19 “Again I say[a] to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning
anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together
in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:19-20
The Reader: Lord,
in Your mercy,
Response: Hear
our prayer.
The
Church: Merciful God, You Who are a maker of mysteries
and a revealer of secrets we bless You.
Today we have gathered together in Your name and believe You are with
us, receiving our love and hearing our prayers. You have created us in Your image to
reflect Your nature and character to the world.
Grant us, your church, grace to think, speak and act in ways that reveal
your truth to our generation both here and around the world.
We
pray for our church leaders:
·
Arch
Bishops Justin Welby and John Sentamu
·
For
Robin and Juliet as they prepare for the cruise. Keep them safe as they travel. Bless Robin as he performs the daily tasks as
Chaplain.
·
Bless
Colin and Bruce and they cover extra responsibilities while Robin is away.
We
pray for Missionaries world-wide as they work to take your message to unreached
people around the world:
·
We
pray specifically for the Cleaver Family;
·
For
their corrected visa to be processed and delivered quickly;
·
For
their travel arrangements to go smoothly;
·
For
protection and safety as they travel to Vinnytsia;
·
For
the children to travel well, especially as the trip will be several days;
·
For
good health for the family, as they prepare to go, as they travel and after
they arrive in Ukraine.
·
For
the adjustment of transitioning to a new home, where English is a 2nd
language
·
For
relationships with YWAM staff members to grow quickly
·
For
Joni as she starts school
·
For
peace of mind and good health for their
families who remain here and who will miss them when they are away
The Reader: Lord,
in Your mercy,
Response: Hear our prayer.
As the
2nd anniversary of the kidnapping of 276 teenage girls from a school
in Chibok, Nigeria is marked , we remember them and the many others who have
been abducted and trafficked. We pray for
their safe return to their families.
On
Thursday, 21st April, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth will celebrate
her 90th birthday. Bless her
with continued good health, a keen mind and a deepening faith. Thank You for her commitment to serve You and
our country with diligence, wisdom and compassion.
The Reader: Lord,
in Your mercy,
Response: Hear
our prayer.
The Local Community:
We give you thanks for the emergency workers, ambulance
drivers, police officers and fire-fighters who faithfully and conscientiously
served Langley and Slough. Please
continue to protect them as they work to keep our community safe.
The Reader: Lord,
in Your mercy,
Response: Hear
our prayer.
Those who suffer: God of comfort and healing,
touch those who suffer in spirit, emotionally and physically. Supply them with hope, peace and joy in the
midst of pain. Bless their doctors,
nurses, therapists and carers.
The communion of saints: We commend to you those who have gone before
us in the faith. We ask for your
consolation as we remember our loved ones—whether the bereavement is new or
long-standing.
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