Monday Morning Prayer
We gather to meet with God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
To give God praise
And to seek God’s face
To bring before God all our days
And every part of our lives
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, draw near to us
As we draw near to you.
Amen
silence
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
Lord Jesus
Healer of souls, purifier of our hearts
As we, your fractured people
Begin this week
Help us to never lose sight of you
No matter what the week brings
Give us the wisdom, grace and humility
To seek out the leading of the Holy Spirit
That our lives would be conformed to your life
And that our wills would be shaped by your will
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A reading from the Old Testament
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Intercessions
We give thanks for God’s creation and hold before him the need to be good stewards. We pray for those places blighted by natural disasters. We pray that God would guide us as we seek to live as responsible citizens.
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The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Into your world we go
Bearers of your message
Witnesses to your love
Go with us as we venture out
Burn bright in our hearts
And lead us in the way of everlasting Life
Amen
Monday Mid-day Prayer
We gather to meet with God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
To be aware of your presence in our day
For you Lord are here now; your Spirit dwells within us
To bring you our worship
And offer you our praise
To be conscious that you walk beside us
And we do not make the journey alone
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, draw near to us
As we draw near to you
Amen
Silence
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
Lord Jesus, master potter,
Lover of all you have made
May we your created
though we are flawed,
be conscious that we are made perfect in you
Enable us to be reshaped in your image
And see your invisible face sculpted in our neighbour’s
That in serving them, we serve you.
Amen
Silence
A reading from a Gospel
Intercessions
For all who make a living by the sweat of their brow and the work of their hands – Artisans / Craftsmen / Builders / Farmers / Surgeons
Silence
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Silence
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Lead us on as your hands and feet on this earth
Livers of your life, bearers of your gifts
Enable us to share
All that you have given us
Joyfully, generously, purposefully
As you give us opportunity to do so.
Amen
Monday Evening Prayer
As the night draws near,
we look to you, God.
As we reflect on this day
we look to you, God.
Seeking hope for tomorrow,
we look to you, God.
Silence
Loving Father,
for the things this day that have brought us joy,
We give you thanks.
Healing Lord,
for the things this day that have brought us sorrow,
Bring peace.
Spirit of life,
in the closing of this day,
Give us rest.
Lord of all,
May the day that has passed and the week that has begun bring opportunity in the lives of your people to love those we meet, as you first loved us.
May the thanks and praise of your people rise like vapour to you this evening, and grant that we may see your hand in our lives.
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
A reading from the New Testament
Silence
Heavenly Father,
as your world sees days ending and beginning, we pray that your presence be felt throughout every nation, and that your people would be strengthened in their faith, knowing you are here.
Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
All praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
and as this day comes to a close,
Lord, draw near.
Amen
Monday Night Prayer
The day draws to a close
And the sky grows dark
The sun fades behind the horizon
And the moon takes its place in the sky
So let us pray, to hold before God
The day that has passed and the night to come.
Loving Lord,
We ask that as darkness descends
You would guide us into rest
That we might sleep soundly
Safe in the knowledge of your
Love and protection
Amen
Confession
As individuals and as a community we hold before God our regrets and our failings
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
I turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
We turn to Christ
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A short reading from a Gospel
silence
Space For Reflection
In the silence we hold before God the day now passing into history and we give thanks
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Lord, for this day
We give you thanks
Lord, for the moments when we encountered grace and beauty
We give you thanks
Lord, for conversations that have made an impact on our lives
We give you thanks
Lord, for the times when we have seen you at work
We give you thanks
In the silence we hold before God the hurts of the past day
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Lord, we remember the times when we have not shown love through our thoughts, words and actions
We seek forgiveness
Lord, we remember the times when we have been hurt by the words and actions of others
Help us to forgive
Lord, we remember the times when we have been distracted from seeking after you
Lord, make yourself known to us, help us to see you in the midst of the noise and clamour of this world
In the silence we hold before God tomorrow and the opportunities it bears
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Lord, we pray that your Holy Spirit would guide us into the ways of righteousness
That you would give us strength for the journey
Lord, you know the shape of our lives at this time, you know the delights we enjoy and the pressures we endure.
Guide us and give us wisdom to know your will, strengthen our resolve to discern your call.
Lord, make yourself known to us in the daily pattern of our lives,
Help us to see the fruit borne out of small actions
Lord, help us to live faithfully amidst uncertainty,
Fortify us to be followers in your Way
Lord, help us to not live as autonomous units,
But as fellow travellers on a journey.
Lord, build up the community of which we are part,
And shape it around the cross of your Son Jesus Christ.
Lord, as we sleep tonight, may we rest in the knowledge of your relentless love
When we wake tomorrow, may we be prepared for all that lies ahead
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen
Loving God
Help us to sleep
Safe in the knowledge of your love
Guard our hearts and minds
That we might sleep peacefully
And wake ready to serve you and
the people we meet
Amen
