“ ‘Those who love me will keep my word’, Jesus promises, ‘and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’ ”
COLLECT: O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond our understanding: pour into our hearts such love for you, that, loving you above all else, we may obtain your promises that exceed all we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one 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
Sixth Sunday In Easter (Easter VI)
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 17: 22-31
Psalm: 66: 7-19 (page 286 A.B.P.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 3: 8-22
Gospel: Matthew: John 14: 15-21
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 security we enjoy compared to other nations in this world.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of the Province of West Africa: Archbishops, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The church’s ministry among the Torres Strait Island people of Australia.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Carindale: Nicole Anderson - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: St. Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Ascot: School Council, principal, administration team, chaplain, teachers, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the full-time Army chaplains. For the Defence Families Australia in its work of promoting the welfare of Defence families.
Our Parish: We pray for all mothers in our parish.
Our Community: We pray for those in our community who have no experience of what a mother’s love is. We pray for those new mother’s, having given birth or through adoption, who are struggling with being a first time mum: for those suffering from various illnesses (ex. post natal depression, anxiety, feelings of unworthiness, etc) unable to cope.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe City Salvation Army Corps and The Redcliffe Uniting Church: for the ministers 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: we pray for all mothers who have entered into the glory of God.
Years Minds: Peter Dennis (19/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of The Ascension of Our Lord
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 1: 1-11
Psalm: 47 (page 270 A.B.P.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Ephesians 1: 15-23
Gospel: Matthew 28: 16-20