Wednesday 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
In you we find purpose for our lives
In you we find an advocate for the broken
In you we find hope for the forgotten
Help us to follow in your footsteps
And stand with those who are downtrodden
Those who struggle and those ignored by society
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
silence
A reading from the Old Testament
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Intercessions
We pray for organisations that work with the homeless and the vulnerable. We pray for the work of the YMCA and charities and organizations that support young people with vulnerable home lives. We pray for those that we encounter whose home lives are fraught and fragile.
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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
In you we find rest
As we begin our day
Fill us with expectancy
To meet you in the face of those we see
And in our encounters with strangers
Amen
Wednesday 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
Holy Spirit, heavenly dove
Whose gentle spirit brings strength and power
to speak the truth and stand boldly in faith
Come fill us afresh
And challenge us to live with integrity
Come for we are dry, we are cracked, we are empty
We long for refreshment, and you alone satisfy.
Amen
Silence
A reading from a Gospel
Silence
Intercessions
For all those make a stand for justice and peace, or are supports, carers/ advocates for others. For visionaries /prophets/ those who are courageous enough to swim against the tide.
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
You send us out into the world
Equipped with all we need
For all we need is found in you
Train us to track your footsteps in life’s forests
And detect the scent of your sweet incense in the air
That in seeking you out we may be found
and in longing for change we might find the Changeless one.
Amen
Wednesday Evening Prayer
Heavenly Father,
hear these words.
Loving Lord,
hear these words.
Spirit of comfort,
hear these words.
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.
God in heaven,
you comfort the lonely, bring peace to the restless, and strengthen the weary.
By your grace, and through your mercy, your people have advanced through this week. May we now rest in the hope of renewed comfort, strength, and peace.
Amen
A reading from the book of Psalms
A reading from the New Testament
Silence
Heavenly Father,
as we reach the midpoint of this week, we look to the opportunities that will arise for the members of our local communities.
Be with those members of our communities who work to better our world, that your Kingdom may become more visible with each passing day.
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
Wednesday 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.
Father God
We come to you weary
And in need of rest
Bear with us as we seek
To live as your disciples
Encourage us as and when
We are wearied by the world
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
Father God
Help us to lay our burdens down and rest
Secure in the knowledge
That you never leave our side
Help us to carry this truth in our hearts as we sleep
Amen
