Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
will be called children of God. Matthew
5:8
Reader:
We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
God, in Whom we live, and breathe and have our
being, You are both Omnipotent and exceedingly gracious. We long to see Your kingdom of peace
established in our world. As we take the
time to deepen our relationship with you—individually and as a corporate
body—you will show us how to build your kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
We live in a broken world, full of broken
people. Our nature is to strike out,
lash back, indulge in unholy anger. But
you have given us the Holy Spirit, who teaches us to use truth, righteousness,
the good news of Jesus Christ, faith, salvation, and Your word to overcome the
darkness.
Reader: We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
We lift up ourselves to you, as your church—your
representatives in the world. We remember
those who rule over your church, who have taught us the word of God, aware that
they must give an account of their souls and ours. Specifically we pray your
grace upon:
·
Arch Bishop, Justin Welby
·
Arch Bishop, John Sentamu
·
Bishop Alan Wilson (of
Buckingham)
·
Area Dean, Rod Cosh
·
Robin Grayson
·
Colin Hartley
·
Bruce Russell.
Reader: We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
God of Mercy, we bring the needs of the poor, needy,
lonely, hungry—especially those in places of major conflict:
·
Syria
·
Gaza
·
Lebanon
·
South Sudan
·
Ukraine
Help designated relief aid get to the many refugee
camps. We pray for Bishop Andrew White,
serving in Bagdad. We ask your continued
protection and healing for him. May his
expression of true Christian faith and love turn many hearts to you, Jesus
Christ.
Holy Spirit, put your healing touch on those in
hospital, at home with illness and in rehabilitation centres. We especially remember: Ruby Trotter, Ingeborg, etc…
Reader: We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
For Missions and the World: We pray for CNI (Christian Nightlife Initiatives) Network and Street
Angels; We ask your protection of street
pastors and volunteers who go out each weekend;
touch many lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ—be they partiers,
bar/nightclub owners and staff, police officers, homeless people; we pray for
labourers to be sent into the harvest-- more volunteers to join the local
Slough group.
We pray for those who are attending confirmation
classes, those who are to be baptised or have recently been baptised. We also pray for those who are soon to be
married. May Christian faith be the
foundation on which they build their lives and establish families.
Reader: We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
In the Parish: We pray for Christian
Students in local schools—from primary to college and university students; We pray children will take lessons learned in
church/Sunday school each week and shared them with their parents, other
children at school, teachers, and school staff; Christian students will use
religious education classes as an opportunity to discuss their faith with their
classmates and friends; Christian Connection in Schools, and the ‘Living 4
Jesus @ School’ initiative, meeting on 19th September for prayer, fellowship,
training and encouragement
Reader: We, Who are called your children,
Response: Help us bring Your kingdom
Father, you comfort all those who mourn. Lead them through their grief, trusting in
Your care for them today, tomorrow and forever.
Thank You for those people, who before proceeding us in physical death, touched
our lives with Your love, whose testimonies led us to You, Gracious Father. All your promises are “yes and amen” in
Christ. Therefore, we commend ourselves,
along with your beautiful creation, into your faithful, constant love.
Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake
of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
