Intercessions for Sixth Sunday after Trinity – 11thJuly 2021
Everlasting God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, hear our prayers which we offer in his name and by the power of your Holy Spirit working among us that we might tell “The word of Truth” and live the Gospel of Salvation as a living example for all mankind.
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Holy God we pray for your Church, for Archbishops Justin and Stephen and our Bishops Mark and Jo. We pray that they will be strengthened and protected by the Holy Spirit in all they do and say. We pray for the work of The General Synod of the Church of England having a “physical” meeting in Church House Westminster, this weekend
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Creator God we pray for the leaders of the world carrying responsibilities for the lives of their people especially the Royal Family of the United Kingdom. We pray for all still affected by the Coronavirus and for a new determination to end the Pandemic which brings with it so much fear, heartache and suffering.
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Gracious God we pray for the people of all Nations especially for those who feel excluded, exploited or ignored and for all who are still unable to resume normal level of employment because of the Pandemic’s effect on hospitality businesses. Help us, your people, to work together to build a community which is as open and generous as your love, shown to us in the gift of your Son Jesus Christ.
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Loving God we pray for healing in body, mind and spirit for all who are in need. We pray that in lives darkened by any kind of pain, distress or grief the light of Christ will bring comfort, hope and a sense of your all-encompassing love. We pray for those who are ill, and those who care for them.
Judy Bolt, Sue and Dennis Evans, Michael Burt, Sarah Godwin, Amanda & Hugh, Sally Rivett, Jacky Williams, Lizzy Laverty, Mark Knott, Julian Richardson, & Ian & Susie Maslin.
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
Lord, your love reaches beyond the grave. At the end of our days on earth be with us and with those we love and with those whom we love and have gone before us. We pray now for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May all those who still miss them be comforted & Strengthened by the Peace of God.
Florence Lee, Edward Shuttleworth, Anthony Gothorp, Rosemary MacFadyen, Richard Giraud, Gertrude Street, Robert Cross, Kristen Podbranksy, Nib Larsmon, Allan Botting, Cyril Howell, Percy Childs, Henry Hutton, Archibald MacFadyen, Frank Street, William Skilbeok, Bella Hampshire, & John Williams.
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Lord, in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer
And so Heavenly Father we thank you for the opportunity of being together in prayer. As we look forward to the week to come, we pray for an awareness of your love and support in all we do.
Merciful Father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
Extract from prayers of the chaplaincy of the Costa Blanca Anglican community