“The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. ”
COLLECT: O God, your Son has taught us that those who give a cup of water in his name will not lose their reward: open our hearts to the needs of your children, and in all things make us obedient to your will, so that in faith we may receive your gracious gift, eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 5 (Ord Sun 13)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 22: 1-14
Psalm: 13 (page 233 A.B.P.A.)
New Testament Reading: Romans 6: 12-23
Gospel: Matthew 10: 40-42
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 the escalating violence between protestors and police in Paris resulting from the death of a teenager this week. (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 Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil Province: the Archbishop, bishops, clergy and people.
The Anglican Church of Australia: The Diocese of Adelaide: Geoff Smith - Archbishop and Primate of Australia, assistant bishops, clergy and people.
Our Diocese: the Parish of Logan: Geoff Hoyte - Parish Priest, assistant clergy, and people.
Diocesan Schools: Anglican Church Grammar School East Brisbane: principal, chaplains, School Council, staff, students and families.
Defence Force Anglicans: We pray for the Anglican Bishop to the Defence Forces Grant Dibden, and for his staff - civilian and Defence. We pray for the Military Christian Fellowship, and for The Association of Military Christian Fellowships within the South West Pacific Region.
Our Community: We pray for the Showmen’s Guild; or ‘the showies’; as they bring the ‘Show’ to Redcliffe this weekend. For the various forms and types of entertainment, rides, and displays. For the community members; be they community groups, individuals, or schools; who show and share their gifts and talents in many various forms exhibited and displayed in the numerous sections of the Redcliffe Show.
Other Denominations Within Our Community: Mueller Community Church and The New Apostolic Church: for the pastors and congregations of those denominations.
Our Parish: We give thanks for our Parish as we remembered our Patron Saint St. Peter the Fisherman Thursday just past. We give thanks for this place of worship as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of its Dedication today, and the 27th anniversary of its Consecration Friday just past.
Those Seeking Healing: Anita, Iris
Those Mourning: For those who mourn the death of a loved one at this time.
For Nikki and Kara as they mourn the passing of their mum, Nita. For the Wednesday morning congregation as they mourn the loss of a friend and companion.
Departed: Nita Newman (wed parishioner)
Years Minds: Ed Bishop (02/22) Sally Lindley (03/20)
Marian Cronin (04/20) Dudley Kurkowski (08/22)
Next Week’s Bible Readings
Pentecost 6 (Ord Sun 14)
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 24: 34-38, 42-49, 58-67
Psalm: 45 (page 268 A.P.B.A.)
2nd New Testament Reading: Romans 7: 14-25
Gospel: Matthew 11: 15-19, 25-30