Saturday 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
Living Word
You were present at the beginning of creation
And you will be present
At the coming together of all things
Help us to never lose sight
Of the blessings you pour out
And the gifts that you give
Strengthen us to live as your disciples
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A reading from the Old Testament
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Intercessions
We remember before God the trafficked and the enslaved. We pray for those held against their will in relationships of systemic and systematic abuse. We pray for all those who are mistreated at work and those whose working conditions are unsafe, illegal and immoral. We remember our role as consumers. Help us to make wise choices as we buy goods and commodities. Remind us to shop ethically. Help us to make our voices heard through the way in which we spend.
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
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Transform us and renew us
Set us free to live our lives for you
That we might be bearers of your love
And poets of your Kingdom
Send us out to witness to your wonder
Amen
Saturday 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
Wild Goose; holy untamed spirit of our longing,
You challenge us to be discontent with comfort
secure repetition, and slothful ease;
To spread our wings and fly in new directions
Lifted by the thermal winds of faith.
Mysterious heavenly bird, we will follow you -
Show us how to navigate the skyward path.
Amen
Silence
A reading from a Gospel
Intercessions
For all who respond to the call to serve beyond their comfort zones
Missionaries/Church Planters / Aid Workers/Army Chaplains/Medics abroad/Gap Year Students.
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
Thank you for your belief in us
That we your people may be repainted
into icons of your own fashioning
And reflect the image of your glory in the world
Remind us that we look into your holy face each time we meet
any of our brothers and sisters in need
You opened up your arms like wings outspread
On the cross, for us, for all.
Examen us.
Amen
Saturday Evening Prayer
God our creator,
make us new.
Lord of life,
make us new.
Spirit of life,
make us new.
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.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who brings beauty from ashes and moulds life from the dirt,
we offer these prayers and words as a sign of thanks for all that you have done and continue to do in your world.
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
A reading from the New Testament
Silence
Heavenly Father,
at the closing of this day we give thanks for all the blessing you pour out over us, but remember those who struggle to feel your blessing in their lives.
Be with the lonely and the grieving at this time and provide them with comfort and awareness of your presence, that their hearts and minds may be given new life.
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
Saturday 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.
Almighty Saviour
The day has brought delights and challenges
Guide us into your peace
Refocus our hearts and minds on you
That we might be refreshed
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
silence
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
silence
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
silence
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
Almighty Saviour
As we close our eyes
At the ending of this busy day
Help us to lay everything down
And simply sleep
Safe in the knowledge of your wondrous love
Amen
