Please keep the following people in your prayers this week.
Those who are ill in body, mind or spirit:
Rose Ward, Nina Davies, Keith Turner, Colin Breakwell, Jean Hodgetts, Amanda Horton, Audrey Jones, Malcolm Wright, Sharon Martin, Gary Walker, Farrah Hunter-Coley, Keith Potts, Bryan Freeman, Sarah Reynolds, Doreen Millard, Danny Peters, Wendy Adams, Bashira Salhotra and Arron Bird.
Those who have died:
Richard Gould and Keith Vaughan.
Those who are ill in body, mind or spirit:
Rose Ward, Nina Davies, Keith Turner, Colin Breakwell, Jean Hodgetts, Amanda Horton, Audrey Jones, Malcolm Wright, Sharon Martin, Gary Walker, Farrah Hunter-Coley, Keith Potts, Bryan Freeman, Sarah Reynolds, Doreen Millard, Danny Peters, Wendy Adams, Bashira Salhotra and Arron Bird.
Those who have died:
Richard Gould and Keith Vaughan.
OUR PRAYERS ON SUNDAY 26th MARCH
Dear Father in Heaven, we thank you with all our hearts that you have given us your living promise. We thank you that our faith can receive a clearer vision through this promise. For you have promised that at last the greatest day of all will come, will conquer the whole world, and bring salvation to all people to the glory of your name as Father throughout all nations. Strengthen us in every way, especially when we are in need and distress. May your name be honoured among us. Amen
Lord, on this Day 33 of Lent, we thank you that you created us in your image, that you know us intimately and love us unconditionally. We thank you that nothing can separate us from your love or distance us from your presence. We thank you that your mercy is unending, that your Holy Spirit lives in us and that your son died and rose from the dead for us. Amen
Strengthen Michael our diocesan Bishop, our Archdeacons, our vicar Fr Mark and all your Church in the service of Christ, that those who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love and reveal your glory in the world. Amen
We thank you for the blessings of our country and for the freedom we enjoy. Bless and guide Charles our King and give wisdom to those who govern in his name. Direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another and seek the common good. Amen
We remember those who are on our sick list and need our prayers. We name before you:
Rose Ward, Nina Davies, Keith Turner, Colin Breakwell, Jean Hodgetts, Amanda Horton, Audrey Jones, Malcolm Wright, Sharon Martin, Gary Walker, Farrah Hunter-Coley, Keith Potts, Bryan Freeman, Sarah Reynolds, Doreen Millard, Danny Peters, Wendy Adams, Bashira Salhotra and Arron Bird.
God of mercy, look kindly on these people in their suffering. When Jesus was on earth, they brought the sick to him and he healed them all. Today we ask you to bless all those in sickness, in weakness and in pain. Ease their burden and make their faith strong that they may always have confidence and trust in your care. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen
We remember those who have died known only to you and those we name before you:
Richard Gould and Keith Vaughan.
