Prayers for Sunday 2nd January

We pray for all Church leaders that they may strengthen and confirm the truth, heal their divisions, and unite in Your love.

Lord hear us

Lord graciously hear us

We pray for the leaders of all nations, that they can bridge cultural and intellectual differences to pursue peace for all peoples of the world and ensure that there is equitable vaccine to help all nations recover from the pandemic.

Lord hear us

Lord graciously hear us

We pray for those who do not know your truth, and have not heard of Jesus Christ, that they will become enlightened just like the Magi in Bethlehem, by the messengers who proclaim Your Word.

Lord hear us

Lord graciously hear us

We pray for all those in our care; the young and the vulnerable, the elderly and those in aged care, that they are treated with compassion and dignity, and that those who care for them are filled with Your love. We pray for frontline health workers that they will be supported in their wonderful efforts through the pandemic.

Lord hear us

Lord graciously hear us

We pray for our community, that we can live in harmony, and as we leave here having shared in the Eucharist, may we offer our unconditional friendship to everyone we meet in our daily lives.

Lord hear us

Lord graciously hear us

Conclusion

We offer all these petitions and those unspoken in our hearts with confidence that God will provide all our needs. We make our prayer through the power of the Spirit and in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen