“Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for Jesus’ sake will find it.
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COLLECT: Gracious God, we who were baptised into Christ Jesus were baptised into his death: we pray that as you raised him from death, so by the power of the Holy Spirit we may live the new life to your glory, knowing ourselves to be dead in sin but alive for you in Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Anniversary of the Dedication of St. Peter’s (1993)
Bountiful God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house for prayer: we praise you for the many blessings you have given to those who worship here, and we pray that all who seek you in this place may find you, and being filled with the Holy Spirit may become a living temple acceptable to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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
Pentecost 4 (Ord Sun 12)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 21: 8-21
Psalm: 86: 1-10, 16-17 (page 312 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 6: 1-11
Gospel: Matthew 10: 24-39
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. While we pray and remember those 5 people aboard the mini sub that was lost in the Atlantic Sea; we also pray for those 750 asylum seekers who were aboard a sinking migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea. (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 all those who in our nation are ever increasing finding it hard to live financially and to provide for their families amd loved ones in this time of financial hardships.
World Wide Anglican Community: The Church of Bangladesh: the Archbishop, for all bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of The Murray: Keith Dalby - Bishop, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: for the Diocesan Synod being held this weekend. For the clergy and laity of the Diocese as they gather to discern and shape the future of the Diocese. We pray for our Synod representatives: Florine
Simon and Mike Thompson.
Diocesan Schools: All Anglican Schools Business Managers/Bursars and Leaders.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Royal Australian Air Force Specialists Reserve Chaplains. We pray for the Defence Hospitals and St. Vincent Defence Ward Sydney, the south coast Private Hospital PTSD Ward at Wollongong. For the Veterans and Serving Members Psychiatric Unit Ward at Austin Hospital Melbourne. For the staff, specialists chaplains and patients.
Our Community: We pray for those in our community who rely on welfare from various organisations to be able to live day to day and to provide for their families. We give thanks who provide for those less fortunate themselves.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Redcliffe Lutheran Church and Margate Baptist Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We pray for our Parish as we remember our Patron Saint on Thursday, St. Peter the Fisherman. We give thanks for this Church as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Dedication next Sunday, and the 27th anniversary of its Consecration this Friday.
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: Michael Dyer 930/04)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 5 (Ord Sun 13)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22: 1-14
Psalm: 13 (page 233 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 6: 12-23
Gospel: Matthew 10: 40-42