Merciful Lord, your love reaches beyond the grave. At the end of our days on earth, be with us and with those we love. May those who have gone before us rest in your eternal peace. Those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end. We pray in hope for our families, relatives and friends and for all the dead known to you alone. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing your praise forever and ever. Amen
Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” We pray today for those mourning; send them your comfort now. Wrap your arms around them and hold them tight. Shower your comfort on them. Lord, keep and carry these precious people in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity and be comforted by the promise of heaven. Amen
Lord, be with the people of Ukraine, Turkey, Syria and New Zealand. We pray for those who grieve the devastating loss of life; for the injured or traumatised; and for those whose properties have been destroyed or livelihoods ruined. We ask for your healing presence in their lives. Amen
Gracious God, we pray for the work and service of all local care homes and day centres caring for the elderly and sick people in our community. We pray for the local food bank volunteers and those who give freely to help feed those in need in our town. We pray for all those doing charitable or voluntary work within the community. Amen
Loving God, we pray today for those who are confronted by homelessness, sadness, isolation and the confusion of mental illness. We think of those upon whom they depend for attention and compassionate care. Look with mercy on all whose afflictions bring them weakness, distress, confusion or isolation. Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give to them understanding helpers and the willingness to accept help. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Father, thank you for our families. Thank you for the laughter, the learning, the tears and the triumphs that fill our homes. May we honour you with our actions and our words. May we build up each other according to your principles. May we extend forgiveness when there is hurt. Amen
Lord, have mercy on those who hold anger or resentment in their hearts; help those who find it hard to forgive others or themselves. Give your healing to those who carry the wounds of broken relationships or bereavement. Amen
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
Today's prayers from the Church of England:
Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world: lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Dear Father in Heaven, we thank you with all our hearts that you have given us your living promise. We thank you that our faith can receive a clearer vision through this promise. For you have promised that at last the greatest day of all will come, will conquer the whole world, and bring salvation to all people to the glory of your name as Father throughout all nations. Strengthen us in every way, especially when we are in need and distress. May your name be honoured among us. Amen
Lord, on this Day 33 of Lent, we thank you that you created us in your image, that you know us intimately and love us unconditionally. We thank you that nothing can separate us from your love or distance us from your presence. We thank you that your mercy is unending, that your Holy Spirit lives in us and that your son died and rose from the dead for us. Amen
Strengthen Michael our diocesan Bishop, our Archdeacons, our vicar Fr Mark and all your Church in the service of Christ, that those who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love and reveal your glory in the world. Amen
We thank you for the blessings of our country and for the freedom we enjoy. Bless and guide Charles our King and give wisdom to those who govern in his name. Direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another and seek the common good. Amen
We remember those who are on our sick list and need our prayers. We name before you:
Rose Ward, Nina Davies, Keith Turner, Colin Breakwell, Jean Hodgetts, Amanda Horton, Audrey Jones, Malcolm Wright, Sharon Martin, Gary Walker, Farrah Hunter-Coley, Keith Potts, Bryan Freeman, Sarah Reynolds, Doreen Millard, Danny Peters, Wendy Adams, Bashira Salhotra and Arron Bird.
God of mercy, look kindly on these people in their suffering. When Jesus was on earth, they brought the sick to him and he healed them all. Today we ask you to bless all those in sickness, in weakness and in pain. Ease their burden and make their faith strong that they may always have confidence and trust in your care. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen
We remember those who have died known only to you and those we name before you:
Richard Gould and Keith Vaughan.
Merciful Lord, your love reaches beyond the grave. At the end of our days on earth, be with us and with those we love. May those who have gone before us rest in your eternal peace. Those who die still live in your presence, their lives change but do not end. We pray in hope for our families, relatives and friends and for all the dead known to you alone. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing your praise forever and ever. Amen
Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” We pray today for those mourning; send them your comfort now. Wrap your arms around them and hold them tight. Shower your comfort on them. Lord, keep and carry these precious people in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity and be comforted by the promise of heaven. Amen
Lord, be with the people of Ukraine, Turkey, Syria and New Zealand. We pray for those who grieve the devastating loss of life; for the injured or traumatised; and for those whose properties have been destroyed or livelihoods ruined. We ask for your healing presence in their lives. Amen
Gracious God, we pray for the work and service of all local care homes and day centres caring for the elderly and sick people in our community. We pray for the local food bank volunteers and those who give freely to help feed those in need in our town. We pray for all those doing charitable or voluntary work within the community. Amen
Loving God, we pray today for those who are confronted by homelessness, sadness, isolation and the confusion of mental illness. We think of those upon whom they depend for attention and compassionate care. Look with mercy on all whose afflictions bring them weakness, distress, confusion or isolation. Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give to them understanding helpers and the willingness to accept help. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Father, thank you for our families. Thank you for the laughter, the learning, the tears and the triumphs that fill our homes. May we honour you with our actions and our words. May we build up each other according to your principles. May we extend forgiveness when there is hurt. Amen
