“‘‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me’, says the Lord; ‘and let the one who believes in me drink. For out of your heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ ”
COLLECT: Almighty God, at the Feast of Pentecost you sent your Holy Spirit to the disciples, filling them with joy and boldness to preach the Gospel: empower us with that same Spirit to witness to your redeeming love and draw all people to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives 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 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: Matthew: John 20: 19-23
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 Extra-Provincial Churches under the leadership of The Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Willochra: Jeremy James- Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: The Parish of Drayton: Rick Gummow - parish priest, assistant clergy and people.
Diocesan Schools: All Anglican Schools business Managers/Bursars and Senior Leaders.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Defence Hospitals and St. Vincent’s Defence Ward in Sydney; South Coast Private Hospital PTSD Ward at Wollongong, Veterans and Serving Members Psychiatric Unit at Austin Hospital in Melbourne, for all staff, specialists chaplains and patients.
Our Parish: For parishioners, both current and past worshippers, who live in residential villages and aged care homes.
Our Community: For our ministry to the Aged Care Homes in the Parish: Beaumont Care and Ozaname Village; especially at this time as they have a reoccurrence of COVID in those places.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: The Anglican Parish of Redcliffe and The Wesleyan Methodist Church: for the clergy 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: Sue Howard (28/12) Lillian Dittman (31/12) Dorothy Duffiled (02/15) Gerry Flude (03/19)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Feast of The Trinity
Old Testament Reading: Exodus 34: 1-8
Psalm: Song of The Three young Men (page 399 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 13: 11-13
Gospel: John 28: 16-20