“ ‘Go and make disciples of all nations,’ Jesus commands; ‘I am with you always, to the close of the age.’ ”
COLLECT: Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all things as Lord: keep the Church in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace; and bring all creation to worship at his feet, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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
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: Matthew 28: 16-20
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 pray for those who lost their lives or are injured from the hostel fire in New Zealand. We pray for the responders whose job it is to search the ruins. (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. We pray for and uphold those children injured in the bush crash in Victoria on Tuesday. For the trauma that the children and their families face. For the first responders who attended the tragic scene of the crash. For the chaplains in their pastoral care of the responders and the families from the tragedy.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church in the Province of West Indies: Archbishop, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Riverina: Donald Kirk- Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Coolum: Bruce Sligo - locum priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: All Saints Anglican School Merrimac: School Council, principal, administration team, chaplain, teachers, staff, students, and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Air Force Archdeacon and his work of partnership with Bishop Grant in pastorally caring for the chaplains of the Australian Defence Forces. We pray for full-time Air Force Chaplains, for The Chief of the Air Force, and for the families of all who serve in the Air Force.
Our Community: We give thanks for those who provide all types of entertainment in our community; be they musicians, theatre play houses, professional or amateur. We pray for the members of Mousetrap as they assess and consider their future in this community.
Our Parish: For the musicians who enhance our worship by providing music. For the organists and for the members of the band.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Scarborough Presbyterian Church and Seventh Day Adventist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Noah, Dorothy, Ken, Grant , Iris, Beryl O, Narelle,
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
Departed:
Years Minds: Myolene O’Dempsey (23/19) Irene Stanton (26/17)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of Pentecost
1st New Testament Reading: Acts 2: 1-21
Psalm: 104: 26-36 (page 331 A.B.P.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 1-13
Gospel: John 20: 19-23