:
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
Fifth Sunday In Easter (Easter V)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 7: 55-60
Psalm: 31: 1-5, 17-18 (page 250 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2: 11-25
Gospel: Matthew: John 14: 1-14
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. (We continue to pray for the unrest between Ukraine and Russia)
Our Country: We give thanks for the peace and harmony that we experience compared to other parts of the world.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of Wales, for the Primus, archbishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: For the Diocese of Bendigo; Matt Brain-Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Bulimba, Andrew Cooper-parish priest, assistant clergy, and people.
Diocesan Schools: Hillbrook Anglican School, Enoggera: School Council, principal, administration team, chaplain, teachers, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Anglican Bishop to the Defence forces Bishop Grant Dibden. For Bishop Grant as he leads the team of full-time and par-time Anglican clergy serving as Defence Force Chaplains, and for their families.
Our Parish: We give thanks for Reverend Marjorie Charrington as she comes among us to conduct our Services at this time. We give thanks for the flower arrangers in our parish, as they prepare our surrounds for worship each week.
Our Community: We give thanks for those council staff who maintain the botanical gardens, the parks and streets, for those who care for God’s creation.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe City Christian Church and The Redcliffe Church of Christ: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Grant, Iris, Narelle
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds:
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Sixth Sunday In Easter (Easter VI)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 17: 22-31
Psalm: 66: 7-19 (page 286 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3: 8-22
Gospel: John 14: 15-21