Lord, have mercy on those who hold anger or resentment in their hearts; help those who find it hard to forgive others or themselves. Give your healing to those who carry the wounds of broken relationships or bereavement. Amen
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
Today's prayers from the Church of England:
Gracious Father, you gave up your Son out of love for the world: lead us to ponder the mysteries of his passion, that we may know eternal peace through the shedding of our Saviour’s blood, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
OUR PRAYERS ON SATURDAY 25th MARCH
Lord our God, hear our prayer as we come to you with particular concerns, asking for your will to be done in us, for everything to be carried out according to your good purpose, that we may be joyful even in hard and serious times and may hold fast to what you have promised. Give us your Spirit that we may find your paths on earth and live in the hope and certainty that everything is in your hands, even when we see much that is unjust and evil. May we remain under your protection, living by your commandments and in your Spirit. Amen
Dear God, your Son taught us to love our neighbour and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you. Give us strength to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick and to assure the isolated of our love. Amen
Father, thank you for our families. Thank you for the laughter, the learning, the tears and the triumphs that fill our homes. May we honour you with our actions and our words. May we build up each other according to your principles. May we extend forgiveness when there is hurt. Amen
Lord, may your healing hand rest upon those who are ill. We pray that you will comfort those who are suffering. Amen
Lord, we pray for those who have died. Give them their reward, console those who loved them and weep with us for lost lives, for you are our resurrection and our life. Amen
Dear God, help us to release our burdens to you. We trust that your power is far greater than the difficulties we face. Amen
Lord you are our Father, a loving parent who cares for us. Help us to recognise the needs of our brothers and sisters - all made in your image - especially those suffering poverty and hunger, particularly those living in Wednesbury. Amen
Lord, be with the people of Ukraine, Turkey, Syria and New Zealand. We pray for those who grieve the devastating loss of life; for the injured or traumatised; and for those whose properties have been destroyed or livelihoods ruined. We ask for your healing presence in their lives. Amen
Today's prayer from the Church of England:
We beseech you, O Lord, pour your grace into our hearts, that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
Lord our God, hear our prayer as we come to you with particular concerns, asking for your will to be done in us, for everything to be carried out according to your good purpose, that we may be joyful even in hard and serious times and may hold fast to what you have promised. Give us your Spirit that we may find your paths on earth and live in the hope and certainty that everything is in your hands, even when we see much that is unjust and evil. May we remain under your protection, living by your commandments and in your Spirit. Amen
Dear God, your Son taught us to love our neighbour and to care for those in need as if we were caring for you. Give us strength to comfort the fearful, to tend the sick and to assure the isolated of our love. Amen
Father, thank you for our families. Thank you for the laughter, the learning, the tears and the triumphs that fill our homes. May we honour you with our actions and our words. May we build up each other according to your principles. May we extend forgiveness when there is hurt. Amen
Lord, may your healing hand rest upon those who are ill. We pray that you will comfort those who are suffering. Amen
Lord, we pray for those who have died. Give them their reward, console those who loved them and weep with us for lost lives, for you are our resurrection and our life. Amen
Dear God, help us to release our burdens to you. We trust that your power is far greater than the difficulties we face. Amen
Lord you are our Father, a loving parent who cares for us. Help us to recognise the needs of our brothers and sisters - all made in your image - especially those suffering poverty and hunger, particularly those living in Wednesbury. Amen
Lord, be with the people of Ukraine, Turkey, Syria and New Zealand. We pray for those who grieve the devastating loss of life; for the injured or traumatised; and for those whose properties have been destroyed or livelihoods ruined. We ask for your healing presence in their lives. Amen
Today's prayer from the Church of England:
We beseech you, O Lord, pour your grace into our hearts, that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion we may be brought to the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE AND RUSSIA
Lord of all the earth, be present with the people of Ukraine at this time of danger, fear, and conflict. Grant that wise and peaceable counsels may yet prevail, and give to all suffering nations the freedom they desire and deserve. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Gracious God, we pray for the people of the Ukraine and the people of Russia; for their countries and their leaders. We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear. We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness. We pray for leaders of the world; that they will be inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine. Amen
Lord, the situation the people of Ukraine now face is not a new one. The name Ukraine translates to 'borderland' and this nation and its people have seen struggles with Russia for a century. They are a resilient people who live in a volatile area of the world that has seen regular war and upheaval. Yet Jesus walked the earth in a similar part of the world, plagued by oppression and a ruthless empire. Your word promises in Isaiah 26:3 that, “you keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” We ask that the people of Ukraine may be safe and secure; that they will know not only peace on earth but your true and unwavering peace. Amen
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.
Lord of all the earth, be present with the people of Ukraine at this time of danger, fear, and conflict. Grant that wise and peaceable counsels may yet prevail, and give to all suffering nations the freedom they desire and deserve. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Gracious God, we pray for the people of the Ukraine and the people of Russia; for their countries and their leaders. We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear. We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose for all people life, and life in all its fullness. We pray for leaders of the world; that they will be inspired by the wisdom and courage of Christ. Above all, Lord, today we pray for peace for Ukraine. Amen
Lord, the situation the people of Ukraine now face is not a new one. The name Ukraine translates to 'borderland' and this nation and its people have seen struggles with Russia for a century. They are a resilient people who live in a volatile area of the world that has seen regular war and upheaval. Yet Jesus walked the earth in a similar part of the world, plagued by oppression and a ruthless empire. Your word promises in Isaiah 26:3 that, “you keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” We ask that the people of Ukraine may be safe and secure; that they will know not only peace on earth but your true and unwavering peace. Amen
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.
PRAYER FOR ALL WHO SUFFER AS A RESULT OF WAR:
Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of war and ask that God may give us peace:
We pray for all of those who have died in the violence of war.
Each one is remembered by and known to God;
May God give them peace.
We pray for all members of the armed forces
who are in danger this day,
remembering their families, their friends
and all who pray for their safe return;
May God give them peace.
We pray for all civilian men, women and children,
whose lives are disfigured by war or terror,
and we call to mind in regret
the anger and hatred of humanity;
May God give all peace.
We pray for all peacemakers and peacekeepers,
We pray for all who seek to keep this world secure and free;
May God give all peace.
And we pray for all who bear the burden and responsibility of leadership: political, military and religious;
We pray that they may have the gift of wisdom and
work in the search for reconciliation and peace;
may God grant us all peace.
O God of truth and justice,
we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,
and those whose names we will never know.
As we honour the past,
may we put our faith in your future;
for you are the source of life and hope,
now and for ever.
Amen.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
A fitting end to our Remembrance Day prayers is Nelson’s Prayer:
On the morning of the battle of Trafalgar, Nelson made an entry into his journal and with it the following prayer:
“May the great God, whom I worship, grant to my country and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory and may no misconduct in anyone tarnish it; and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet. For myself individually, I commit my life to him that made me; and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully. To him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen.”
Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of war and ask that God may give us peace:
We pray for all of those who have died in the violence of war.
Each one is remembered by and known to God;
May God give them peace.
We pray for all members of the armed forces
who are in danger this day,
remembering their families, their friends
and all who pray for their safe return;
May God give them peace.
We pray for all civilian men, women and children,
whose lives are disfigured by war or terror,
and we call to mind in regret
the anger and hatred of humanity;
May God give all peace.
We pray for all peacemakers and peacekeepers,
We pray for all who seek to keep this world secure and free;
May God give all peace.
And we pray for all who bear the burden and responsibility of leadership: political, military and religious;
We pray that they may have the gift of wisdom and
work in the search for reconciliation and peace;
may God grant us all peace.
O God of truth and justice,
we hold before you those whose memory we cherish,
and those whose names we will never know.
As we honour the past,
may we put our faith in your future;
for you are the source of life and hope,
now and for ever.
Amen.
They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
A fitting end to our Remembrance Day prayers is Nelson’s Prayer:
On the morning of the battle of Trafalgar, Nelson made an entry into his journal and with it the following prayer:
“May the great God, whom I worship, grant to my country and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory and may no misconduct in anyone tarnish it; and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet. For myself individually, I commit my life to him that made me; and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully. To him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend. Amen.”
